Senior Writer

Job type: Direct hire

Location: Alexandria, VA (10 WFH days per quarter)

Our nonprofit client is seeking a Senior Writer to join their team. The Senior Writer will report to the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief and serve as a key member of a media team responsible for producing a leading industry magazine, daily newsletter, website content, and other editorial materials.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships within the convenience retail industry
• Independently plan, develop, and execute original editorial content from concept through publication
• Write longform magazine-style articles demonstrating strong research, reporting, and analytical skills
• Produce digital features and timely news content for web publication
• Support broader editorial efforts, including editing, proofreading, and newsletter research as needed
• Cover industry events, conferences, and key gatherings
• Apply digital best practices and leverage performance metrics to inform content strategy
• Continuously build knowledge of the convenience, fuel, and adjacent retail industries, as well as emerging media trends
• Contribute to achieving team KPIs and broader organizational goals
• Develop sponsored content in collaboration with partners while maintaining editorial quality and professionalism
• Understand the target audience and tailor content to meet their needs
• Take on additional editorial or content-related responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in journalism, editorial content creation, or similar roles requiring strong writing, research, and reporting skills
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience producing a range of content formats (longform, shortform, digital, social, video, podcast, etc.)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills
• Strong research capabilities
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies, including AI
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Experience writing about the convenience retail industry strongly preferred; familiarity with fueling, QSR, or broader retail industries is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development