Marketing & Communication

Altair Enterprises is a space education company with the goal of accelerating the growth of the new space economy by providing globally accessible on-demand learning, fostering international cooperation through annual conventions and supplying the industry with the next generation workforce.

Description

We are looking for a Content Writer to Volunteer with our editorial team remotely and enrich our websites with new educational and industry events related blog posts. Content Writer responsibilities include conducting thorough research on industry-related topics and news, generating ideas for new content types and proofreading articles before publication. If you are driven by passion towards the space industry, are familiar with producing online content and have an eye for detail, we’d like to meet you. Feel free to share samples of your work or portfolio of your published articles, along with your application. Ultimately, you’ll deliver quality writing pieces that educate or update the audience on recent news in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies);

• Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services;

• Prepare well-structured drafts using content curation systems;

• Proofread and edit blog posts before submitting to editors for input and approval;

• Coordinate with design team to illustrate articles;

• Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic;

• Identify reader’s needs and gaps in our content and recommend new topics;

• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone);

Requirements and skills

• Past experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter or similar role;

• Portfolio of published articles;

• Experience doing research using multiple sources;

• Familiarity with web publications;

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English;

• Hands-on experience with written content curation systems (e.g. Grammarly);

• Ability to meet deadlines;

• BSc in Marketing, English, Journalism or related field;

• STEM background is desirable.

Giving us the chance to see your portfolio of published articles is a big plus. 

Candidates will need to complete blogging task to gauge their skill set that aligns with what was listed above.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to submit your application!