Content Writing | Volunteer

Join Empowered Futures as a Content Editor and help shape the future for emerging adults as they transition into adulthood. We are a forward-thinking nonprofit committed to building confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful young adults through self-empowerment, mentorship, and community support.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Content Editor with a strong grasp of SEO best practices and expertise in long-form content creation. The ideal candidate will have a background in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related area, with a keen eye for storytelling, accuracy, and audience engagement. This role will focus on editing and refining in-depth articles, guides, and thought leadership pieces that both rank in search engines and provide real value to readers.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and fact-check long-form articles, whitepapers, and blog posts Over website and LinkedIn for accuracy, clarity, and engagement.
• Optimize content for SEO, ensuring the use of strategic keywords, meta descriptions, headers, and internal linking.
• Collaborate with writers, content strategists, and SEO specialists to ensure editorial quality and search visibility.
• Maintain and enforce brand voice, tone, and style guidelines across all long-form content.
• Review content for journalistic integrity, ensuring accuracy, proper sourcing, and compliance with ethical standards.
• Guide writers on improving narrative flow, structure, and overall readability.
• Analyze content performance and make recommendations for improvement based on analytics data.
• Stay updated on SEO trends, Google algorithm updates, and emerging content strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field. Education in English Literature preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in editing or content management and working knowledge of SEO and long-form content.
• Excellent command of the English language, grammar and Canadian style of writing
• Strong background in journalism and editorial best practices.
• Proven ability to edit content for both human readers and search engine optimization.
• Familiarity with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and fact-checking skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with writers, marketers, and SEO teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a passionate, creative, and collaborative team.
• Creative environment that encourages innovation and trendsetting ideas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary senior board members

Must be able to attend weekly Marketing Meetings. This is a part-time, unpaid position (7 - 10 hours a week).

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

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