Daily Email Newsletter Writer

We’re looking for a freelance writer to craft and publish various types of pieces for our daily local email newsletter. As an email newsletter writer, you should be able to perform thorough research on various topics and have a keen eye for detail. Ultimately, you should be able to deliver good quality content like news posts, reviews, and features. Please share samples of your work (portfolio or links to published articles) along with your application.

Responsibilities

• Assemble short, snappy stories daily
• Perform research on different topics
• Write content with readers' needs in mind
• Ensure your pieces are accurate and objective
• Establish contacts and sources to use in future research
• Maintain notes in written or electronic form
• Contribute to content idea generation for publication
• Prepare well-structured drafts using digital publishing platforms
• Edit and proofread written pieces before publication
• Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by studying papers, attending events, etc.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Staff Writer, Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role
• Portfolio of published articles
• Hands-on experience with email newsletter software (e.g. Beehiiv)
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• Ability to follow strict deadlines and fact-check information
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search and databases)
• Excellent communication, lobbying, and active listening skills
• Integrity and morality

Benefits

• Earn flexible supplemental income
• Freedom to set your hours and work from anywhere
• Help inform and engage the local communities of Bergen County, NJ
• Potential for growth and even full-time employment in the future
• An environment to learn, improve your creative skills and grow