The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS · 1 month ago
Freelance Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe National Center for Urban Solutions Enterprises is committed to transforming lives and communities through education and workforce development. They are seeking Freelance Writers to develop compelling stories that highlight their workforce development and innovation efforts, collaborating with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to secure media coverage.
EducationVirtual Workforce
Responsibilities
Writing and publishing high-quality journalistic stories that will be included in the organization’s newsletters and published on its website
Produces engaging narratives that demonstrate NCUS TEC’s impact on workforce development, innovation, and advanced manufacturing
Spotlights trainee success, employer partnerships, industry trends, new grant awards, and workforce pipelines in stories
Translate technical concepts into accessible, engaging narratives
Develop content that positions NCUS TEC as a subject matter expert and elevates the organization within regional and national workforce conversations
Partner with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to identify pitch-worthy stories and prepare materials for local, trade, and national media outreach
Monitor workforce, economic, and advanced manufacturing trends to proactively identify timely storytelling opportunities
Integrate NCUS TEC into conversations around emerging industry trends, healthcare, industry 4.0, local developments, policy changes, and national observances or awareness months
Collaborate with program staff, partners, and participants to conduct interviews, quotes, and insights
Ensure that content supports donor engagement, sponsor cultivation, and visibility among potential funders and partners
Deliver clean, accurate, publication-ready copy on deadline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field
Minimum two years of experience in nonprofit, corporate, or mission-driven communications
Experience writing in AP style
Media relations expertise, including pitching stories, cultivating journalist relationships, and securing earned media coverage
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong narrative voice
Preferred
Proven ability to translate complex ideas into accessible
Experience in a newsroom
Relationships with journalist, reporters, and industry analyst in workforce development
Deep commitment to equity, nonprofits, and community empowerment
Company
The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS
National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) is a diversified social enterprise with an interdisciplinary approach to solving the needs of urban and underrepresented communities in health, workforce, and education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
John H. Gregory
Founder and CEO
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