Creative Writer And Editor Jobs in California

Evidence of writing experience (links to published work would be advantageous).

Critical reading and thinking skills.

An interest in current events and a general thirst for knowledge.

Conducting research before and during the writing process.

Preparing material for assignments, which includes planning, outline, and synopsis.

Conducting thorough fact-checks before submitting any work.

Editing and management of the A/V creative for a wide variety of television and film genres and compilation promos

Manage project logistics including schedules and deadlines from beginning of creative to finishing and delivery

Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Avid Media Composer software experience

Motion Graphics Experience (After Effects) a plus

Comprehensive working knowledge of AV specs for broadcast, in-theater and digital platforms

Strong knowledge of the post-production process

Manage a stable of freelancers

3-5 years experience as a journalist and/or writer in media, marketing, or advertising

Excellent short-form and long-form writing skills in a variety of voices and tones to work across various mediums

Excellent grasp of grammar, AP style, and familiarity with AA conformance requirements (or a willingness to learn)

Solid editing and proofreading capabilities

Copywriting experience a big bonus but not required

You are aware of the trends in future of work, personal finance, and entrepreneurship

Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

Content Creator — YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram

Reselling and Thrifting — including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, and others

E-Commerce — including Amazon, Shopify, and your own online store

Gig Economy — like DoorDash, Uber, or Lyft

Craft commercial scripts that can grab your audience’s attention

Write catchy content for campaigns, from taglines to emails to display to social copy

Work with designers, producers and marketers on full-scale campaigns that require writing across surfaces and audiences.

Partner with our social team to understand what’s performing.

8-10 yrs of creative short-form creative writing

Exp working in B2B writing for online advertising

Skill at mentoring and training staff to grow their writing and editing skills

A bachelors degree in: English, World Literature or Communications

Ability to present and collaborate in engaging, nurturing, direct and informative ways

Paid time-off; 401k program and firm contribution

Medical and group disability insurance

Resources to support networking, training and business coaching

Analytical, negotiation and project management skills, including the ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.

Bachelor's: Communications, English, Journalism Public Relations (PR) or related field. or equivalent education/experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Versatility and experience in a variety writing styles such as marketing, technical, executive, and employee communications.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, with organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Manage, prioritize and drive multiple complex projects in an ever-changing environment to deliver quality products and services on-time and on-budget.

Experience with web content management systems (e.g. Drupal) a plus.

Production and project management: Set and track internal deadlines; negotiate tactfully with stakeholders. When necessary, provide project management for smaller projects.

BA/BS degree or higher—preferably in English, journalism, or a science—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Enthusiasm for science, education, and the Exploratorium’s mission.

Experience working with Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Experience with project tracking software (e.g. JIRA) a plus.