Staff Writer – Full-time, Remote work

This position will create written content to inform, engage and entertain Delta Waterfowl audiences across all media platforms. Core duties include writing and editing material for marketing, press releases, magazine, social media, events, fundraising, and donor development.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Write company news, press releases and media pitches that best position Delta’s brand to the public
  • Collaborate with marketing, editorial and design teams to plan magazine content
  • Manage specific components of repeating magazine content
  • Write specific, effective, comprehensive magazine content
  • Assist in editing and fact-checking content developed by internal and external sources
  • Accurately conduct final proofreading of all stages of magazine content prior to delivery to printer by deadlines
  • Create and edit written content for use online
  • Provide content to social media manager and/or marketing team
  • Collaborate to assist the Delta Creative Writer in development of messages, calls to action, etc. as assigned
  • Conceive and write specific, effective, customer-focused communications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  1. Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent in experience and education, or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the above
  2. Must be able to independently prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and achieve both long- and short-term deadlines
  3. Must be available and skilled to write and edit any type of communication for any type of media at any time
  4. Must work well with the general public and in a team environment
  5. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  6. Must possess an exceptional eye for detail, thorough understanding of the AP Style Guide, and grasp of Delta’s customized brand and style guides
  7. Possession and exhibition of personal, authentic experience and/or interest in hunting and conservation
  8. Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to quickly and positively to change
  9. Use computer and basic office operating systems to verify and complete work
  10. Read and interpret written information; able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

For more information, please contact Communications Dir. Bill Miller at 952-270-8839 or bmiller@deltawaterfowl.org.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please submit the following documents to jobs@deltawaterfowl.org:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Portfolio of previous professional writing samples
  • Three professional references

Delta Waterfowl Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.