Audience Writer - Remote

Overview

ProPublica is hiring an experienced writer to adapt our investigative journalism in multiple formats to meet the needs of our audience’s changing news habits.

In Short

• Present investigative projects in email and other formats.
• Adapt investigations into standalone pieces informed by audience data.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors for understanding their work.
• Engage with audience and product teams to find new audiences.
• Write and edit concise, compelling headlines and social copy.
• Use analytics for data-informed decisions.
• Produce newsletters using our email service provider, Sailthru.

Requirements

• 4 years’ experience writing and producing newsletters.
• Prior experience at a news organization or familiarity with newsrooms.
• Basic reporting and research skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and high editorial standards.
• Ability to find and engage with new audiences.
• Experience writing compelling headlines and social copy.
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Parse.ly and Google Analytics.
• Experience with project-management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to travel as needed for assignments.

Benefits

• Full-time role with benefits.