Staff Writer, Freethink Creative Studio

Freethink; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freethink Media is seeking a Staff Writer to join their Creative Studio, focusing on impactful storytelling about change-makers across various societal sectors. The role involves producing a high volume of articles and engaging with diverse voices to produce quality content that inspires action and reflection. Ideal candidates will have a strong journalism background, creative mindset, and passion for solutions-oriented narratives.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Growth and mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced writer and journalist producing engaging, high-quality content.
• Comfortable producing a high volume without sacrificing quality.
• Passion for solutions journalism and commitment to highlighting impactful stories.

Responsibilities

• Produce 5-8 feature articles monthly highlighting changemakers.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and create compelling narratives.
• Collaborate with a team on pitches and social media content.

Skills

Writing skills

Creativity

Strong communication

Interviewing

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Staff Writer, Freethink Creative Studio

At Freethink Media, we believe the daily news should inspire people to build a better world. While most media is fueled by toxic politics and negativity, we focus on solutions: the smartest people, the biggest ideas, and the most ground breaking technology shaping our future.

Across our two flagship sites, Freethink and Big Think, we publish over 50 new articles and short documentaries every week to a community of more than 14 million followers and subscribers.

Watch this video to see what we're all about: www.freethink.com/about/careers

About the Role

Freethink Media’s award-winning in-house Creative Studio is seeking an enthusiastic Staff Writer to work with our partner Stand Together, crafting stories about individuals and organizations making a significant impact in areas like education, criminal justice, mental health, addiction, and more. You’ll produce a high volume of impactful feature articles and other written content each month, spotlighting changemakers and sharing their powerful stories of transformation and hope.

What You’ll Do:

• Write impactful stories: Produce 5-8 feature articles each month that highlight changemakers across the country. Your stories will be thought-provoking, educational, and inspiring.
• Collaborate and ideate: Bring your creativity to the table. Contribute ideas and write-ups for pitches and help shape content for articles and social media alongside a dynamic team.
• Engage with diverse voices: Conduct in-depth interviews with sources from a wide range of backgrounds and ideological perspectives. You’ll have the chance to connect with people who are driving change, drawing out their most compelling stories.
• Work in a fast-paced environment: You thrive in an entrepreneurial setting where ideas move quickly. You’re energized by the opportunity to create and share stories that matter, and you’re flexible and willing to pivot when the need arises.
• Feedback-driven: You embrace constructive feedback and are excited to grow and refine your craft in a team environment that values transparency, open communication, and continual learning.

What You’ll Need:

• Nuanced editorial voice: You bring a clear, confident point of view to your writing while honoring the complexity of the issues we cover. You know how to hold readers’ attention and thoughtfully guide them through layered, often challenging topics—shaping narratives that don’t just inform, but spark reflection and open minds.
• Writing experience: You’re an experienced writer and journalist who loves producing engaging, high-quality content. You’re comfortable producing a high volume (8 articles per month) without sacrificing quality.
• Creative mindset: You bring fresh ideas and enjoy collaborating with others to brainstorm and pitch exciting stories and content.
• Journalistic skills: You have a knack for conducting interviews that uncover deep insights and weave them into compelling narratives.
• Startup energy: You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can juggle multiple projects and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong communication: You communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders, sources, and teammates, always with curiosity and an open mind.
• Passion for solutions journalism: You’re drawn to stories about change and progress, not cynicism. You’re committed to highlighting solutions to our country’s biggest challenges.
• Comfort with diverse perspectives: You’re energized by working with people from a broad spectrum of ideological backgrounds and know how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with a range of voices.
• Feedback orientation: You’re comfortable working in a transparency-oriented team, where feedback is a vital part of the process, and you embrace opportunities to improve and evolve.

What You’ll Get:

• Remote work flexibility: Work from anywhere and enjoy the balance of autonomy and collaboration.
• Growth and mentorship: Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), and more!

Ready to make an impact? If you meet most of the qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply. We believe the best candidates bring passion and creativity to the role, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.