Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:
Blavity Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Writer to join our team at AFROTECH. As a Writer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our daily news coverage. You will be responsible for crafting well-written, accurate, and engaging content—helping to maintain our high standards of journalism.

This is a (1099) Contractor role that reports to the Managing Editor, AFROTECH.

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities:

• Craft 3-4 well-researched, engaging, and informative stories per day that highlight achievements, innovations, and challenges within the Black tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Monitor the tech landscape and social media platforms vigilantly to identify emerging trends, breaking news, and noteworthy events that deserve our audience's attention
• Develop thought-provoking and insightful questions to conduct interviews with professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders within the Black tech community
• Pitch and develop original content ideas that showcase unique perspectives and deep dives into tech-related topics; create compelling feature pieces
• Flag and file stories diligently and maintain well-organized records of sources, references, and research materials to facilitate collaboration with editors

Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. in Journalism, Communication, or a related field
• Required Experience:
  • 1+ years of experience writing and reporting for a digital news publication
• Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience in editing
• Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable of tech, business, and innovation news, especially related to the Black community
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
  • Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings

• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:

• This is a fully remote, U.S.- based role. Occasional travel may be required.
• Candidates must be available to work in 100% alignment with the Eastern Time Zone.
• The hourly rate for this role is $25.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online at BlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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AFROTECH seeks a Writer to craft daily, well-researched content aligned with our strategy. Join our team to produce compelling editorial pieces for AFROTECH's audience.