About SkilledUp LifeAt SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 146 countries, helping hundreds of startups—primarily in the UK and USA—scale sustainably.
About the OpportunityAre you fascinated by the startup world and passionate about storytelling? SkilledUp Life is looking for a Startup Copywriter to craft compelling, insightful, and impactful content that highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by tech startups, while showcasing how SkilledUp Life provides solutions through its platform.In this role, you’ll develop engaging narratives that speak to founders, startup teams, and ecosystem stakeholders—shining a spotlight on the platform’s value proposition, impact stories, and the transformational journey of leveraging skilled Volunteers. This opportunity will enable you to build a strong portfolio in startup-focused content and messaging.
Activities
- Research common startup pain points and build stories around them.
- Write compelling blogs, short articles, and landing page content tailored to startup audiences.
- Craft messaging that resonates with founders and communicates the value of SkilledUp Life.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with campaign goals.
- Interview startup partners (where applicable) and create content that reflects their experiences.
- Assist in creating copy for presentations, digital materials, and founder-focused newsletters.
Requirements
- Excellent written communication and storytelling skills.
- Deep interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.
- Ability to simplify complex topics and write persuasively.
- Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines independently.
- Experience in content marketing, copywriting, or journalism is a plus.
Duration
- 3 hrs. per day Monday to Friday
- 60 Volunteer Days over 3+ months
- Part-time
- Fully remote
Acquired Skills
- Content development targeted at startups and founder communities.
- Enhanced storytelling and brand positioning capabilities.
- Practical experience writing across formats: articles, web, email, and more.
- Deeper understanding of startup pain points and how to address them through content.
Endorsements
Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:
- Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
- Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume.
- Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.
Disclaimer
This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.