Not Disclosed Full-Time · Contractor 📍 United States Writing

Content Writer & Communications Specialist - Entry Level, Remote

Virtual Railway

Role: Content Writer & Communications Specialist

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

Contract length: Full-time, permanent

Location: Open to applicants worldwide

Work format: Fully remote

About the role

This is a great entry-level opportunity to break into communications and content creation. You'll work from home developing stories, creating content, managing social media, and coordinating digital and print communications materials.

You'll support teams across the organisation by identifying and sharing compelling stories, creating content for campaigns and events, and managing the organisation's online presence. You'll work closely with staff, creative partners, and vendors, and collaborate on communications projects that make a real impact.

What you'll do

• Develop and create written stories, social media posts, website content, photos, videos, and other digital and print materials that tell the organisation's story and demonstrate its impact

• Build strong working relationships with team leads and staff to find stories, activities, and communication opportunities

• Manage social media accounts across platforms—plan content, create posts, schedule them, engage with followers, and track performance

• Keep website content fresh, accurate, and engaging while ensuring consistent messaging across all channels

• Help develop email communications by gathering content, coordinating information, and working with partners as needed

• Create marketing and communications materials while maintaining consistent branding and messaging across print and digital

• Support campaigns, events, volunteer initiatives, and organisational priorities with communications and promotional materials

• Coordinate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other outside partners on communications projects

• Manage communications calendars, digital assets, and track results to improve planning over time

Skills and background needed

• Strong written and verbal communication skills—you're comfortable writing, editing, and telling engaging stories

• Experience with or willingness to quickly learn digital communications, including social media, website content, and creating print and digital materials

• Organised approach to managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Creative and visual communication skills; experience with graphic design, photography, or video is a plus but not essential

• Familiarity with social media platforms, content management, and basic design tools is helpful

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work well with different teams and outside partners

No prior professional experience required—we provide full training and support to help you succeed.

What we offer

• Fully remote work—no commute, work from home

• Full training provided to get you up to speed

• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills

• Health and wellness benefits

• Paid time off

• Potential to develop expertise in communications and content creation

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