\nAbout the Role:\n\nThe Content Marketing team at Shardeum plays a pivotal role in articulating the vision and capabilities of the Shardeum blockchain to a global audience through blogs, videos, FAQs and newsletters among others. We are responsible for crafting compelling narratives, educational content, and engaging multimedia that underscores the unique advantages of Shardeum's technology—its high level of scalability, security, and decentralization. Our goal is to create insightful, clear, and impactful content that resonates with audiences (you can also take active support from the public/community as needed). This team empowers thousands of users, potential node operators, and developers with the knowledge they need to join and grow the Shardeum network.\n\nWe are seeking an intern who is committed to hard work, and an unyielding readiness to tackle urgent deliverables on tight deadlines. The candidate should have excellent writing and research skills along with a foundation in content marketing principles. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of the fintech/Web3 industry. At Shardeum, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced environment where proactivity and a thirst for learning are essential. This role is an excellent fit for individuals eager to navigate the complexities of the blockchain industry and accelerate their career growth in the long run.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing: (some may be based on real examples)\n\n\n* Draft, write, and publish both short-form and long-form content, including blogs, social media posts, and videos\n\n* Collaborating with a fully distributed team around the world\n\n* Contributing to content strategies for every quarter and execute it along with the content lead in the project\n\n* Helping the marketing team at Shardeum with relevant copy for website pages, landing pages and other front end interfaces of various campaigns before and after mainnet launch\n\n* Review written, audio or video content drafts; Suggest or make responsible edits where required in sync with the content lead\n\n* Collaborate closely with Shardeum's external service providers, like design agencies, to coordinate and execute tasks effectively. Managing the creation of blog article thumbnails that meets the high standards of Shardeum’s branding strategy is one example.\n\n* Helping with Blockchain eBooks, drip email campaigns, newsletter, blogs about blockchain/Web3 industry and Shardeum technology/features at a fundamental level\n\n* Collaborate with partner projects, end users and tech team members to produce customer testimonials, tutorials, technical blogs, technical videos, case studies etc.\n\n* Repurpose existing resources to produce multimedia contents\n\n* Assist the content team in crafting thought leadership articles that meet the standards for publication on both traditional and social media platforms\n\n* In this role, you will take ownership of your deliverables. We encourage you to actively seek out and introduce the latest trends and innovations in content creation both from Web2 and Web3 standpoint\n\n\n\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\n\n* Experience in WordPress (would be great if you have used Gutenberg block editors, elementor, and other templates/plugins) \n\n* Good writing skills\n\n* Someone that understands how content marketing works\n\n* Fundamental knowledge about financial markets, including: capital market, fintech industry, blockchain/DLT/crypto industry\n\n* Able to keep up with the latest trends/topics in Web3, and ideate to produce high quality multi-media contents\n\n* Self motivated to set priorities and methodically make progress towards the goals\n\n* The ability to communicate effectively and convey your ideas when discussing with team members\n\nCandidates who are in their final year of a non-technical undergraduate program, or those who have already completed a non-technical graduate degree are preferred\n\n\n\n\nWe'd Love If You Have:\n\n\n* Prior experience in content marketing\n\n* Use self-custodial wallets like MetaMask\n\n* Familiarity with Shardeum and some of the existing content initiatives\n\n* Understands SEO\n\n* Prior experience with tools like Figma, Canva, Google keyword planner, Google Analytics, and any other content optimization tools\n\n* (Example) Understands what a smart contract is at a high level, although expertise in writing or deploying smart contract code is not required \n\n* Prior internship experience in blockchain projects or related fields\n\n* Made content contributions to blockchain projects \n\n* Willing to multi-task across multiple verticals and gain exposure in them as well\n\n* Done something extraordinary\n\n\n\n\nHere’s What Our Interview Process Looks Like:\n\nDepending on calendar availability, we do our best to keep the entire process to under one week AFTER you submit the essay.