Associate Digital Writer (part-time)

Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Editing

• Write articles for the website
• Ensure content is clear, engaging, and optimized for digital platforms
• Maintain brand voice, style, and quality standards
• Create compelling headlines, meta descriptions, and call to action

Content Strategy & Planning

• Plan and oversee content for websites
• Align content with SEO strategies, business goals, and Google trends
• Update and refresh older content to maintain relevance.

Research & Fact-Checking

• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, target audiences, and relevant topics
• Verify facts, statistics, and sources to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Stay updated on competitors' content strategies

SEO & Digital Optimization

• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and user engagement.
• Use keywords, meta descriptions, and best practices to improve search rankings.
• Monitor website traffic and make content improvements based on analytics.

Multimedia & Visual Content Management

• Integration of images, videos, and interactive media into content
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and social media teams
• Ensure visuals align with editorial and branding guidelines

Content Management & Publishing (after 30 days or less)

• Publish content
• Format and structure content for optimal readability and user experience
• Ensure timely publishing of articles

Logistics

• Review newswires (NNPA, NewsBreak, Word in Black) for additional stories, up to five a week.
• Place all stories in the weekly Digital Folder on the Display Drive; alert the managing editor each time a story is ready for review. Once edited, stories are ready for publishing on the MSR website.
• Schedule and publish in-house and wire service stories on the MSR website via WordPress, up to 20 stories each week and no less than two each day.

Professional Development & Engagement:

• Attend and actively participate in weekly Publisher/Editorial meetings.
• Develop and maintain contacts and industry resources.
• Stay informed on current affairs and trends by regularly reading and researching.
• Participate in one company event per quarter (four annually).

Additional Duties:

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of SEO and content marketing
• Experience with WordPress
• Strong Organizational and project management skills
• Close attention to detail
• Time management is a must
• Ability to work with little direction and independently

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Digital Writing: 2 years (Required)
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55409 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25