Content Writer (Freelance 3-Month Assignment)

Job Title: Content Writer (Freelance - 3 Month Assignment)

Location:  Remote

Length: Late July to late October, 80-100 hours per 30 days

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather is recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world. We have saved more than 10,000 lives, prevented 100,000 injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

With global headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania; a severe weather center in Wichita, Kansas; and offices in New York City and elsewhere around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily. We help people better plan their activities and keep their families safer through innovative digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile apps, as well as radio, television, newspapers, digital out-of-home, the 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel, and AccuWeather NOW streaming service. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and further serves more than half the Fortune 100 companies and thousands of businesses and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites.

SUMMARY

AccuWeather is seeking a Freelance Content Writer to join the Digital Editorial Content team during Hurricane Season from July - September, 2024.  The Freelance Content Writer will be responsible for producing compelling and informative content that aligns with the AccuWeather brand. This role involves identifying and pulling articles from our partners, uploading them to AccuWeather.com, staying on top of trending weather news and social media trends, pitching story ideas, and writing short articles and blog posts that engage our audience. 

The writer will monitor local news stories in areas where hurricanes are forecast to landfall and create short, compelling posts for the live blog. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing skills, a strong understanding of grammar and syntax, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

This a paid and freelance position from late July - late October, 2024 and is approximately 80-100 hours per 30 days.  The position is remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and write high-quality content for AccuWeather.com, including hurricane-related blog posts for live blogging during landfall.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborate with co-workers to determine their content needs and preferences.
• Edit and revise content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Use SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines.
• Manage your own workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Stay updated on trending weather news and fun social media trends.
• Pitch story ideas that align with the AccuWeather brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent writing and editing skills, utilizing AP Style Guide.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong research skills.
• Experience in content creation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous experience as a freelance writer.
• Portfolio of writing samples.
• Knowledge of SEO and content marketing.
• Experience with different writing styles and formats.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays and overnights

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and existing employees and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEO is the Law poster here and its supplement here. The pay transparency policy is available here.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.