Podcast Copywriter

Our company, Alumni FM, is in need of an experienced Copywriter.

Who We Are

We connect alumni communities through meaningful stories and we help schools produce their own unique alumni podcasts.

Our mission is simple: connect people through stories.

We started out as a student-run podcast at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and a DJ radio host at the University of Michigan. We have since expanded into an alumni podcast network. We are committed to sharing meaningful stories that inspire and strengthen alumni communities.

Alumni FM Core Values

Being Proactive
Taking charge and owning projects; thinking and planning ahead when possible

Being Creative
Thinking outside the box and getting creative on potential problems

Growth Mindset
Being aware of and always looking for ways to improve ourselves and existing processes

Questioning the Status Quo
Challenge old ways of thinking, regardless of hierarchy

Experiment and Embrace Failures
Don’t be afraid to fail

Be Overcommunicative
Overcommunicate thoughts and ideas

Be Diverse
Diversity of people, cultures, and thinking

Job Description

The copywriter will be responsible for creating content such as show notes, episode quotes, and links for different podcasts. You will also create blog articles, newsletter material, and educational articles. You’ll work closely with the project manager, podcast editor, producer, and host.
This role is part-time for now and would potentially transition to full-time depending on your performance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality guest research
• Create detailed podcast show notes which include a summary, quotes, and selected show links
• Create blog articles on podcast episodes
• Create newsletter material and educational articles to be posted on our website
• Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach
• Propose creative copy concepts as you identify opportunities
• Suggest copies for social media assets
• Revise, edit and improve any written materials
• Collaborate and work closely with project managers and production team

Requirements:

• A highly creative and imaginative writer with a love for podcast/audio
• Proven experience as a copywriter or related role
• Experience writing scripts for radio/podcasts/podcast production
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience with SEO
• Strong research skills
• A true team player with a collaborative spirit
• Self-motivated, organized, accountable, and can communicate effectively to work within tight timelines
• Enthusiasm about emerging digital audio formats and the potential for innovative brand opportunities
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills

If this is you, send us a response as to why you would be a great fit for our team.

We're looking forward to meeting you!