Shield
Staff Writer
Houston, TX · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
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About the role
- The Staff Writer is responsible for researching, analyzing, and creating high-quality content focused on firearms, Second Amendment issues, self-defense law, constitutional rights, and related public policy matters.
- This position serves as a critical bridge between complex legal concepts and everyday citizens by translating legal developments into accurate, understandable, and engaging content.
- Duties and Responsibilities Legal Research and Analysis Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative developments affecting firearm ownership, concealed carry, self-defense, and constitutional rights.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-form and short-form content for magazines, websites, newsletters, blogs, and social media.
- Maintain a consistent editorial voice while ensuring factual accuracy and legal integrity.
- Develop authoritative story concepts and content based on expert insights and current events.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with legal and industry sources.
- Collaborate with legal counsel, editors, and subject matter experts to review sensitive or legally significant content.
- Support marketing and audience engagement initiatives through content repurposing.
Requirements
- Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of professional writing, journalism, legal reporting, or content development experience.
- Experience working with subject matter experts and conducting professional interviews.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of the firearms industry and Second Amendment issues.
- Ability to read, interpret, and accurately summarize court opinions, legislative bills, statutes, and regulatory language.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and content management systems.
- Portfolio Requirement Submission of a professional writing portfolio demonstrating the ability to explain complex legal, technical, or policy-related subjects to a general audience.
- The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the firearms industry, federal and state firearm laws, self-defense legal principles, and the ability to communicate complex topics with clarity and precision.
Nice to have
- Master's in journalism.
- Paralegal certification.
- Degree or professional background in Criminal Justice, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
- Active License to Carry (LTC), Concealed Handgun License (CHL), or equivalent permit.
- Certified firearm instructor credentials.
- Experience within the firearms, hunting, outdoor recreation, or self-defense industries.
- Knowledge of digital publishing platforms, SEO best practices, and content marketing strategies.
- About U.S. LawShield At U.S. LawShield our focus is on encouraging people to take proactive measures to improve their safety and self-defense abilities-and to serve those who do.
Company info
- Adhere to editorial standards, journalistic ethics, company policies, and applicable media regulations.
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