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  • Our expanding digital marketing collective seeks a dynamic web content contractor in Pittsburgh, PA to enhance our client's online presence. As a cornerstone member of our content team, you'll orchestrate the development of engaging and informative website content, directly impacting user engagement and conversion rates. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from innovative startups to established enterprises, allowing you to cultivate a wide range of industry knowledge and content creation styles. **Crafting Impactful Digital Experiences:** As our web content contractor, you'll immerse yourself in the digital landscapes of our clients, crafting experiences that resonate with target demographics. Your responsibilities will span from performing comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis to creating website copy, blog entries, and landing pages optimized for search engine visibility and user engagement. You'll also ensure that all content aligns seamlessly with brand voice and style guides, maintaining a consistent and cohesive message across various platforms. **Core Areas of Focus:** * Execute meticulous keyword research to unearth content opportunities that elevate organic search rankings. * Formulate compelling and informative website copy, catering to varied target audiences and industries. * Generate captivating blog posts, articles, and landing pages that drive traffic and boost conversion metrics. * Uphold brand voice consistency and adherence to style guidelines throughout all content deliverables. * Collaborate dynamically with cross-functional teams to brainstorm ideas and align content strategies. * Employ SEO best practices, ensuring all content is primed for discoverability and optimal search engine results. **Desired Capabilities:** * A solid background in web content creation, with an arsenal of writing styles tailored to distinct audience segments. * Proficiency in SEO principles and methodologies to produce optimized content for search engines. * Mastery of various content management systems (CMS), including WordPress, Drupal, and others. * Exceptional communication prowess, enabling effective collaboration with team members and clients. * A data-centric approach to assess and fine-tune content performance based on analytical insights. **Professional Growth and Compensation:** As a contractor, you'll have the freedom to establish your work schedule and location, while working on both on-site and remote projects. We offer a competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills. Moreover, this opportunity offers abundant chances for ongoing professional enrichment through direct engagement with industry leaders, professional advancement opportunities, and skill development workshops. Our emphasis on individual contributions ensures that your skills are valued, cultivated, and amplified. **A Vibrant Pittsburgh Collective:** Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, we foster a spirited environment where talent converges to develop, share, and create impactful content that transcends boundaries. By blending technical and creative prowess, we stand as a premier hub for innovation in Western Pennsylvania. Join our content symphony and contribute your distinct rhythm, helping us build an inventive, innovative chorus.
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Remote or On-site
    Contractor
    $25 - $40 per hour
    Web Content
    25 days ago
  • We are a burgeoning legal tech startup revolutionizing document review and contract analysis with AI. Our legal team is expanding, and we need a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Editor to join us. If you have a background in law, meticulous editing abilities, and a passion for making complex legal documents understandable, we encourage you to apply! **Your Mission: Clarity and Accuracy in Legal Content** As the Legal Editor, your core mission will be to ensure the utmost accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all our legal content. This encompasses reviewing pleadings, briefs, contracts, research papers, and user-facing documentation. You will play a pivotal role in transforming dense legal jargon into concise, accessible information for our clients and internal stakeholders alike. *Tasks to Tackle:* * Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure flawless grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax. * Verify citations, cross-references, and other references to legal authority. * Confirm accuracy and consistency of legal terminology across all documents. * Collaborate with our legal writers to enhance readability and overall effectiveness of communications. * Ensure our document formatting conforms with court requirements and professional standards. * Suggest rephrasing or restructuring to enhance coherence and flow of legal text. * Research legal terms, definitions, and relevant statutes for our resources. * Maintain our evolving style guides and terminology glossaries. **Essentials for Success** * Scholarly foundation in law, paralegal studies, or related discipline. * Deep immersion in legal editing, legal writing, or paralegal role. * Proficiency in legal citation rules (e.g., Bluebook, ALWD). * Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. * Incomparable editing acumen and proofreading capability. * Extraordinary attention to detail and diligence in legal document reviews. * Ability to dissect and grasp complex legal subjects. * Communicative and collaborative capabilities for liaising with legal personnel. * Mastery of MS Office and document management systems. **Company Advantages** * Contribute substantially to a transformative startup pioneering legal tech solutions. * An environment that embraces professional growth, nurturing ongoing mastery of expertise. * Engagement within a spirited team, collaborative and always expanding. * Opportunities to evolve legal content strategy as we expand our software suite. * Comprehensive remuneration paired with premier wellness benefits encompassing dental, health, vision, and life assurance. * Liberating PTO strategy encouraging equilibrium between occupational duties and personal rejuvenation. **Greensboro, NC and the Thriving Legal Sector** Greensboro boasts a growing legal sector, underpinned by a vibrant downtown and several major law firms. Situated in the heart of North Carolina, Greensboro provides a high quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. The legal community benefits from proximity to several excellent law schools in the state. It hosts regional conferences such as the annual NC Bar Association meeting. This remote position is ideally situated for someone based in Greensboro, or another area of North Carolina, who desires to work from home while maintaining strong links to the local legal environment.
