Celo seeks a freelance writer

Celo is looking for a freelance writer to help drive the organization’s content strategy and broader marketing goals.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Celo aims to remove the barriers for large-scale adoption of cryptocurrencies as means-of-payment. Using a novel address-based encryption algorithm, the Celo protocol makes sending money as easy as sending a text. Additionally, Celo uses stable-value tokens pegged to fiat currencies, like the US Dollar, to minimize volatility. Celo is an open protocol enabling many to participate in the system, even with a budget Android smartphone. The first application launched on the Celo platform, Valora, is a social payments and money transfer app, aimed at developing markets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will work to gain a deep understanding of our brand, mission, and audiences, and produce a wide range of content, including (but not limited to) thought-leadership blog posts, press releases, case studies, interviews, and web copy. The role is remote and will begin as a three-six month contract position. You will be expected to:

• Ghostwrite blog posts and articles to be published elsewhere for Celo leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Assist with annual reports and quarterly content
• Research industry-related topics and suggest new blog topics
• Edit copy written by your peers and SMEs
• Assist in maintaining editorial calendars and style guides

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years minimum writing experience, with at least two years experience writing for the crypto/blockchain sector;
• A firm grasp of high-quality writing
• Excellent researching and interviewing skills
• Experience meeting hard deadlines
• Able to take complex technical information and turn it into easy-to-digest copy
• Experience juggling multiple projects
• Familiarity with Google Analytics
• A basic understanding of keyword research and SEO
• Collaborative working style
• Ethical approach to writing
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Passionate about the sector
• Detail-oriented and able to handle editorial criticism

CONTACT

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