Nights/Weekends Writer and Editor -- Disney-Related Content
We are a small, dynamic new media company that does things a little differently. We look for team members who thrive on new challenges and who want to be part of a cutting-edge company experiencing exponential growth.
OVERVIEW:
Join our team as a Writer/Editor and Content Producer! We're looking for writers with a comprehensive and consistently up-to-date knowledge of the Walt Disney Company and its facets. Ideal candidates will be responsible for a variety of projects that will require strong writing and attention-to-detail. Work will include after-hours and weekend projects. In our business, stories can pop up at any time, and we have to be ready to react at a moment’s notice.
We're learning something new every day, and we're looking for candidates who enjoy the type of work that includes problem-solving and encountering brand new concepts and situations daily. In the ever-evolving environment of online content, the rules change quickly; the successful candidate will not only keep up, but will be a trendsetter.
PRIMARY TASKS
- Must be available 4+ hours evenings during the week (6-10PM ET) and 8+ hours each day on weekends (beginning at 8AM ET).
- The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, grammatical prowess, and editorial ability.
- Creating, editing, and publishing Disney-related online content, which could include quick news writing, high-level editorial thought pieces, viral marketing writing, guidebook writing, video script writing, and more.
- Must have a comprehensive and consistently up-to-date knowledge of Disney Theme Parks
- Providing any other support to ensure content meets Cambrick Yard's high standards of professionalism, factual consistency, authenticity, and reliability
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Strong attention to detail and project follow-through
- Ability to work well with team members and co-workers
- Thorough and expansive knowledge of Walt Disney World and Disneyland
- Strong organizational & time management skills
- Experience with the Wordpress platform
- Excellent, entertaining writing ability. Funny/Humorous writing is a plus
- Multimedia skills; familiarity working with photo editing is a plus
- Experience with the Canva is a plus
TO APPLY:
A complete application should include:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing samples or links to your portfolio (ideally, these should showcase your voice and Disney knowledge)
This is a 30-40 hour per week position, working nights and weekends. Candidate may work remotely and will start as a 1099 Contractor in this position. Please indicate in your cover letter your 1099 Contractor hourly rate
Submit all of these requirements to [email protected]