Content Writer - Living Infrastructure
Overview
Spherical is hiring a Content Writer to write articles and copy for a kit of tools supporting climate resilience in Los Angeles. This position is remote.
About Spherical
Spherical is a strategic design and integrative research studio supporting projects regenerating the health and integrity of Earth’s living systems. Learn more →
Current Project
What You'll Do
- Write articles explaining key concepts related to living infrastructure, including infrastructure types, multi-benefits, and climate data sets
- Write user interface copy for a collaborative mapping tool that helps communities share stories and sketch projects for living infrastructure in their neighborhoods
- Communicate in a tone that is friendly and relatable for laypeople in Los Angeles County without sacrificing accuracy
- Document patterns, including writing style and article templates, for alignment across content
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to inform and vet the content developed
- Collaborate with product management to ensure content is integrated appropriately into the broader open source kit of tools and videos
What You Need
- 5+ years of experience in journalism or written content creation
- Experience writing about ecological domains, such as climate, green infrastructure, or environmental justice
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in friendly and relatable ways for laypeople
- Experience developing style guides preferred
- Experience writing microcopy preferred
Location
Remote (UTC -8 to -4)
Term
Contract
Hours
2-3 months, with option to continue for periodic assignments
