Staff Writer & Editor

Better Future Media is looking for a Staff Writer & Editor. We're seeking a talented writer and editor to create compelling original Substack articles for the Better Future Media brand. This role requires strong, research-backed writing with a clear point of view, grounded in the ideas and values driving our brand. Over time, the role could expand into additional writing, such as scriptwriting for videos and copywriting for our social media channels.

• Identify and research stories worth covering – monitoring incoming pitches and tracking developments across new economic systems, political power, and planetary wellbeing
• Research topics thoroughly before writing, including sourcing and fact-checking statistics and claims
• Write original Substack articles for Better Future Media – compelling, evidence-driven pieces that connect current events to systemic causes and surface real alternatives
• Edit article concepts developed by our team into polished, ready-to-publish versions
• Ghostwrite articles and social media posts for our founder, Michael, capturing his tone and style while maintaining the ideological framing of the publication
• Work with Michael to develop story angles, refine arguments, and iterate on drafts
• Maintain consistency with the BFM editorial identity across everything you publish

• Strong writer with experience writing long-form articles
• Frequent reader and contributor on Substack with understanding of what makes a piece get read and shared
• Background in copywriting or editorial work with ability to move between different registers: your own voice, a brand voice, a specific person's voice
• Interest in post-growth economics, movement building, human and planetary wellbeing, and the broader project of systemic change
• Experience writing for politically engaged, progressive audiences
• Bonus: Experience writing short-form social copy and video scripts

Fill out the application form at the link provided, submitting: 1) Your resume, 2) Two writing samples – including at least one long-form piece (Substack, essay, journalism, or similar) and ideally one piece written in a publication or brand voice other than your own, 3) A brief note on why this work matters to you and what makes you a good fit for the Better Future Media team.