    Greensboro, NC
    Remote
    Full-time, Contractor
    $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    Editing & Legal
    25 days ago
  • Our expanding research division seeks a skilled medical writer in Irvine, CA to create compelling and accurate medical communications. We're a growing firm dedicated to clear, evidence-based reporting for healthcare professionals and the public. If you have a knack for simplifying complex medical information, this freelance, on-site contractor role might be perfect for you. **Your Core Mission** * Craft detailed reports on clinical trials, adhering to stringent regulatory guidelines. * Develop informative content for patient education programs, ensuring accessibility and understanding. * Generate abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, contributing to the medical community. * Collaborate with physicians and scientists to translate complex research data into clear narratives. * Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and regulatory compliance standards. * Assist with the development of marketing materials, presentations, and other communication tools. * Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency of information. * Stay updated on current medical literature and industry developments, continually enhancing subject matter expertise. * Convert detailed scientific content into engaging visual resources such as charts and graphics to maximize audience accessibility and comprehension. * Regularly engage with project stakeholders, providing ongoing updates and proactively addressing potential challenges to maintain timelines and scope requirements. **Necessary Professional Background** * Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or a related medical discipline; a doctoral degree is extremely helpful. * Proven track record of medical writing within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environment; we would like to see your work. * Exceptional written communication abilities, demonstrated through sample reports and publications. * Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ICH guidelines concerning medical communications. * Experience interpreting and presenting statistical data within clinical reports. * Proficiency with medical writing software and citation management tools. * Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate content. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. * In-depth grasp of scientific research methodology, enabling sound analytical evaluation of data and thorough comprehension of complex research articles. * Superior project management expertise, ensuring the consistent fulfillment of project milestones and stringent adherence to regulatory criteria within specified schedules. **Benefits of Involvement** As a freelance contractor with our company, you'll gain exposure to a dynamic and rapidly evolving research environment. We prioritize professional growth, providing opportunities for continuing education and skill development in the expanding medical writing field. As we are a small company, you have an outsized opportunity to learn and make a difference. We also provide flexible work schedules, allowing contractors to balance project commitments with personal obligations. This promotes a good balance of work life and personal fulfillment, increasing work output overall.
