Contributing Writer
2 - 5 years
United States
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
About Rocketship
We’re a B2B growth marketing agency helping ambitious companies build the systems, campaigns, and pipelines that drive real revenue. We work across HubSpot, RevOps, paid media, SEO, content, and brand — and we hold ourselves to a higher standard than most agencies.
We measure everything. We prove our value every month. We don’t hide behind strategy decks when clients ask where the leads are.
We’re scrappy, direct, and deeply accountable — to our clients and to each other.
Role Snapshot
What it is
What it is not
Role Details
This is a content contractor role focused on producing high-quality written assets — blogs, case studies, email copy, landing pages, white papers, and sales enablement content — across a range of B2B clients.
What makes this different from a typical content writer role is industry range. Our clients operate in manufacturing, SaaS, tech, professional services, government contracting, and more. You need to write credibly inside those worlds — not just around them. The ability to research, absorb context quickly, and write with authority in an unfamiliar vertical is table stakes here.
You’ll take strategy direction from Scott and our internal team, then execute with minimal hand-holding. Clean first drafts, consistent brand voice, and on-time delivery are the baseline. The ceiling is someone who also flags gaps in the brief, pushes back when something won’t land with the audience, and makes the work better than what was asked for.
What You’ll Own
Content Production
Editorial & Quality
What We Need From YouMust-haves
Nice-to-haves
Hard nos
Our Core Values — and Why They Matter Here
These aren’t wall art. They’re how we evaluate every hire. They’ll come up in your interview and in how we hold each other accountable every day. A strong candidate who doesn’t align here does not move forward.
01 Scrappy
Resourceful · Take initiative · Git r done · Process as a tool
"Find a way — even when there isn’t one yet."
02 Pursuit of Excellence
Always improving · Feedback = growth · Right first time · Detail-obsessed · Student mindset
"Good enough never is."
03 Obsessed with Growth
Know the goal · Action-oriented · Think like an owner · Think outside the box
"Every task starts and ends with: how does this drive growth?"
04 Mutual Accountability
Own it · Keep your word · Support others · No excuses · Close loops
"We do what we say — and have each other’s back."
05 Do Business by the Golden Rule
Respectful · Generous · Lead with kindness · Assume positive intent
"We exist to serve — our team, our clients, our community."
If those resonate, we want to talk. If they don’t, this probably isn’t the right fit — and that’s okay.
The Structure
The Hiring Process
We run a thorough process before bringing anyone onto client work. We move quickly for the right person.
Step 1 — Portfolio submission
Skip the cover letter. Send us your work. We want to see 3–5 writing samples that represent your range — at least two should be B2B. Case studies, long-form blogs, white papers, email campaigns, and landing pages all count. If you’ve written for technical, manufacturing, or government audiences, include it. We review within 48 hours.
Step 2 — Initial screen (30 min)
A quick call to align on availability, rate, and baseline fit. We’ll reference your portfolio directly.
Step 3 — Skills interview (45 min)
We’ll walk through a real client content scenario and ask you to think through your approach. We’re testing judgment and industry range — not whether you can recite AP Style.
Step 4 — Paid writing test (async)
A short, real-world writing assignment relevant to an active client vertical. We compensate for your time. This is where we see how you actually work.
Step 5 — Culture interview (30 min)
Values alignment, communication style, self-management. The final gate before an offer.
How to Apply
Send your portfolio and a brief introduction to [email protected] with the subject line “Application: Content Writer.” Your submission should include:
We’re a B2B growth marketing agency helping ambitious companies build the systems, campaigns, and pipelines that drive real revenue. We work across HubSpot, RevOps, paid media, SEO, content, and brand — and we hold ourselves to a higher standard than most agencies.
We measure everything. We prove our value every month. We don’t hide behind strategy decks when clients ask where the leads are.
We’re scrappy, direct, and deeply accountable — to our clients and to each other.
Role Snapshot
What it is
- An hourly contractor role producing written content across multiple B2B client accounts
- Volume and hours fluctuate based on active client assignments — some weeks are light, some are not
- A potential path to more consistent hours for the right contributor
What it is not
- A ghostwriting role where you fill a template and move on — we need someone who understands the industries they’re writing for
- A junior execution seat — “I’ll just follow the brief” isn’t enough here
- A single-client, single-format role — you’ll move across accounts, content types, and audiences simultaneously
- A fit for someone who needs heavy editorial direction to produce a clean first draft
Role Details
This is a content contractor role focused on producing high-quality written assets — blogs, case studies, email copy, landing pages, white papers, and sales enablement content — across a range of B2B clients.
