Sr. Content Writer / Editor

Onward Search needs a full-time, direct hire Senior Content Writer for a Real Estate company. This role is hybrid 4 days a week onsite in Richmond, VA. Relocation is offered.

** MUST Relocate to Richmond (if you are not already there)

** Relocation assistance offered

** MUST have a worked in a metric driven environment in the past.

** $80-90K salary (based on experience)

As a Sr. Content Writer you’ll:

You will research and write neighborhood guides for perspective home buyers that highlight all of the attributes of the community.
Write scripts for videos that accompany your neighborhood guides
Interview local relators to get a better understanding of the neighborhoods you are reporting on
Research and report on neighborhoods, schools and parks to create local guides for prospective home buyers.
Collaborate directly with photo managers to ensure the narratives, scripts and shot lists written are done in a manner that works in sync with our photo and video team needs.
Manage concurrent projects at a range of stages, from concept through to production.
Present work to other team members and stakeholders to recruit feedback, iterate and improve, and then publish content and launch changes.

Skills & Experience Needed:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, English, Marketing, Communications or Journalism from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.
A track record of commitment to prior employers.
Experience following the Associated Press Stylebook (AP Stylebook).
7+ years of writing/editing experience.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality adhering to deadlines and deliverables.
Strong research skills, including first-party telephone interviews, to develop content.
Strong editing and proofreading skills.