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Content Writer Job at Propel in Portland

Content Writer Job at Propel in Portland

MediabistroPortland, OR, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Are you a Content Writer looking to make a big impact at a mission-driven company? Propel is on a mission to build modern, respectful, and effective technology that helps low-income Americans improve their financial health. We’re a team of 100 Propellers building a category-leading product used by millions of people.

We’re looking for a motivated Content Writer to join our marketing team in a full-time capacity, reporting into our Editorial Lead. This role will write and update best-in-class content that helps readers understand benefits programs and has a positive impact on the lives of low-income Americans.

What you’ll do

  • Write and edit 3-4 pages a week about benefits programs like SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and Summer EBT, meeting deadlines on the team’s editorial calendar
  • Ensure content meets Propel’s standards for accuracy, voice, and clarity
  • Understand and implement SEO best practices
  • Report on content performance metrics
  • Collaborate with internal and external policy experts to fact-check content
  • Become a subject-matter expert around our core verticals
  • Plan successful updates of existing pages to improve or maintain rankings
  • Identify content gaps and pitch new page ideas
  • Review and edit freelancers’ work as needed
  • Partner with brand, acquisition and LCM to repurpose content for different mediums and audiences

What you need

  • 2+ years writing or editing content for search, preferably in a full-time role
  • Expertise with SEO best practices and tools like SEMRush or Ahrefs
  • Proven track record of working independently and meeting deadlines
  • Familiarity with a Content Management System (CMS) (Sanity, Contentful, Wordpress)
  • Experience using project management tools like Airtable and Notion
  • Experience using AI tools and an interest in finding new ways to use AI technology to improve the editorial workflow

    • Exceptional candidates will have

  • Experience with or a proven interest in public benefits programs and policy
  • Experience managing freelancers
  • Ability to report out on performance metrics like traffic and rankings
  • Meaningful work and a strong, shared sense of mission with a passionate and world-class team
  • Remote-friendly work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn
  • 20 days of PTO and unlimited sick days
  • 4% 401K match
  • $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
  • Other health and mental health focused benefits and perks
  • Propel builds compensation bands referencing the 75th percentile of compensation for companies like us. Expected compensation for the role as scoped is $80,000 - $85,000 and will be based on how a candidate matches to our internal leveling guide.

    • Additional Considerations

  • We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
  • We’re currently accepting applications from states where we have an established entity, including California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
  • Background Check Requirement : For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

    • More About Propel

    Propel is a technology company strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when benefits change. We’ve partnered with institutions like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly.

    Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We’re supported by nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas.

    Join us, and let's build something amazing together!

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