What makes this different from a typical content writer role is industry range. Our clients operate in manufacturing, SaaS, tech, professional services, government contracting, and more. You need to write credibly inside those worlds — not just around them. The ability to research, absorb context quickly, and write with authority in an unfamiliar vertical is table stakes here.
You’ll take strategy direction from Scott and our internal team, then execute with minimal hand-holding. Clean first drafts, consistent brand voice, and on-time delivery are the baseline. The ceiling is someone who also flags gaps in the brief, pushes back when something won’t land with the audience, and makes the work better than what was asked for.
What You’ll Own
Content Production
- Primary (80%+): Blog posts, long-form articles, and thought leadership content across multiple client verticals
- Email copy — nurture sequences, campaign sends, cold outreach
- Landing pages and conversion-focused copy
- Case studies, white papers, and sales enablement content
- Social copy (LinkedIn-primary) for client brand accounts and executive ghostwriting
Editorial & Quality
- Self-editing to a publication-ready standard before submission — we don’t run a proofreading shop
- Applying and maintaining the client brand voice guidelines across assignments
- Flagging when a brief is unclear, incomplete, or heading in the wrong direction
- Incorporating feedback efficiently without losing the intent of the original draft
What We Need From YouMust-haves
- 5+ years of professional writing experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates it
- Demonstrated experience in B2B content — manufacturing, tech, SaaS, or government contracting strongly preferred
- Strong editorial instincts — you write clean, structured copy and you know why it works
- Comfort moving between content types and industries without a long ramp-up period
- Self-directed and deadline-reliable — you manage your own queue and deliver when you commit
- Strong communication — you can ask a smart question, take feedback well, and close the loop
- Available to work within Pacific Time core hours for coordination purposes
Nice-to-haves
- Experience writing SEO-optimized content — you understand keyword intent without making the copy feel stuffed
- Familiarity with HubSpot, ClickUp, or similar content/project management tools
- Background writing for technical audiences — engineers, ops leaders, procurement, compliance
- Comfort ghostwriting in executive voice for LinkedIn or thought leadership content
Hard nos
- Your portfolio is thin, niche, or consists primarily of B2C lifestyle content
- You need a heavily revised brief and multiple rounds of feedback to produce a clean draft
- You’ve never written for a technical or regulated industry audience
- You treat deadlines as suggestions
Our Core Values — and Why They Matter Here
These aren’t wall art. They’re how we evaluate every hire. They’ll come up in your interview and in how we hold each other accountable every day. A strong candidate who doesn’t align here does not move forward.
01 Scrappy
Resourceful · Take initiative · Git r done · Process as a tool
"Find a way — even when there isn’t one yet."
02 Pursuit of Excellence
Always improving · Feedback = growth · Right first time · Detail-obsessed · Student mindset
"Good enough never is."
03 Obsessed with Growth
Know the goal · Action-oriented · Think like an owner · Think outside the box
"Every task starts and ends with: how does this drive growth?"
04 Mutual Accountability
Own it · Keep your word · Support others · No excuses · Close loops
"We do what we say — and have each other’s back."
05 Do Business by the Golden Rule
Respectful · Generous · Lead with kindness · Assume positive intent
"We exist to serve — our team, our clients, our community."
If those resonate, we want to talk. If they don’t, this probably isn’t the right fit — and that’s okay.
The Structure
- Type: Hourly contract
- Hours: Variable — based on active client assignments (typically 10–20 hrs/week)
- Rate: Commensurate with experience
- Location: Remote — Pacific Time Zone preferred
- This is an ongoing engagement, not a project-based contract
The Hiring Process
We run a thorough process before bringing anyone onto client work. We move quickly for the right person.
Step 1 — Portfolio submission
Skip the cover letter. Send us your work. We want to see 3–5 writing samples that represent your range — at least two should be B2B. Case studies, long-form blogs, white papers, email campaigns, and landing pages all count. If you’ve written for technical, manufacturing, or government audiences, include it. We review within 48 hours.
Step 2 — Initial screen (30 min)
A quick call to align on availability, rate, and baseline fit. We’ll reference your portfolio directly.
Step 3 — Skills interview (45 min)
We’ll walk through a real client content scenario and ask you to think through your approach. We’re testing judgment and industry range — not whether you can recite AP Style.
Step 4 — Paid writing test (async)
A short, real-world writing assignment relevant to an active client vertical. We compensate for your time. This is where we see how you actually work.
Step 5 — Culture interview (30 min)
Values alignment, communication style, self-management. The final gate before an offer.
How to Apply
Send your portfolio and a brief introduction to [email protected] with the subject line “Application: Content Writer.” Your submission should include:
- 3–5 writing samples (links or attachments — PDFs preferred)
- A short note on your industry background and where your writing is strongest
- Your availability and general hourly rate expectation
Skills
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