Marketing - Content Writer (Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Us :

At Epipelagic Ventures, our mission is to foster a vibrant environment that propels ambitious startups forward. We believe that a three-month accelerator is just the beginning. That’s why, as a venture studio, we provide the capital, collaboration, and long-term commitment necessary to guide seed-funded startups from inception to their next stage of growth.

Job Description :

We are looking for a versatile SEO and GEO Content Writer who can bring the Epipelagic story, and those of our founders and studio partners, to life through compelling written content. This role will produce long-form and short-form copy across digital channels : blogs, newsletters, case studies, web pages, social media posts, and more.

The ideal candidate is part storyteller, part strategist — someone who understands the nuances of writing for the innovation and startup ecosystem, and who can adapt voice and tone across a broad range of audiences.

Responsibilities :

• Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats and channels : blog posts and thought leadership articles, interviews, case studies, social media copy, email newsletters, and website and landing page copy.
• Collaborate with the marketing, investment, and studio teams to surface compelling content for Epipelagic and its portfolio companies.
• Conduct interviews with team members to generate authentic, insight-driven content.
• Edit and proofread all content for clarity, grammar, and consistency with brand voice and tone.
• Help maintain an editorial calendar and content workflow to ensure timely publication.
• Conduct research to add credibility and context to articles, referencing relevant industry trends, data, and thought leaders.
• Contribute ideas for new content formats, storytelling angles, and distribution tactics.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Software Experience :

Why Join Us?

Compensation

$30-$70 per hour

Creative Portfolio Requirement

Only applicants with a strong writing portfolio will be considered. Submissions must clearly demonstrate originality, strong writing skills, and outside-the-box thinking. Your three writing samples should showcase compelling copywriting in past long- and short-form projects.

This is a remote, contract position. Epipelagic Ventures’s office is located in Cambridge, MA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not being offered at this time. Extensive travel is not currently expected.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job, as they may change at any time with or without notice.

Epipelagic Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

To apply : Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three relevant portfolio samples using the link provided. No phone calls, please.

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