What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Writer position at 24 Seven Talent?
Job type: Direct hire
Location: Alexandria, VA (10 WFH days per quarter)
Our nonprofit client is seeking a Senior Writer to join their team. The Senior Writer will report to the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief and serve as a key member of a media team responsible for producing a leading industry magazine, daily newsletter, website content, and other editorial materials.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships within the convenience retail industry
- Independently plan, develop, and execute original editorial content from concept through publication
- Write longform magazine-style articles demonstrating strong research, reporting, and analytical skills
- Produce digital features and timely news content for web publication
- Support broader editorial efforts, including editing, proofreading, and newsletter research as needed
- Cover industry events, conferences, and key gatherings
- Apply digital best practices and leverage performance metrics to inform content strategy
- Continuously build knowledge of the convenience, fuel, and adjacent retail industries, as well as emerging media trends
- Contribute to achieving team KPIs and broader organizational goals
- Develop sponsored content in collaboration with partners while maintaining editorial quality and professionalism
- Understand the target audience and tailor content to meet their needs
- Take on additional editorial or content-related responsibilities as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in journalism, editorial content creation, or similar roles requiring strong writing, research, and reporting skills
- Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Experience producing a range of content formats (longform, shortform, digital, social, video, podcast, etc.)
- Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills
- Strong research capabilities
- Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies, including AI
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Experience writing about the convenience retail industry strongly preferred; familiarity with fueling, QSR, or broader retail industries is a plus
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development