Senior Writer

Our nonprofit client is seeking a Senior Writer to join their team. The Senior Writer will report to the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief and serve as a key member of a media team responsible for producing a leading industry magazine, daily newsletter, website content, and other editorial materials.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships within the convenience retail industry

Independently plan, develop, and execute original editorial content from concept through publication

Write longform magazine-style articles demonstrating strong research, reporting, and analytical skills

Produce digital features and timely news content for web publication

Support broader editorial efforts, including editing, proofreading, and newsletter research as needed

Cover industry events, conferences, and key gatherings

Apply digital best practices and leverage performance metrics to inform content strategy

Continuously build knowledge of the convenience, fuel, and adjacent retail industries, as well as emerging media trends

Contribute to achieving team KPIs and broader organizational goals

Develop sponsored content in collaboration with partners while maintaining editorial quality and professionalism

Understand the target audience and tailor content to meet their needs

Take on additional editorial or content-related responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in journalism, editorial content creation, or similar roles requiring strong writing, research, and reporting skills

Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Experience producing a range of content formats (longform, shortform, digital, social, video, podcast, etc.)

Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills

Strong research capabilities

Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies, including AI

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills

Experience writing about the convenience retail industry strongly preferred; familiarity with fueling, QSR, or broader retail industries is a plus

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development

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