Sustainability Writer

Freelancingforgood; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading platform dedicated to sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Writer. This freelance role involves creating compelling, SEO-optimized content on sustainability trends and corporate strategies. The writer will collaborate with the marketing team and conduct interviews to provide unique insights. Ideal candidates should possess strong writing skills, SEO knowledge, and a passion for sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Understanding of SEO and content marketing.
• Experience writing for businesses.

Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality articles on sustainability.
• Develop SEO-optimized content for improved visibility.
• Conduct interviews with sustainability experts.

Skills

Writing

Research

SEO

Marketing

Sustainability Knowledge

Job description

The Sustainability Awards are looking for a Sustainability Writer to join their team.

Overview:

• Freelance position: 5 – 15 hours per week
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote)
• Salary: up to £15 per hour
• Applications closing: until filled

Job Description

The Sustainability Awards is a leading platform dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and accelerating sustainability efforts across industries. Our platform includes:

• A sustainability blog featuring industry-specific insights, guides, and thought leadership articles.
• Brand outreach and marketing services, helping sustainability-driven businesses gain exposure.
• The annual Sustainability Awards, recognizing leaders in CPG and Energy sectors, with plans for expansion.

We are looking for a talented and research-driven Sustainability Writer to create compelling, SEO-optimised content on sustainability trends, corporate sustainability strategies, industry-specific environmental challenges, and best practices.

Responsibilities

As a Sustainability Writer at The Sustainability Awards, you will:

• Research and write high-quality articles on sustainability, covering topics such as:
  • Corporate sustainability strategies
  • Ethical consumerism and green business trends
  • Industry-specific sustainability challenges and solutions
  • The role of sustainability in media, technology, healthcare, retail, education, and more
• Develop SEO-optimized content to improve website visibility, incorporating relevant keywords.
• Conduct interviews with sustainability experts, corporate leaders, and award winners to provide unique insights.
• Create data-driven reports and guides to help businesses understand sustainability benchmarks and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and social media managers to align content with outreach campaigns.
• Research and stay up to date with the latest sustainability trends, policies, and corporate practices.
• Support brand outreach initiatives by crafting content that showcases businesses committed to sustainability.

Role Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong writing and research skills – Ability to distill complex sustainability topics into clear, engaging content.
• SEO knowledge – Understanding of keyword research, on-page SEO, and content marketing.
• Experience writing for businesses – Familiarity with B2B sustainability communication and corporate responsibility.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks – Understanding of industry certifications (e.g., B Corp, LEED, ESG reporting).
• Ability to write across industries – Comfortable covering sustainability in food, retail, education, healthcare, technology, real estate, automotive, and more.
• Marketing-minded – Capable of writing compelling brand stories to enhance our outreach efforts.
• Passion for sustainability – Committed to promoting ethical business practices and environmental responsibility.

How to apply?

If you’re passionate about sustainability and have strong writing skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV, writing samples, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit to [e-mail].