eRepublic Hiring for Staff Writer – Education Job at Remote Full Time

Write for Government Technology’s Center for Digital Education and its related editorial products as directed by editors. Work across platforms – print, online, multimedia. The writer is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of sources applicable to his or her beat; pitching and developing story ideas for Web and magazine coverage; and writing stories that demonstrate thoughtful analysis of their subjects.

Essential Duties:

• Report and write Web stories, including news briefs and bylined articles in coordination with editors
• Report and write magazine features in coordination with editors
• Work across platforms – print, online, multimedia, data and visualizations
• Exercise sound news judgment
• Conceive and develop story ideas for the magazine and Web
• Nurture contacts and develop beat coverage as assigned
• Attend events and conferences and generate print articles and news items

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to produce clear, concise and accurately written articles
• Experience with story analytics and tools like Chartbeat and Google Analytics
• Strong knowledge of SEO and story promotion through social media platforms
• Knowledge of technology issues in K-12 and higher education preferred
• Knowledge of state and local government and technology
• Able to conduct phone and in-person interviews of government and industry sources
• Able to convey complex issues clearly and accurately
• Able to work under strict deadlines
• Knowledge of AP style
• Able to post through content management system and commercial social networks

Benefits offered: Medical * Dental * Vision * 401(K) * Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Writing: 3 years (Preferred)
• SEO: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote