Part Time Content Writer Jobs in Summit, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Earn a potential side-income doing what you enjoy, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth and impact!

About the Role
Are you fascinated by content creation, audience engagement, digital storytelling, and excited about opportunities to learn, grow, and continuously improve? Do you thrive in startup environments where creativity, initiative, and adaptability are valued? ChalkSense, LLC is seeking an hourly flex/part-time Content Creator to get involved in our experiential events initiative.
This flexible hourly role is ideal for someone seeking supplemental income while building their creative portfolio and contributing to a growing business. Expected hours may vary week to week (e.g., 0-5+ hours) based on operational needs. Candidates must be flexible to occasionally support events, meetings, content capture, or other activities during after-school hours and/or weekends.
Remote/flexible/hourly/part-time in New Jersey
Competitive hourly pay (~$20-$22/hour) commensurate to experience

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content across a variety of formats, including social media posts, videos, blogs, newsletters, webpages, presentations, flyers, print, and other business and marketing materials
• Source, capture, organize, edit, and integrate content, photos, and videos from experiences, events, sessions, and collaborations
• Write compelling copy, captions, headlines, calls-to-action, and other content aligned with our brand voice
• Support website content updates, landing pages, ideaboards, emails, newsletters, messaging, and other marketing initiatives
• Help maintain a content calendar aligned with seasonal themes, audience interests, and business priorities
• Research trends, topics, and creative approaches that may support marketing and growth objectives
• Assist with social media, email, messaging, phone calls, virtual sessions, events, and other communications as needed
• Engage professionally with community members, collaborators, participants, and stakeholders
• Help gather testimonials, stories, photos, feedback, and other content assets
• Support outreach, promotional initiatives, and awareness-building efforts
• Collaborate with team to co-create behind-the-scenes content ahead of or during experiences and events
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses and iterate to ongoing insights and information
• Support event/session logistics, including coordination, ordering or purchasing supplies (reimbursed or provided), content creation, setup, decor, instruction, assistance, and/or light cleanup as needed
• Participate in feedback, planning and operational strategy input, suggesting improvements and solutions to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
• Flexible to be on-call occasionally (flexible for availability to be adjusted by candidate daily) during after-school hours and/or weekends, as needed for events, sessions, or operational support
• Gather, prepare, process, and/or maintain clear records, reports, or paperwork of activities, stakeholder interactions, purchases, and other operational needs
• Perform work in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, company policies, industry best practices, and other requirements and standards, as well as evolving regulations and standards that may surface from time to time
• Organize, support, and/or join virtual and/or in-person meetings, sessions, or events as needed from time to time
• Work individually and collaborate effectively with team members, providers, and stakeholders to meet business and stakeholder goals
• Comfortable with supporting related tasks in various areas such as administrative, human resources, communications, customer service, activity coordination and execution, team building, stakeholder engagement and onboarding, providing feedback, marketing, business operations and logistics, and other ad-hoc operational tasks that may fall under candidate capabilities and/or interests from time to time
• Perform other related duties as assigned or modified by management to support evolving operational needs
• Collaborate with team members to suggest and implement improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong writing, communication, design, and storytelling abilities
• Experience creating content in one or more formats such as social media, blogs, newsletters, websites, presentations, video, print, photography, and graphic design
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Proficiency with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others
• Positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Reliable punctuality and time management
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• Comfortable interacting with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and identities
• Ability to occasionally perform light physical tasks such as lifting supplies (typically 10-20 pounds, occasionally more), setting up materials, and supporting event operations
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and varied work environments
• Open to continuous learning and adaptation in a growing startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of content creation, marketing, communications, events, community service, or related experience
• Experience with photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, copywriting, blogging, email marketing, or website content
• Familiarity with analytics, metrics, indicators, A/B testing, and other areas of performance marketing, engagement, and conversion
• Experience working with startups, small businesses, nonprofits, schools, hospitality, events, or community organizations
• Portfolio demonstrating creative work across one or more mediums

Success in This Role
Successful candidates are curious, creative, dependable, and resourceful. They enjoy transforming ideas into engaging content, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing wherever needed to help their team succeed.
What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (~$20-$22 per hour)
• Flexible work hours and within candidate’s availability 
• Bi-weekly pay for hours worked (e.g., direct deposit or mailed check)
• Participation in NJ Earned Sick Leave Benefit Program and other standard NJ state-mandated benefits and protections, including NJ Unemployment, Temporary Disability, Family Leave Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Deductions
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Opportunities to make a positive impact

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume. Please also include in your resume:
(i) a bio/paragraph detailing your relevant prior experience (e.g., professional, hobbies, community service, education, speaking/certifications/awards if any, etc.) AND
(ii) a paragraph about why you believe you would be a good fit for this role AND
(iii) a link to your portfolio (OR must be able to show proof of some of your past relevant work products if you are scheduled for an interview)
We look forward to reviewing submissions on a rolling basis in the order received. The interview process for this role generally includes an initial Screening Interview and an In-Person Interview (that includes a behavioral as well as a technical skills assessment to help assess content creation and logistical aspects of the job). Interviews and assessments may be via phone, virtual, in-person, paper-based, and/or computer-based. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a background and reference check.
Please note that we are a very small team, so it may take a longer time to get back to you. Thank you for your understanding and we are excited about the prospect of working together!

Flexible work from home options available.