Writer

Summary

Join Blavity Inc.'s AFROTECH team as a Writer, crafting daily news coverage on Black tech and entrepreneurship. You'll research, write, and publish engaging stories, monitor tech trends, conduct interviews, and pitch original content ideas. This is a fully remote, 1099 Contractor role requiring 1+ years of experience in digital news writing and reporting.

Requirements

• Education : B.A. in Journalism, Communication, or a related field
• Required Experience : 1+ years of experience writing and reporting for a digital news publication
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite

Responsibilities

• Craft 3-4 well-researched, engaging, and informative stories per day that highlight achievements, innovations, and challenges within the Black tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Monitor the tech landscape and social media platforms vigilantly to identify emerging trends, breaking news, and noteworthy events that deserve our audience's attention
• Develop thought-provoking and insightful questions to conduct interviews with professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders within the Black tech community
• Pitch and develop original content ideas that showcase unique perspectives and deep dives into tech-related topics; create compelling feature pieces
• Flag and file stories diligently and maintain well-organized records of sources, references, and research materials to facilitate collaboration with editors

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in editing
• Knowledgeable of tech, business, and innovation news, especially related to the Black community
• Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
• High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
• Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Benefits

• This is a fully remote, U.S.- based role
• Occasional travel may be required
• Candidates must be available to work in 100% alignment with the Eastern Time Zone
• The hourly rate for this role is $25