Digital Storytelling Writer - CONTRACT - Part Time

Digital Storytelling Writer (Contract)

Remote | Freelance / Contract | Approximately 15 Hours per Month
About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a talented

Digital Storytelling Writer

to create authentic, engaging stories that connect with consumers on a human level. This freelance opportunity is ideal for a writer who excels at uncovering meaningful moments and transforming interviews, videos, and real-life experiences into compelling digital stories.

Rather than technical or marketing copy, this role focuses on storytelling-bringing to life the experiences of members, employees, and communities through thoughtful, emotionally engaging content that reflects the UnitedHealthcare brand.

If you're a natural storyteller who enjoys finding the heart of a story and writing with empathy, authenticity, and clarity, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Write engaging, story-driven digital articles that highlight real people, experiences, and moments.
• Review interview recordings and video content to identify compelling themes, memorable quotes, and authentic soundbites.
• Craft fresh, conversational narratives that resonate with consumer audiences while maintaining UnitedHealthcare's brand voice.
• Translate conversations and interviews into polished, engaging stories that are informative, relatable, and easy to read.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand story objectives while bringing your own creative perspective to each piece.
• Ensure content is well organized, engaging, and optimized for digital reading.
• Deliver approximately

four stories per month , averaging

15 hours of work each month .

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience writing feature stories, profiles, human-interest pieces, or brand storytelling content.
• Exceptional ability to uncover authentic moments and create engaging narratives from interviews or video content.
• Strong editorial instincts with an eye for compelling quotes, natural flow, and varied storytelling.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to write in a warm, conversational voice while maintaining professionalism and brand consistency.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible monthly workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing for consumer-facing brands or digital publications.
• Background in journalism, editorial writing, content marketing, or brand storytelling.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, but

not required . Outstanding storytelling ability is the top priority.

Ideal Candidate

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Love telling stories about people.
• Can quickly identify the emotional thread that makes a story memorable.
• Know how to pull compelling soundbites from interviews and video recordings.
• Avoid repetitive storytelling structures and continually find fresh, engaging ways to tell each story.
• Enjoy writing content that informs, inspires, and creates meaningful connections with readers.