Junior Writer

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.

We reach 13M viewers and readers every week and we re on a fast track for growth. You ll join our content team as a junior writer, embedded under our Senior Editorial Producer, collaborating across platforms and learning the craft of business content from writers and editors who set the standard. This is a high-growth role where you ll ship work regularly, see real performance data, and iterate your way toward mastery.

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

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.

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