Junior Writer

About the Role

We're hiring a Junior Writer at Contrarian Thinking, the home of one of the largest business-owner audiences on the internet. You'll write for X, LinkedIn, TikTok, newsletters, YouTube, Instagram, and both short and long scripts. This role is ideal for honing your skills across a wide range of platforms, learning what converts, and seeing real performance data immediately.

We reach 13M viewers and readers every week and are 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 industry-leading writers and editors.

Responsibilities

• Write newsletter drafts across different formats, starting with shorter pieces (500–1,200 words) and progressing to longer formats as you develop.
• Craft short-form content for social platforms, including scripts and captions for X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Contribute to YouTube script development by drafting initial scripts and learning structure, pacing, and editorial standards.
• Research and pitch business trends, interview subjects, or angles that could become content.
• Learn the editorial process through feedback and revisions, sharpening hooks, tightening logic, and refining ideas.
• Measure what works by reviewing open rates, read rates, forward data, and engagement metrics across platforms.

A typical month might include:

• Drafting 2–3 newsletters under editorial guidance
• Writing 8–10 short-form social scripts
• Contributing to 1–2 YouTube script first drafts
• Pitching 3–5 content ideas and receiving feedback
• Participating in editorial reviews to learn from experienced writers

Requirements

• Strong writing fundamentals: You write clearly, with good grammar and rhythm, and can explain complex ideas simply. Your writing has a distinct voice—it sounds human, not algorithmic.
• Genuine interest in business content: You follow business news, understand entrepreneurship, and can explain why trends matter to business owners. Curiosity is essential, though deep expertise isn’t required.
• Ability to take feedback: You see editorial notes as helpful, not personal, and iterate without ego.
• Speed and reliability: You meet deadlines, draft quickly, and submit work ready for revision.
• Comfort with AI tools: You use AI for research, brainstorming, and first-draft generation, knowing 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

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

How You’ll Measure Success

• Your drafts require fewer rounds of revision over time
• Open rates and engagement on your social content improve
• Positive feedback from your Senior Editorial Producer, such as "This writer is coachable and improving fast"
• Consistent ability to ship work on deadline
• Pitching ideas the team actually wants to develop

Growth Opportunities

As you develop in this role, you’ll gain ownership over:

• Full newsletter editions (from pitch to publish)
• More complex long-form YouTube scripts
• Short-form ad copy
• Leading editorial brainstorms
• Potential path toward Senior Writer roles

About Us

Contrarian Thinking helps people buy businesses, build cash flow, and think independently. We have:

• 800K+ weekly newsletter readers
• 2.05M YouTube subscribers
• 3M Instagram followers
• 12M+ followers across all platforms
• A top-50 business podcast
• An active community and investment fund

We foster a creative environment where excellence is built—not just expected.

Your Mentor

Your direct manager, the Senior Editorial Producer, will sharpen your drafts, challenge your thinking, and help you develop a distinctive voice in business writing. They’ll review your work daily, answer questions, and guide you toward independence. This is a mentorship-heavy role designed to accelerate your growth.