Contrarian Thinking · 9 hours ago
Short Form Business Writer / Social Coordinator
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelContrarian Thinking is an investment and advisory firm that focuses on creating high-growth business content. They are seeking a Short Form Business Writer / Social Coordinator to write engaging short-form scripts for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts, while analyzing trends and collaborating with the creative team.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Write short-form business scripts for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
Help our Short Form Creative Lead translate business, finance, ownership, and investing concepts into clear, compelling, viral-friendly content
Identify what’s working right now across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts and adapt those formats to our brand
Track and analyze trends, formats, hooks, and storytelling patterns
Study top-performing business creators and apply winning frameworks to new scripts
Collaborate with social, video, and platform leads to ensure scripts are optimized for each platform
Support content planning by aligning scripts with production timelines
Test new formats, angles, and content structures to improve reach, retention, and growth
Qualification
Required
Strong writing ability and great instincts
Genuinely obsessed with short-form (specifically business) content
Comfortable learning fast and iterating based on feedback
Strong grasp of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts (must love doom scrolling)
Ability to recognize viral hooks and repeatable formats
Clear, concise communicator with attention to detail
Organized, proactive, and dependable
Preferred
Experience writing for social media, newsletters, or digital platforms
Background or interest in business, finance, entrepreneurship, or investing
Strong pattern recognition and curiosity
Ability to explain complicated ideas in simple language
Comfort taking direction and turning feedback into better work quickly
A strong writer first, platform-native second
Curious, coachable, and hungry to improve
Analytical about what works — not precious about ideas
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-feedback environment
Excited to help people learn how to make money and build ownership
Benefits
100% Company-paid health, dental, and vision
100% Company-paid short/long-term disability, life, and accident insurance
Unlimited PTO + 9 paid holidays
Option to enroll in a 401(k) plan via Vestwell with competitive match options
Free access to all Contrarian Thinking courses and our flagship community
Company
Contrarian Thinking
Most people don’t lack ideas — they lack an operating system to execute.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Codie A. Sanchez
Founder - Investor - Writer
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