Are you a dynamic storyteller with the ability to captivate a diverse audience with the written word? If so, we’d love to hear from you. In a freelance writing position at TeamWorks Media, your work will be featured in select client projects, published online (with a byline), and supported through social sharing and tailored outreach. TeamWorks Media clients tend to straddle the worlds of sports and education with a higher purpose underlying it all.

The qualities we look for in a writer reflect the caliber of clients we work with and the quality of work we produce.

Responsibilities

• Researching background for any piece you are writing
• Setting up interviews with featured/quoted or supporting subjects of your work
• Tracking down photo or video support for each piece
• Writing impactful, thought-provoking and sharable stories
• Revisiting your work and making improvements/edits before submitting
• Organizing your work schedule (especially if you are writing for multiple clients at once)
• Meeting deadlines set forth by the TeamWorks Media editorial director

It could be you if…

• You love to write.
• You have experience writing for an editor/client with specific goals in mind.
• You are able to express your ideas clearly and with purpose.
• You are a self-starter, don’t procrastinate, and can tackle challenges to get the best results.
• You are comfortable interviewing people on numerous topics, bringing out the best in them for a story.
• When the unexpected happens, you rise to the occasion.
• You are comfortable with short-form and long-form writing.
• You exude energy and confidence in your work.
• You are versatile in voice and know what tone to take based on the platform and audience.
• You embrace the idea of making a difference.

Does this sound like an ideal writing gig for you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your portfolio or examples of your work, resume and a cover letter to [email protected], with “freelance writer” in the subject line.