Staff Writer

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$45K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end content development for client programs, turning interviews, research, and strategic direction into clear narratives across PR, social, and digital channels, while coordinating multiple assignments, timelines, and stakeholder feedback.

  • Lead interviews with executives and experts
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with voice and strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop clear, engaging, and high-quality written content across a variety of formats based on client needs and strategic priorities.
  • Execute assignments against established content strategies and editorial calendars.
  • Interview founders, executives, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to uncover meaningful stories and insights.
  • Conduct research to understand client industries, audiences, trends, and relevant topics.
  • Turn interviews, research, strategic direction, and complex ideas into clear and engaging content.
  • Ensure content aligns with the client’s voice, messaging, positioning, and broader strategy.
  • Develop content that can support PR, social, digital, and other communications channels.
  • Manage multiple assignments and deadlines across multiple client accounts.
  • Meet established production expectations while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
  • Incorporate editorial and strategic feedback into revisions quickly and effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 2–3 years of professional writing, journalism, communications, content marketing, or agency experience preferred.
  • Strong writing, editing, research, and storytelling skills.
  • Experience interviewing executives, subject matter experts, or other stakeholders preferred.
  • Ability to understand complex topics and communicate them clearly to different audiences.
  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, clients, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Ability to receive, understand, and effectively incorporate editorial and strategic feedback.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar industries and subject matter.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Retirement benefits, if applicable
  • Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs available to eligible employees
  • Specific eligibility, coverage and benefit details will be provided during the hiring process and are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
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Mainland

Established in 2018, Mainland was born out of a need to transcend the old ideas of storytelling for the 21st century. By combining the storytelling power of industry-focused content hubs and the service delivery capabilities of No Limit Agency, Mainland is poised to redefine content marketing as we know it.

Founded in 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
127 employees (19 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$45K/yr – $60K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Copywriting median pay in the United States

$89K/yr

Most pay falls between $73K and $105K. Based on 1,227 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (13% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~127
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Staff Writer

Mainland · Chicago, IL · On-site