Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced content writer to support education and/or healthcare focused projects. The ideal candidate will create content from conception to publication, including research, drafting, and reviewing. This candidate will possess experience in journalism and is passionate about writing engaging content for a diverse audience. If you have significant experience writing insightful documents that provide clear and thorough explanations of complex concepts, we’re looking for you!

We’re Outreach Strategists, a Houston-based marketing and PR firm with a reputation for excellence built over two decades of driving our diverse portfolio of clients’ ambitious agendas in the healthcare, education, workforce, public, and private sectors. If you’re passionate about serving the greater good and want to work with innovative, results-driven professionals, then come join our team!

Responsibilities:

Manage and complete work on time for multiple content writing projects
Revise content to ensure content is consistent, clear and engaging and follows content requirements in terms of style and project specifications
Optimize articles for SEO and accessibility
Identify gaps in content and recommend new topics
Edit content to ensure voice, grammar and style is on point
Create and schedule posts for multiple social media channels
Stay up to date on industry trends to support content development
Distill complex concepts and language into content that is easily understood
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, branding and style
Work with content strategists to build editorial calendars
Produce well-researched industry-related content for publication online and in print
Plan, write and proof-read engaging blogs and articles that tie into overall content strategy
Respond to and consolidate multiple edits and points of feedback on your content

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in local journalism or related fields
Excellent writing and use of tone, style, punctuation and grammar
Familiarity with educational and healthcare landscapes
Demonstrated ability to write content from conception through publication
Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience writing for different channels including web, email, print, social media, etc.
Excellent writing and proofreading skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Proven ability to weave compelling, engaging copy for any style
Strong research capabilities
Outstanding command of the English language
Impressive attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude
Ability to read and write in Spanish language is a plus

Why Outreach Strategists?

We offer:

Competitive salaries
Medical, dental and vision insurance options, including a company supported HSA
401k matching program
Professional development opportunities
Team-building activities and outings
We’re committed to supporting the community by investing our time in pro bono projects that help nonprofit organizations.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and links for writing samples highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to rebecca@outreachstrategists.com.

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