Junior Writer Job Austin area,Texas USA,Creative Arts/Media

Junior Writer Opportunity

Dream job for a writer who wants to have their content seen by thousands of followers, while learning from some of the best. We will pay you to write on X, Linked In, Tik Tok, newsletters, and You Tube. Also Instagram. Also shorter scripts. Also longer scripts. If you are looking to hone your experience and dig in across a wide range of platforms, this is it.

We're hiring a Junior Writer at Contrarian Thinking, the home of one of the largest business-owner audiences on the internet. Millions of people follow because we tell the truth about money, ownership, and buying + scaling businesses.

Our platforms are where the message spreads. We need someone who can write a tight X post that gets engagement, turn a newsletter idea into social clips, draft a You Tube script that holds attention, and understand why certain angles resonate across different formats. You'll write on platforms most writers never touch in their first roles & you'll see real performance data immediately.

You'll learn what converts, what lands, and what falls flat across every major platform.

What You'll Actually Do

Write newsletter drafts across different formats. You'll create first drafts and assist with revisions for our newsletters. You'll start with shorter newsletters (500–1,200 words) and graduate to longer formats as you develop your skills. You'll learn how to structure ideas, create hooks that work, and pace content for engagement.

Craft short-form content for social platforms. You'll write scripts and captions for X, Linked In, Instagram, and Tik Tok. You'll see what resonates with our audience in real time and learn why certain angles perform better than others.

Contribute to You Tube script development. You'll draft initial scripts for long-form You Tube content, working closely with our Senior Editorial Producer who will guide you through structure, pacing, and our editorial standards.

Research and pitch ideas. You'll identify business trends, interview subjects, or angles that could become content. You'll pitch them to the team and get feedback on your instincts.

Learn the editorial process. Every piece you write will get feedback and revision. You'll see how our team sharpens hooks, tightens logic, and refines ideas. This is your apprenticeship in business writing.

Measure what works. You'll review open rates, read rates, forward data, and engagement metrics across platforms. You'll start connecting the dots between what you write and how readers respond.

A typical month might include:

Drafting 2–3 newsletters under editorial guidance
Writing 8–10 short-form social scripts
Contributing to 1–2 You Tube script first drafts
Pitching 3–5 content ideas and getting feedback
Sitting in editorial reviews and learning how experienced writers approach problems

What We Need at the Core

Strong writing fundamentals. You write clearly, with good grammar and rhythm. You can explain complex ideas simply. Your writing has a voice—it sounds like a human, not an algorithm.

Genuine interest in business content. You follow business news, understand entrepreneurship, and can explain why a trend matters to business owners. You don't need deep expertise, but you need curiosity.

Ability to take feedback. You're eager to improve. You see editorial notes as helpful, not personal. You iterate without ego.

Speed and reliability. You meet deadlines. You can draft quickly and you ship work that's ready for revision.

Comfort with AI tools. You use AI for research, brainstorming, and first-draft generation. You understand how to prompt effectively and when to rely on your own thinking.

Willingness to learn. You're early in your writing career and excited to develop under experienced editors. You ask questions and absorb feedback.

Nice to have, but not required:

Published newsletter writing experience
A portfolio of 1,500+ word pieces
Familiarity with analytics and performance data
Prior editorial or content team experience

You'll Measure Success By

Whether your drafts require fewer rounds of revision over time
Open rates and engagement on your social content
Feedback from your Senior Editorial Producer: "This writer is coachable and improving…