Remote Social Media and Blog Copywriter Volunteer

Job Overview

Job Description

About SkilledUp Life
At SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 147 countries, helping hundreds of startups primarily in the UK and USA scale sustainably.

Purpose of role
To create compelling blog and social media copy that enhances SkilledUp Life’s online presence, engages international student communities and supports startup visibility through case studies and marketing content.

Company Needs
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfort with outbound outreach (email, LinkedIn, calls)
* Familiarity with Google Workspace and Slack, or willingness to learn
* Self-motivated and able to work independently
* Resilient attitude toward rejection and iterative learning
* Interest in technology and startup environments

Key activities
• Onboarding & Orientation: Joining team channels, reviewing volunteer handbook, activating accounts, and completing surveys.
• Research & Case Studies: Conducting research on startups and producing copywriting case studies.
• Content Creation: Drafting and finalizing social media captions, graphic captions, and social media platform posts.
• Team Collaboration: Regularly engaging with team leads and peers for feedback and alignment on copywriting strategies.
• Content Calendar Management: Adding finalized captions and case studies to the marketing content calendar for scheduling and review.
• Market Research: Investigating global student communities to tailor SkilledUp Life’s messaging.

Disclaimer: This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

Endorsements:
Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:
* Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
* Allow you to add Company Name to your Linkedin Profile.
* Provide a Letter of Recommendation (LoR).
For Volunteer team mates who deliver exceptional results:
* Provide a Linkedin testimonial, when requested.
* Write a Linkedin Post thanking you for your contribution.
* Provide further references, when required (we have the right to reject these)