Non Tech Jobs: News Writer
Job Type: Remote.
Organization: Swan
Location: Worldwide
Role: News Writer
Salary: $87,000 – $91,000
The Company
Swan is a leading Bitcoin-only financial services company supporting individuals and companies throughout their Bitcoin journey. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.
The Role
The News Writer produces high-quality daily news reporting related to Bitcoin and relevant US and world news. The ideal candidate will have a sense of urgency in completing news stories before competing publications, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The role requires a combination of excellent writing and editing skills, with a proven track record in the field. Experience and writing samples are a must.
Your Responsibilities
- Write and edit high-quality daily news reporting related to Bitcoin news events and relevant US and world news.
- Ensure timely publication of news stories to maintain a competitive edge.
- Maintain a consistent tone and style that aligns with the publication’s voice.
- Conduct thorough research to provide in-depth and accurate analysis.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm and develop compelling content ideas.
- Work closely with other writers, editors, and contributors to ensure the highest standards of content quality.
- Research and help write scripts for the Bitcoin Daily Show hosted by Dante Cook.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in Bitcoin and economics.
- Engage with the Bitcoin community and industry experts to gather insights and perspectives.
Skills and Experience That Will Help You Succeed
- Proven experience as a writer and editor, with a portfolio of published work.
- Strong understanding of Bitcoin, economics, finance, geopolitics, etc.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality content quickly.
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fully distributed team environment.
- Passion for Bitcoin and a deep understanding of its principles and community.
Here’s a Bit About Our Culture
- We’re a growing team: Fully distributed across the world, Slack and Huddles are huge here.
- We’re very flat: Leadership is desired and encouraged; we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
- We’re Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.
Join us, become a Swan!