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Blogger/Writer

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge, Chicago, IL, USA

Job type: Full Time


A Blogger / Writer must have a love for writing and a comprehensive understanding of National, State and Local issues and social justice topics. You will be responsible for writing interesting and engaging articles geared for a specific target audience and have the ability to come up with original, relevant and timely topics.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Proficient in grammar and punctuation
Must be creative and able to come up with relevant, interesting topics
Ability to know the audience’s needs, wants and problems and able to address them successfully
Have a professional, consistent, and sometimes witty writing style that encourages subscribers to share on social media and elsewhere
Research
Fact-checking
Interviewing
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Desktop computer/Laptop/Tablet
Internet connection
Telephone
Skype useful for interviews
This position will utilize our WordPress site and post to our social media and website as well.