Freelance Business Writer – Repurpose Podcasts Into Articles/Emails/Social Posts (Long Term, Strong English Required)

Freelance Business Writer – Repurpose Podcasts Into Articles/Emails/Social Posts (Freelance, Long Term, Strong English Required)
TYPE OF WORK:
For now, this position is a freelance role that will be paid a standard amount for each episode that is converted into other marketing materials. If we have steady demand from clients, we're open to converting this to a monthly retainer.
COMPENSATION:
We would expect to pay between PHP 1,500 and PHP 8,000 per article, depending on how much work is required and/or how much time it takes to complete.
You will be able to tell us your preferred rate for each type of asset during the application process, so we can make sure that you are getting paid fairly for your work.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Hey, I’m James, the founder of a done-for-you podcast promotion and repurposing service called Castaway (staway.fm). We help our clients turn one podcast episode into dozens of pieces of marketing material, including...
– Blog posts
– Newsletters
– Social Media Posts
– YouTube Videos
– Audiograms
– TikTok/Reels/YT Shorts
We’re looking for a writer to help us convert our clients' podcast episodes, webinars, and conference talks into written materials like blog articles, email newsletters, and posts for social media.
If you have a strong grasp of the English language, love to write about business and personal development topics, and would like to have a stable, well-paying job with a flexible schedule, then this opportunity is perfect for you.
Here are a few more details…
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
The ideal candidate for this position will have...
– Native or C2 English Proficiency
– Personal Interest & Experience Writing About Business Topics
– An Ability To Communicate Topics In A Clear, Engaging Way
– An Ability To Summarize Complex Topics Into A Few Key Points
– Familiarity With Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
– Willingness To Accept & Apply Constructive Feedback
– A Fast, Reliable Internet Connection
– Ability To Communicate Using Slack & Email
PROJECT EXAMPLES:
Here are two examples of the type of work you might be asked to do...
Source Material: /insights/val-geisler/
Repurposed Article: /insights/email-marketing-tips/
Source Material: /blog/mark-kilens-event-led-growth/
Repurposed Show Notes (See "Key Takeaways" Section): /blog/mark-kilens-event-led-growth/
For each episode, you will be given the audio/video file and a written transcript of the conversation. You can use those assets to produce an article, show notes, newsletter, or social media posts.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
As a freelance writer at Castaway, you’ll have to freedom to:
– Get paid to listen to (and learn from) informative podcasts/workshops
– Brainstorm creative ways to communicate those ideas to others
– Help us build systems, processes, and templates to do better/faster work
– Collaborate with other writers and editors to level up your skills together
– Do the work you love without having to manage client relationships
– Take time off whenever you need, as long as deadlines aren't missed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Generous, Stable Pay – We pay on time, every time, and we’re committed to working with the right people long term.
More Pay For High Performers – You can receive even more pay for exceptional work, glowing feedback from clients, or taking on more projects.
Creative Freedom – You’ll be able to create anything you can imagine, with the ultimate goal of making our clients fall in love with the results.
Independence – You’ll be free to work when and how you feel most effective, without anyone looking over your shoulder or checking your timesheet.
Flexible Schedule – As long as you’re not missing deadlines, you can work whatever schedule makes you feel happy and energized.
Community Support – You’ll be surrounded by smart, talented people who want to help you continue to improve your skills.
Professional Development – We’re happy to cover the costs of better software, equipment, or training if it will help you be more effective in your role.
Impact & Influence – You'll have a direct line to decision-makers at the company, who want to hear and implement your feedback to make Castaway an amazing place to work.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:
We’re a small team of creative people who love podcasts, especially those that are focused on health, finance, business, or personal development. We have a group of 5-8 teambers at any time, which consists of writers, graphic designers, audio engineers, and project managers.
We’re mostly based in the U.S., but are becoming more geographically diverse as the company grows. Our main goal is to help thought leaders get their messages in front of more people, and we’re sure we’ll learn a lot about ourselves along the way.
Consider applying if you want to play a critical role on a small team where you’ll know everyone by name, or if you want to work for a company that gives you the flexibility and support to be excellent at your profession, but still have plenty of time to fully enjoy the other parts of your life.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the qualification requirements and you're interested in joining our team, you can apply for this position by clicking the button below and filling out the 10-minute application.
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Look forward to hearing from you!
WHAT THE NEXT STEPS LOOK LIKE:
We keep the job listing open for about 1-2 weeks. As applications come in, we review them to see how well they align with our needs and budget. If we feel like you might be a good fit to join our team, here's what would happen next...
1. We would reach out to you via email with any additional questions
2. We would offer a paid test project to see if we enjoy working together
3. (Optional) There may be a offer to participate in a casual video call
4. If that all goes well, we would extend an offer to work together on an ongoing basis, including a proposed volume of work and pay rate
5. If you accept, we'll move into the onboarding process, where you'll get access to all of the tools, resources, and information you need to get started