Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News
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D50 Media is seeking an experienced digital news and blog writer/editor to join their team, tasked with creating impactful content for various informational web brands and two national personal injury law firms. This full-time, remote role involves crafting editorial news and blogs that enhance brand legitimacy and expertise, which are crucial for increasing web traffic and boosting SEO efforts. The Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News will develop and manage content strategies and editorial calendars and oversee content writing and distribution across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong writing and editing skills, experience in the legal or healthcare sectors, and a solid understanding of SEO and multimedia content creation.
- Job Type Full-Time
- Location 100% remote, work-from-home
What We Are Looking for in a Candidate
What We Are Looking for in a Candidate
The Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News will craft a blog-oriented content strategy and be capable of managing multiple brands with ease. The right fit for this role is a writer/editor first, with impeccable grammar, a passion for creative and impactful storytelling, and a commitment to providing valuable content that focuses on user needs and supports our organic efforts.
In addition to communicating effectively to an external audience, our ideal candidate is adept at communicating within internal teams and comfortable developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
We’re looking for someone who is as much a team player as a self-starter, able to lead and follow, and constantly pushing themselves and their colleagues to improve.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead news and blog content strategy across all D50 Media web properties with an emphasis on increasing entity trust to search engines, qualified traffic, conversion and prospects
- Individually write and manage the production of several pieces of news and blog feature content each week (specifically blog posts)
- Identify areas for additional content creation, such as multimedia assets, print materials, infographics, and more
- Work with integrated project teams (SEO, analytics, design, dev) to plan, schedule, and produce high-performing content
- Produce content that effectively targets distribution within Google News and other search-driven platforms
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to communicate project plans, timelines, priorities, and results
- Manage and produce news to present information with accuracy, flow, and within a defined time frame
- Design innovative and unique solutions to optimize routine news coverage through web channels
- Find and interview health and medical experts for sources and content
- Monitor and use multimedia, nonlinear, and alternative storytelling strategies
- Work within a creative environment to respond to various competing priorities
- Prepare and administer a detailed calendar, including work schedule and deadlines, meeting targets to facilitate timely publication
- Evaluate all news for authenticity and check with sources to ensure the accuracy of published materials and to avoid conflicts
- Publishing produced media to WordPress
- Lead, manage, and support email marketing campaigns connected to news and blog content
Qualifications and Experience
- A. in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, English, or similar
- Minimum 4+ years of editing, reporting, and writing experience
- Experience in the legal or medical/healthcare space (preferred)
- Strong journalistic judgment and fact-checking standards
- Writing branded content preferred
- Working on tight deadlines
- Familiarity with SEO best practices
- AP Style and experience using in-house style guides
- Working knowledge of WordPress or other CMS
- Project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Creating and managing editorial calendars across multiple brands
- Managing or supporting email marketing campaigns
- Must be accustomed to working in a small, fast-paced newsroom and maintain a high level of organization
- Ability to efficiently edit stories, provide constructive feedback, and nurture ideas (big or small) into high-impact coverage
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours in the event of breaking news
About UsWhy Join Our Team
D50 Media creates meaningful digital experiences that inform, educate, and empower individuals facing unexpected life challenges to take back control of their lives.
D50 Media is an integrated marketing and communications agency that puts top digital strategies to work for people who need support and options. For over a decade, we have been a leader in creating informational resources that can improve people’s lives.
By providing helpful information and guidance, our health-centered brands can help vulnerable communities navigate unexpected life challenges.
As a one-of-a-kind digital agency focused on health, education, and advocacy, D50 Media creates life-changing resources that raise awareness and inspire change. Our work empowers helpless individuals and communities to take back control of their lives.
We accomplish this organically and ethically through conventional marketing methods and emerging communications channels.
Compensation
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and the potential for advancement pending performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and comes with excellent benefits and bonus opportunities.
Benefits of Working at D50 Media
We are committed to making our company a great place to work, and we know that great benefits are critical. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with discretionary matching (historically has been 100%, dollar-for-dollar)
- Attractive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only (50% employer-paid medical coverage for spouse/dependents)
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life and Worksite benefits (accident, hospital confinement) through well-known providers
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Paid maternity leave
- 14 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
- Generous PTO; 17 days in year 1
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks
- Professional development funding – gain a certification or get recertified
- Lunch & Learns – Short-form digital learning/education experience taught by employees
- Fantasy Football, March Madness, and other Sports Contests
- Holiday costume contests — prizes awarded
- Opportunities for charitable giving/giving back to the community
- Passionate Slack channel banter spanning pets, shout-outs, food, books, and more
- Employee referral bonus program — paid out after 90 days
- An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking culture that is supportive and collaborative
- No travel and remote work-from-home opportunity
- Computer and technology tools delivered to your door
Common Questions From Candidates
What is work like on a day-to-day basis?
D50 is made up of remote teams that collaborate online. The workday typically starts with checking email and Slack notifications, followed by logging into Asana to see what tasks need to be completed. Video meetings are common, both for internal check-ins and presentations.
In between meetings, team members focus on their assigned projects. The workday ends with checking email and Slack one last time before clocking out.
What type of social events do you do?
We make an effort to hold regular remote social events, so everyone can stay engaged and have some fun. Some of our favorite events include video happy hours, trivia nights, and virtual games nights. We also love to host charity fundraisers and educational events, as well as conferences.
How often do you meet?
The frequency of meetings is dependent upon the department that someone works in. But as an example, some departments have a daily stand-up meeting to discuss what everyone is working on and any blockers they may have, as well as a weekly meeting to review our progress against our goals.
Our goal is to be able to focus on our work when we’re not in meetings. Having too many meetings can be counterproductive, as it can lead to decision fatigue and make it difficult to get anything done.
On the other hand, having too few meetings can make it difficult to coordinate effectively. We aim to strike the right balance between ensuring everyone is on the same page and giving us the opportunity to collaborate effectively.
What do current employees say about working at D50 Media?
On our Glassdoor account, the following comments have been left by current and past employees:
- “Awesome benefits“
- “Extremely pleasant direct management.”
- “Work life balance, excellent organization to be a part of that genuinely cares about its employees.”
- “Great management team and strong service offering.”
- “The team I work with are all friendly and engaging.”
What’s your leadership/management philosophy?
Leaders should trust their employees to do their jobs well and respect their employees’ capabilities. At the same time, employees should feel confident in their leaders’ abilities and feel respected for their contribution to the organization.
Communication is also essential for management and leadership to be effective. Leaders should be open and honest with their employees, and employees should feel free to express their ideas and concerns.
How do you show your employees that you care about them?
We do it in a variety of ways. We offer competitive salaries, provide generous benefits, and award bonuses. We also host company parties, organize team-building exercises, or simply provide opportunities for employees to socialize and bond with one another.
Finally, we also show appreciation by being compassionate. This means showing understanding and flexibility during times of personal conflict or crisis, offering support and resources when needed, and generally creating a culture of care and concern.
Are there growth opportunities?
There are definitely growth opportunities at D50 Media, and there’s nothing we love more than to watch someone develop professionally and achieve promotions within the company.