Junior Writer: Master Cross-Platform Business Content

Contrarian Thinking LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrarian Thinking is hiring a Junior Writer to craft newsletters, social clips, and YouTube scripts across platforms. You will learn from senior editors, ship work regularly, and see real performance data from your drafts.

You'll start with shorter formats and grow into longer pieces, with a pace that emphasizes feedback, iteration, and results. This is an apprenticeship in business writing with clear growth paths.

Qualifications

• Strong writing fundamentals with clear voice and grammar.
• Interest in business content and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to take editorial feedback and improve quickly.
• Fast drafting and reliable to meet deadlines.
• Comfort using AI tools for research and drafting.
• Willingness to learn from experienced editors.

Responsibilities

• Write newsletter drafts across different formats (500–1,200 words initially).
• Craft short-form content and captions for X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Contribute to YouTube script development with guidance from senior editor.
• Research and pitch ideas based on business trends and angles.
• Learn the editorial process with feedback and revisions on every piece.
• Measure performance via open rates, engagement, and other metrics.

Skills

Writing fundamentals

Business content interest

Feedback mindset

Speed & reliability

AI tools

Willingness to learn

Job description

Contrarian Thinking is hiring a Junior Writer to craft newsletters, social clips, and YouTube scripts across platforms. You will learn from senior editors, ship work regularly, and see real performance data from your drafts.

You'll start with shorter formats and grow into longer pieces, with a pace that emphasizes feedback, iteration, and results. This is an apprenticeship in business writing with clear growth paths.