Not Disclosed Full-Time · Contractor 📍 United States Writing

Communications Writer - Entry Level, Remote

Virtual Railway

About the Role

As a Communications Writer, you will help create and share messages that inform, engage, and inspire both internal and external audiences. This role gives you ownership of messaging efforts that reflect company values and brand positioning—ensuring employees feel connected and informed, while helping shape how the organisation communicates publicly across digital platforms and community channels.

While your primary focus will be internal communications, you'll also contribute to select external communications projects in partnership with the broader team. This role is ideal for an early-career writer ready to take ownership of channels, build relationships across teams, and bring sound judgment and modern tools to storytelling.

What You'll Do

Internal Communications

Help create and execute internal communications aligned with company goals, culture, and values. Draft, edit, and publish content for internal channels including newsletters, intranets, and team collaboration platforms. Partner with teams across the organisation to amplify initiatives that strengthen culture and employee development. Maintain editorial calendars and track engagement to inform your content planning.

External Communications & Brand Narrative

Develop content for owned platforms including the corporate website, company blog, LinkedIn, and employer review sites, ensuring alignment with brand tone and positioning. Contribute to storytelling efforts that bring company culture, people, and impact to life for external audiences. Repurpose internal narratives and employee stories for employer branding and corporate brand building.

Communications Support & Public Affairs

Support public relations and communications activities, including tracking media mentions, coordinating press materials, and maintaining key message documents. Maintain and update core communication assets such as company boilerplate, executive bios, and fact sheets. Help identify and support select thought leadership and speaking opportunities in coordination with the team. Stay informed on industry trends and brand-relevant news that may inform future communications.

Owned Channels & Digital Tools

Maintain and update content on internal and external platforms using content management systems and team collaboration tools. Prepare and schedule content for email campaigns and digital signage. Use writing assistance tools to accelerate drafting and content repurposing, applying editorial judgment to ensure output is accurate, on-brand, and professional. Track content performance across channels and support reporting and optimisation.

Project Coordination & Team Support

Track timelines and deliverables for communications campaigns and projects. Coordinate feedback and approvals across stakeholders, ensuring brand and tone consistency. Participate in planning sessions and contribute ideas on how to improve communication workflows and measurement.

Skills/background needed: Communications background, content creation, content management systems, corporate brand building, writing, verbal communication, planning, and the ability to take initiative. Bachelor's degree in business communications or related field preferred. Entry-level candidates with relevant experience or strong writing skills are encouraged to apply. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Docs required. Familiarity with project management tools and social media platforms a plus.

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Contract length: Full-time

Location: Fully remote, work from home.

What We Offer

Comprehensive medical insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off and paid holidays, annual bonus opportunities, professional development and certification reimbursement, corporate employee discounts, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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