\n\nStep 1: Written Essay (submit below)\n\nCompose an essay on potentially innovative and futuristic applications of blockchain technology. Focus on new concepts that could reshape industries or solve (current) significant challenges in the coming years (limited to 700 words)\n\n(Tips: Use your own words and original thinking. It is ok to make mistakes; focus on showcasing your ideas and articulation of your ideas in simple words)\n\n(Tips: Use your own words and original thinking. It is ok to make mistakes; focus on showcasing your ideas and articulation of your ideas in simple words)\n\nStep 2: Shortlisted candidates will proceed to Oral Interview\n\nOur oral interviews typically take place via video calls for the shortlisted candidates after step 1 and consists of the following stages:\n\n\n* Meet with the Hiring Manager that includes fundamental/oral tests in fintech/blockchain/web3 space (30 mins)\n\n* Culture & Values Interview (15 mins)\n\n\n\n\nIdeal Location For This Role\n\nThis is a fully remote role, however we prefer candidates who can work during or overlap with the IST (Indian Standard Time) hours.\n\nInternship Duration: This is a 6 month internship, starting approximately in August of 2024. The duration may be adjusted based on performance or organizational needs. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Web3, Video, Node and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $85,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n

\nAbout the Company\n\n\nNamed a Forbes Fintech 50, Stronghold’s mission is to improve financial access by powering innovative payment and financial services solutions through our open APIs.  We’ve been going deep to lay the underlying rails for modern payments and reach all customers with secure, transparent ways to move money. \n\n\nWe are seeking team players who can evolve with the company as we scale and add new products. We are a team of technologists and industry experts who take a data-driven and innovative approach to solving problems.  We power possibilities for our customers by bringing the best talent together in an open and collaborative work environment that rewards curiosity and grit.\n\n\nStronghold is proud of its SF Bay Area and New Zealand roots and strives to build a diverse team to serve our ecosystem better while staying true to our core values.  Our core values are to Be Self Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Excellent Communication, High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit.\n\n\nAbout the Role\n\n\nStronghold is looking for an experienced individual to play a pivotal role as a Content Writer in our Marketing department. You will distill data driven insights and complex technical information into accessible and engaging collateral to effectively communicate the value of our innovative solutions. Collaborate with our executive team to develop an understanding of current and future product offerings, and guide our content strategy across all channels and audiences. Our ideal candidate feels confident creating concepts, drafting copy, iterating, editing, and publishing. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Do\n* \n\n\nVideo Scripts (50%): \n* Write scripts for promotional and educational videos, ensuring a clear and compelling storytelling approach. \n* Adapt writing style to suit different video formats, from product demos to customer testimonials.\n\n\nEmail Marketing (40%): \n* Develop persuasive and concise content for email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and product announcements. \n* Team up with the marketing automation team to optimize email content for engagement and conversions.\n* A/B test messaging and iterate on content strategies based on performance metrics.\n\n\nCase Studies (5%):\n* Collaborate with our Product and Customer Success teams to develop in-depth case studies highlighting new features and successful implementations of our product. \n* Interview clients and internal teams to gather information and extract compelling narratives. \n* Create engaging, data-driven case studies that showcase the impact of our technology on solving real-world problems.\n\n\nPress Releases (5%):\n* Craft press releases that effectively communicate key company milestones, product launches, and noteworthy achievements. \n* Lead cross-functional teams in gathering information and insights for press release development. \n* Ensure press releases are aligned with the company's messaging strategy and maintain consistency in tone and style.\n\n\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n* Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Rhetoric, Marketing, Communications or a related field.\n* 5+ years of experience in tech writing or a similar role. We are seeking a professional with experience specifically in online platforms including web, email, social media, and film. \n* Excellent written communication skills; applicants will be required to submit writing samples\n* Strong analytical skills with experience working cross functionally with product teams \n* Experience writing political speeches\n\n\n\nDetails\n* Part time contractor position with 20 hours per week\n* Ability to work remotely within the US\n* Authorized to work in the United States (required)\n\n\n\n\n$39 - $55 an hour\n\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Stronghold does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Marketing and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $85,000 — $150,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote