Want to make an impact?

You’ll be coming up with content ideas. You will be expected to pitch, research, and write short posts for social media (think one-slide Instagram posts). The ideal candidate is self-directed and has the ability to think creatively about political issues and how to bring them into mainstream discussion.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of current social media space and content/engagement trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write good copy

Benefits

• The chance to work with passionate people on a mission to deliver simple news that matters.
• An opportunity to take full ownership of projects and see your impact firsthand
• A flexible work schedule
• Fully remote work
• A growing company where opportunities are endless

You’ll be leveraging and expanding our social media presence across platforms. You will be expected to create and execute unique strategies that engage and grow our audience. The ideal candidate is self-directed and has the ability to think creatively about short-term and long-term social media goals.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of current social media space and content/engagement trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write good copy

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to understand social data and analytics and convert those findings into creative action

Benefits

• The chance to work with passionate people on a mission to deliver simple news that matters.
• An opportunity to take full ownership of projects and see your impact firsthand
• A flexible work schedule
• Fully remote work
• A growing company where opportunities are endless

You’ll have the opportunity to write articles for both the Upward News newsletter and social media account to help spread simple news that matters. You will be expected to own projects from start to finish by completing research, creating content, and editing content. The ideal candidate is self-directed and has the ability to think creatively and logically.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to research, learn, and analyze data and news
• Excellent written communication skills, with a high-level understanding of grammar
• Proven ability to write good copy
• Ability to rely on fact-based evidence 

Benefits

• The chance to work with passionate people on a mission to deliver simple news that matters
• An opportunity to take full ownership of projects and see your impact firsthand
• A flexible work schedule
• Fully remote work
• A growing company where opportunities are endless

You’ll have the unique opportunity to bring journalism to life in a creative and efficient way. Your role is pivotal in enhancing how our audience experiences our content. The ideal candidate is self-directed and has the ability to create and execute innovative story forms across online platforms.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience using Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge or experience animating text
• Ability to think creatively and efficiently

Benefits

• The chance to work with passionate people on a mission to deliver simple news that matters
• An opportunity to take full ownership of projects and see your impact firsthand
• A flexible work schedule
• Fully remote work
• A growing company where opportunities are endless

You’ll have the opportunity to design and create graphics that enhance our digital content. The ideal candidate is self-directed and has the ability to think creatively and artistically.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working with software to create social media graphics
• Ability to think creatively and artistically

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of current social media space and how to engage an online audience
• Knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts

Benefits

• The chance to work with passionate people on a mission to deliver simple news that matters
• An opportunity to take full ownership of projects and see your impact firsthand
• A flexible work schedule
• Fully remote work
• A growing company where opportunities are endless