TransLash - Part-Time Digital Content Specialist Job at Cause Capacity, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Cause Capacity
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Part-Time Digital Content Specialist

Location: Remote within the United States
Employment Type: Part-time, 24 hours per week
About TransLash

TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists, thought-leaders, movement activists, researchers, and those wanting to know about trans people, we produce narratives about and for the trans community––accurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights, TransLash serves as a beacon of hope through the voices of our community that we share with the world. 

Job Summary

TransLash Media is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Digital Content Specialist to lead, support, and execute our digital content strategy across newsletters, blog posts, website copy, and guides. This role helps shape and elevate our content strategy by maintaining a voice that is sharp, compelling, inclusive, and optimized for SEO and accessibility. The ideal candidate will be a strong storyteller who understands how to drive engagement through thoughtful, mission-aligned writing while working seamlessly with our digital team. Availability is required during East Coast business hours (9 AM–5 PM ET), with occasional evening and weekend support as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Write, edit, and format weekly and special-edition newsletters using platform tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack or similar)

  • Develop and create compelling content for upcoming campaigns and evergreen storytelling, including but not limited to blog posts, zines, long-format social media content, toolkits, and website content aligned with TransLash’s voice and mission

  • Identify opportunities to refresh website content and proactively update, copy edit, and draft web pages using clear, engaging, and keyword-optimized language to improve user experience and SEO performance

  • Implement SEO best practices (headings, alt-text, metadata, readability, etc.) across digital platforms where applicable

  • Maintain consistency in tone, structure, format, and accessibility across all written content

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the digital team and others to ensure alignment between written and visual content

  • Perform additional digital and administrative tasks as assigned to support the Director of Digital & Social Media

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities: 
  • 3-5 years experience in journalism, copywriting, content marketing, newsletter editing or similar digital content experience

  • Demonstrated experience writing for digital platforms and diverse audiences

  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and content performance tools

  • Strong command of grammar, AP Style (or similar), and plain language principles

  • Proficiency in CMS platforms, newsletter platforms, Google docs, and collaborative editing

  • You also have:

    • Experience writing social media content

    • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives

    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

    • Skilled in balancing creative ideas with data-driven thinking

    • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

    • Effective time management and proactive planning from concept to execution

    • Self-motivated, ambitious, and entrepreneurial in approach

Core Competencies:
  • Storytelling Excellence: Ability to write clearly, compellingly, and inclusively across digital formats

  • Detail-Oriented: Catches grammar, formatting, and consistency issues before publishing

  • Creative Thinking : Ability to generate and propose original ideas and new angles for digital creative content

  • Content Strategy Mindset: Understands how content fits within the broader TransLash brand and digital campaign strategies

  • Tech-Savvy & Adaptive: Stay updated on digital tools, trends, and platforms, helping improve workflows and content creation

  • Communication & Problem-Solving: Communicate clearly with the team and help address challenges, offering practical solutions where needed

Physical Requirements:
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods

  • Prolonged periods working on a computer

  • Communicating with others to exchange information

  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Compensation and Benefits: 

$45 an hour plus benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: 

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental & Vision Insurance 

  • Life and AD&D Insurance 

  • Gym Reimbursement Program

  • Wellness Rewards

Why TransLash:

At TransLash Media, we don’t just tell stories—we create impact. Our award-winning journalism challenges misinformation, elevates trans voices, and strengthens democracy. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking investigative work that informs, empowers, and transforms public discourse.

Here’s why working with TransLash is an opportunity unlike any other:

Mission-Driven Work: Every project we undertake is rooted in a commitment to trans justice, truth, and democracy. Your work will directly contribute to a larger movement for equality and human rights.

Meaningful Impact: Our audience is highly politically engaged and civically minded, meaning the work we produce extends far beyond storytelling—it influences policy, public opinion, and activism.

Innovative Storytelling: We push the boundaries of journalism through documentary podcasts, digital media, and multimedia storytelling, ensuring that critical narratives reach the widest possible audience.

Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: We believe in fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

To Apply:

Complete the application and upload the documents listed below. Applications without the requested writing samples or links to writing samples will not be considered.

1. Resume detailing past performance and experience as it relates to this role

2. Two (2) writing samples or links to two (2) writing samples. Remove or edit out any confidential information, if needed. Use the "Others" option for attachments on the application to upload the writing samples.

3. Cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position with TransLash Media

TransLash is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.



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