    Irvine, CA
    On-site
    Freelance/Contractor
    $60 - $85 per hour
    Medical Writing
    26 days ago
  • Our Glendale, Arizona based tech firm is looking for a sharp, meticulous technical writer to join our expanding documentation team. As our new Technical Documentation Specialist, you will work directly with our software developers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers to craft clear, concise, and accurate documentation for our rapidly evolving software solutions. **Core Responsibilities** * **Development and maintenance of documentation**: Compose and revise a wide array of technical documentation, including user manuals, API guides, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge base articles. * **Collaboration with cross-functional teams**: Actively engage with development, product, and QA teams to gather pertinent information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of documentation. * **Creation of documentation standards**: Help establish and maintain style guides and documentation standards to ensure uniformity and quality across all documentation. * **Organization and indexing of documentation**: Strategically organize and index documentation for easy searchability and accessibility. * **Analysis of documentation needs**: Assess documentation requirements based on new product features, product enhancements, and user feedback. * **Version control of documentation**: Utilize version control systems to manage changes to documentation and track revisions. * **Gather feedback on documentation**: Collect user feedback to gauge comprehension and identify areas for enhancements. * **Creation of visuals for documentation**: Produce illustrative visuals, diagrams, and flowcharts to visually depict intricate software workflows. * **Research on technology advancements**: Research new documentation tools, methods, and industry standards. * **Training for documentation contributors**: Guide technical staff and other subject-matter experts in documentation standards and approaches. **Expertise & Attributes** * A background in computer science, technical writing, or a related discipline. * Practical understanding of software development lifecycle, from design through implementation. * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to elucidate complex technical concepts into clear, easily understood documentation. * A keen focus on detail and accuracy. * Mastery in technical documentation tools like MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML Editor, or similar. * Practical mastery of version control systems, particularly Git. * Proficiency in producing visuals using tools such as Adobe Illustrator, or Sketch. * Proven track record crafting documentation for SaaS products. * You probably know how to work autonomously and in tandem with cross-functional teams. **The Perks of Being Here** * Full health, dental, and vision insurance with extremely low premiums for employees. * Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance. * We offer a robust 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, which helps to ensure a financially secure future. * Training resources and budgets to help ensure career growth. We focus on personal development plans for our employees! * A collaborative, supportive work environment that fosters innovation and excellence. At our location in Glendale, there is a focus on internal collaboration, too! * An opportunity to play a pivotal role in our organization. You will contribute greatly to our product. Our company encourages individual impact. Become part of our amazing team!
    Glendale, AZ
    On-site
    Full-time & Contractor
    $70,000 - $90,000 per year
    Technical & Web Content
    26 days ago
  • Our team is on the hunt for a skilled business writer to create high-quality content focused on finance, technology, and community development. We are not just a business, we are a movement. Our company helps foster local entrepreneurship through educational programs and access to capital, and our communication must reflect our mission. Oakland is a hotbed of innovation and social change; your content will amplify that energy. **Impact and Responsibilities** * Research, write, and edit engaging articles, blog posts, white papers, and case studies tailored to our audience of local entrepreneurs. * Translate complex financial and technological concepts into easily digestible content for various skill levels. * Collaborate with program managers to capture success stories and highlight the impact of our initiatives. * Develop content calendars and maintain a consistent brand voice across all platforms. * Utilize SEO best practices to increase the visibility of our content. **Making a Difference: Your Professional Profile** * Proven journey as a business writer, ideally with a focus on finance or technology. We value professional experiences where you showcase that you've demonstrated an aptitude for impactful communications. * Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading talents. Showcase what makes you tick. * Ability to synthesize information from various sources and create coherent, informative content. * Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and SEO tools. Do you have a knack for making it stick? * Passion for supporting local entrepreneurship and community development. Are you passionate for Oakland? **Our Commitment to You: The Studio Culture** We're deeply entrenched in the values of inclusivity, localism, and growth. We strive to live up to those values by promoting diversity within our team. We offer a range of benefits that cater to that holistic goal: * Competitive hourly rate, matching your talents with the market demand. * Flexible remote work arrangements. Make sure to get your screen set-up correct! * Opportunities for professional development through conferences and workshops. * A collaborative and supportive work environment committed to social impact. * Health, dental, and vision coverage. We believe in creating lasting change in Oakland and beyond. Your talent will play a critical role in amplifying the voices of local entrepreneurs and promoting economic empowerment throughout the East Bay and the wider Bay Area. You will also be immersed in our studio's culture; so apply to the team and let us take a look at your portfolio. Oakland is calling!
    Oakland, CA
    On-site or Remote
    Contractor
    $35 - $50 per hour
    Business Writing & Blog Writing
    27 days ago