Copy Editor

ABOUT US

The Algorand Foundation's mission is to power a world where information has integrity & innovative solutions can scale - based on the Algorand blockchain technology. 

The Algorand blockchain is uniquely capable of delivering on the promise of a borderless global economy. It achieves transaction throughputs at the speed of traditional finance, but with immediate finality, near zero transaction costs, and on a 24/7 basis. Its carbon-neutral platform and unique pure proof-of-stake consensus mechanism offers security and scalability on a decentralized protocol, all without a second of downtime since it went live in 2019. The Algorand Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the global promise of the Algorand blockchain by taking responsibility for promoting the technology, decentralized governance, and a healthy and prosperous open-source ecosystem. Learn more about Algorand Foundation at www.algorand.co 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Copy Editor, you will play a vital role in shaping Algorand’s voice across various platforms. You will be responsible for refining written content, ensuring consistency, and maintaining brand standards across internal and external communications. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and an interest in blockchain technology.

You will work as part of the marketing team and with content creators across the organization to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences, highlight Algorand’s innovations, and meet/exceed performance metrics.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain and enforce the Algorand style guide, ensuring consistency in brand tone and messaging across all content.
• Review and edit blog posts, press releases, presentations, reports, and website content for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
• Develop original copy for various marketing initiatives, including newsletters, blog posts, and promotional materials.
• Conduct research and utilize internal experts to ensure all blockchain-related content is factual and accessible for different audiences.
• Analyze content performance, optimizing copy for engagement, SEO, and conversion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and community teams to understand priorities and align copy strategically.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in crafting clear, concise, and compelling copy. 
• Exceptional grasp of grammar rules.
• Experience writing copy in the fintech, technology, software or blockchain space, with a passion and curiosity for researching and verifying information. 
• An awareness and genuine interest in contemporary issues and trends relevant to Algorand and the crypto industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in SEO and keyword-driven content development.
• Strong communication, research, and typing skills.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, flexibility, and motivation.
• Ability to understand the needs associated with a project and the target audience.
• Receptive to feedback.
• Able to meet deadlines with consistency.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

You will work with a team of talented and fun-loving trailblazers across the world who are building an equitable and borderless economy together. In addition, you will get: 

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent retention program
• Diverse, open, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Supportive and flexible work arrangement
• Monthly wellness budget
• Computer and tech accessories
• To own your growth plan 
  

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS
Algorand Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. Following applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws of the country in which the applicant resides.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact join@algorand.foundation

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information gathered will be treated in strict confidence and solely used for recruitment purposes.

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To protect the interests of all parties, Algorand Foundation does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party agency/ search firm recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any Algorand Foundation employee regardless of the means of transmission (email, social media, etc.)  will become the sole property of Algorand Foundation. Algorand Foundation will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.