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Junior Writer at Contrarian Thinking

Junior Writer

Contrarian Thinking · Austin, TX, US

1 months ago

Junior Writer

Contrarian Thinking · Austin, TX, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Join Contrarian Thinking as a Junior Writer to craft content across X, LinkedIn, TikTok, newsletters, and YouTube. This role offers a unique opportunity to hone your writing skills on diverse platforms, learn from industry experts, and gain immediate exposure to performance data in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

  • Write newsletter drafts across different formats, starting with shorter pieces and progressing to longer ones.
  • Craft short-form content, including scripts and captions for X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Draft initial scripts for long-form YouTube content under guidance.
  • Research and pitch content ideas based on business trends and potential subjects.
  • Participate in the editorial process, receiving feedback and revisions to refine writing.
  • Review performance metrics such as open rates, read rates, and engagement data.
  • Draft 2-3 newsletters per month under editorial guidance.
  • Write 8-10 short-form social scripts per month.
  • Contribute to 1-2 YouTube script first drafts per month.
  • Pitch 3-5 content ideas per month and receive feedback.
  • Attend editorial reviews to learn from experienced writers.

Requirements

  • Strong writing fundamentals, including clarity, grammar, and rhythm.
  • Ability to explain complex ideas simply and write with a distinct voice.
  • Genuine interest in business content and entrepreneurship.
  • Curiosity about why business trends matter to business owners.
  • Ability to receive and act on feedback constructively.
  • Speed and reliability in meeting deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools for research, brainstorming, and drafting.
  • Willingness to learn and develop under experienced editors.
  • Published newsletter writing experience (nice to have).
  • A portfolio of 1,500+ word pieces (nice to have).
  • Familiarity with analytics and performance data (nice to have).
  • Prior editorial or content team experience (nice to have).

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Research
  • Social media content development
  • Scriptwriting
  • Data analysis
  • AI tool utilization
  • Communication

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Junior
  • Entry-level

About the Company

  • Contrarian Thinking helps people buy businesses, build cash flow, and think independently.
  • We have a large business-owner audience with millions of followers across platforms.
  • Our content focuses on truth about money, ownership, and scaling businesses.
  • We reach 13M viewers and readers weekly and are experiencing rapid growth.
  • We offer a creative environment where excellence is built.
  • We have 800K+ weekly newsletter readers, 2.05M YouTube subscribers, and 3M Instagram followers.
  • We are a top-50 business podcast with an active community and investment fund.