Freelance Writer

<h3>📋 Description</h3> • Blavity Inc. seeks a tech-savvy Content Writer (AI Researcher) to join our editorial team. • The Content Writer (AI Researcher) will focus on integrating the latest Artificial Intelligence tools into our research, drafting, and publishing processes. • Must be able to work either 10 AM - 2 PM or 11 AM - 3 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. • This position is a (1099) contractor. • Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment. • Responsibilities: Use AI tools to quickly gather information and build context for assigned topics. • Rely on AI to help draft content outlines and tone, while reviewing and refining before editing. • Carefully fact-check and assess AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, ethics, and brand consistency. • Optimize all content using basic SEO best practices. • Collaborate with your editor daily on assignments and feedback. • Deliver 2–3 high-quality, well-thought-out pieces of content each day. • Stay current on trending news, especially across social media and streaming platforms. <h3>🎯 Requirements</h3> • Education : Bachelor's Degree Required • Experience : At least 1 year of experience using WordPress or a similar content management system to write, edit, and publish content. • Familiar with current AP Style rules, best practices for writing online, and basic SEO principles. • A strong online writing portfolio that shows excellent writing and content creation skills. • Able to balance the use of automation tools with thoughtful human oversight and creativity. • Careful and thorough when checking content to avoid misinformation and plagiarism. • Preferred Experience: 2+ years of writing • Prior experience updating content or working with a digital publisher • Technologies : Fluent in Google Suite, Asana and WordPress CMS or comparable Content Management System • Additional Qualifications: Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a positive, can-do approach • Comfort performing research to ensure our information is accurate and highly useful to readers • Entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility • Motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment • Excellent communication and analytical skills; willing to wear multiple hats • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture <h3>🏖️ Benefits</h3> • Fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. • Candidates must be available to work at least 80% in alignment with the Eastern Time Zone.