WordPress Content Writer (Dev, Hosting, Agency, or Marketing Expertise Job at Bl

Blue Ivory Creative (Blue Ivory Content) is looking for full-time and contract writers to create and edit content for some of the world’s top WordPress brands. 

Do you have a passion for open-source, real-world experience, and a talent for writing? We’re looking for you! 

You’ll write on topics centered around: 

— How to grow your WooCommerce store 

— How to use plugins or extensions to improve your website, marketing, or operations 

— Technical instructions for implementing advanced dev tasks 

— Hosting best practices and comparisons 

— Marketing best practices using email, SMS, SEO, and paid ad strategies. 

Review the portfolio on BlueIvoryContent.com for a better idea of the type and style of content you’ll be responsible for creating.

Samples

Qualified candidates will be able to present several long-form writing samples (published or purposefully written to demonstrate your potential) related to WordPress, hosting, or marketing. 

Ideal candidates:

• Believe in the idea of open-source and are a contributing member of the WordPress community. 

• Are able to provide and accept feedback with a positive attitude and quickly adjust based on ever-changing guidelines and client expectations. 

• Can adapt to detailed editorial guidelines that may change from assignment to assignment.

• Are up-to-date on the latest in WordPress and able to take initiative to go above and beyond (experimenting with the tools you write about, etc.) 

• Have real-world development, agency, or marketing experience. 

• Are able to write about actionable ideas from experience — don’t just tell people that they should do something… tell them what the something is, specifically, and the “how.”

• Are detail-oriented in their editing process

• Are able to accept constructive criticism with a positive attitude and learn from feedback to improve future articles.

• Can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Are willing to learn our writing guidelines and adapt their writing style and editing process to fit.

• Are U.S. or U.K.-based, native English speakers.

Benefits  

• Flexible working schedule (remote, asynchronous)

• Potential paid travel to marquee industry events (WordCamp, CloudFest, etc.)

• Paid time off (for full-time positions) 

• Quality health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time positions) 

• Professional / continuing education opportunities