Company Description
Polaris Media is a multi award winning Chicago based PR and marketing firm established in 2011 in Liverpool
UK. Specializing in maritime, engineering, energy, and manufacturing sectors, we help businesses elevate their brand presence, achieve market recognition, and foster growth.
Our services include PR, creative design, web design, social media campaigns, corporate video and photography, multilingual copywriting, and exhibition support. With a foundation in journalism and public relations, our team has extensive experience securing positive publicity across local, national, and international media. Polaris Media holds memberships in several industry associations and adheres to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ code of conduct.
Polaris was named international business of the year and professional services business of the year at the 2022 and 2020 Mersey Maritime Awards.
Polaris expanded to Chicago in 2022 and helped lead the reestablishment of the Chicago chapter of the International propeller club. The club was named chapter of the year in 2024 out of 80 port chapters worldwide. Polaris founder Ben Pinnington is Chicago propeller club president for 2026-2027 term.
Role Description
This is a contract-based remote role for a Writer at Polaris Media focused on creating compelling and accurate content. The writer will produce high-quality articles, reports, press releases, web content, blogs, and marketing materials tailored for various industries.
Responsibilities include conducting research, generating creative ideas, proofreading, and collaborating with the PR and marketing teams to meet project deadlines. The role requires a strong understanding of the maritime, engineering, and energy sectors, as well as the ability to adapt tone and style to various audiences and formats.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in writing, creative writing, and copywriting
- Research and content development skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in proofreading and editing, ensuring grammatical accuracy and brand alignment
- Ability to manage social media campaigns and integrate content into digital platforms
- Familiarity with industries such as maritime, engineering, energy, and manufacturing is a plus
- Experience in corporate communications, public relations, or marketing-related fields
- Collaborative mindset and excellent time management skills for a remote work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is strongly preferred
