Freelance Writer (School Transportation Space)

HopSkipDrive’s mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Our innovative, supplemental school transportation solutions are used by over 400 school districts, charter schools, nonprofits, government agencies, as well as busy families to safely and reliably get kids where they need to go.

Student transportation is the largest mass transit system in the U.S. The way kids get to and from school has a direct impact on our kids, families, schools and communities. While school districts spend $28 billion annually on transportation, only 30% of kids get to school on a bus. The current system can no longer meet all the transportation needs of our districts, schools and families — and its shortcomings are causing inequities in educational access that are affecting the welfare of millions of kids each day.

HopSkipDrive is taking a different approach to arranging safe, reliable school transportation that meets needs that aren’t being addressed by the current system, helping to fill gaps and supplement the student transportation options available. We create personalized transportation solutions for the one to the many, and everything in between.

We’re a company with heart

Our partnerships with school districts, child welfare agencies and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for the most vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, children experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities.

We understand that the difference between struggle and success can sometimes be as simple as the ability to show up, which is why we’re on a mission to use innovative technology — coupled with operational expertise and new ways of thinking — to help kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they are going.

We’re an awesome place to work

Our company culture has been well-recognized — HopSkipDrive has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, as well as Best Places to Work lists from Built In LA, Comparably, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Comparably also named us a Best Company for Professional Development, as well as to its Best CEO and Best CEOs for Women lists.

We’re growing rapidly

Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we now operate across over 20 major markets and more than a dozen states across the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive has raised $100M in funding to date.

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for part-time freelance writers to partner with our dynamic communications and marketing team. Responsibilities would include writing articles and other types of content that inform and engage clients and potential clients in the school transportation space. As a Freelance Writer, you will write and edit various types of branded content, including blog posts, case studies, social media copy, infographics, and marketing materials, according to provided topics and project briefs. You’ll conduct in-depth research and maintain high-quality standards while crafting content in line with our brand voice. You’ll implement up-to-date SEO tactics to optimize content for search engines while striving for excellence, continuously seeking to elevate every piece of content produced.

You’ll report to the Senior Content Marketing Manager and work closely with team members overseeing content, brand, marketing, product marketing, and communications.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a seasoned writer who understands the importance of creating authoritative content that speaks to our audiences while elevating the HopSkipDrive brand. To succeed in this role, you’ll need advanced writing skills with a minimum of three years of professional writing experience (please provide a portfolio of writing samples). The ideal candidate will possess the ability to distill complex information into clear and concise content, along with proficiency in SEO best practices, strong research skills, and an eye for detail. Literacy in technology, product, and innovation is a plus.