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Writer / Editor Fully Remote - US

Future Opening: Writer / Editor

Part Time • Fully Remote - US
Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Would you like to work for a progressive organization that shares your views for creating a more just world? Do you love the written word? The ideal person for this role is a highly organized, detail oriented, and efficient person. They are likely an early-career writer/editor looking for an opportunity to develop their creative chops by writing and editing short blog posts and other digital copy. 

ABOUT US 

FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. takes an intersectional approach to sexual and reproductive justice. We are committed to building a more healthy, loving world that is free of racial hatred, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and xenophobia. That’s why our clients work in the following areas: 

  • Arts for social change 
  • Civic engagement & voting rights 
  • Climate justice 
  • Food security 
  • Healthcare 
  • Human rights 
  • Immigration justice 
  • Income & employment 
  • Racial justice in the USA 
At the firm, we rely on each other to do the work on behalf of the firm. Current team members: 
  • eagerly and enthusiastically consent to do the work on behalf of the firm, 
  • do work with at exceptional high-quality level because they're on their A-game, and 
  • that's why they're expected to get new client bonuses. 
ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE 

We care about healthy relationships! At FUNKY BROWN CHICK, you can expect that all team members will engage respectfully with our internal and external stakeholders, and bring unhealthy client or team member behavior to our CEO’s attention. 

Our remote company culture supports team members working from any location with responsibility, accountability, and open communication. Together, we work in a manner that supports our individual and collective health. Our founder, Twanna A. Hines, is dually based in Lisbon, Portugal and Washington, DC. Visit her website to learn more about her. To learn more about our firm, visit our website.

You’ll work hard, well, and in a healthy environment. In other words, you are expected to meet deliverables on time, every time — or, if there is a barrier, figure out ways to work around it, or communicate with the team to seek help. 

Full-time hours are limited to a compact, 35-hour work week. Team Members set their own hours, and we encourage four-day work weeks.

Freelance and part-time hours are capped at 20 hours a week or less. For those who are interested in full-time opportunities, we may offer opportunities to transition to a full-time position if one becomes available and the transition is mutually beneficial to the individual and the firm.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking an editor who is passionate about ending oppression. Job responsibilities are as follows: 
  • Write, proofread, and copy edit various types of content to support writing needs for our website redesign text, social media, digital ads, data analytics reports, and other writing/editing for our clients
  • Ensure a consistent voice and adherence to content’s intended scope, as well as our quality standards and style guidelines
  • Brainstorm story ideas for our firm and client communications channels
  • Fact-check to verify details and authenticate legitimate sources
  • Attend calendared meetings as scheduled
  • Proactively inform the firm and its clients of any assignment-related difficulties as they are detected
  • Ensure texts are properly researched
  • Maintain originality in their work
  • Proofread assignments to detect and correct errors
  • Submit completed work via the requisite channels
  • Monitor and log hours spent on each assignment
  • Make recommendations for ad-hoc internal teams to meet client or firm goals
  • We care about healthy relationships! Engage respectfully with our internal and external stakeholders, and bring unhealthy client or team member behavior to our CEO’s attention

ABOUT YOU 

The best candidate for this opportunity will have skills and qualifications that align well with both our firm and the content team.

You may be a great fit for our workplace if you have: 
  • Good communication skills (oral and written)
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly  
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Confidentiality, discretion, and trustworthiness
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Knowledge of Google products (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, etc.)
  • Commitment to our firm’s vision and mission
  • Self-motivated, disciplined approach to work
You may be a great fit for this position if you have: 
  • A love the written word
  • Passion for writing and editing, including a genuine enthusiasm for storytelling, language, and the craft of writing/editing
  • Master’s degree in creative writing, journalism, or an adjacent field
  • Strong writing skills demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content across various formats, such as articles, blog posts, marketing materials, and social media posts
  • Exceptional editing and proofreading abilities, including a proficiency in reviewing and revising written content for grammar, punctuation, style, and coherence
  • Ability to catch errors and inconsistencies in written material and ensure accuracy and consistency throughout

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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