Freelance Ghostwriter for Olos

We’re looking for a freelance ghostwriter / thought-leadership writer to help build a founder-led content platform for Olos, a real estate and housing company focused on attainable housing, faith-owned and underutilized land, community impact, and smarter development execution. The goal is to turn the founder’s expertise into clear, substantive content that positions him as an expert in the space. This is not generic personal-brand content. We need someone who can understand complex topics and translate them into practical, intelligent writing for LinkedIn, newsletters, and occasional long-form articles. The founder’s content will focus on topics such as: Attainable housing Faith-owned and underutilized land Real estate development Community impact Public/private partnerships Capital stacks and feasibility Housing supply and execution challenges AI-enabled real estate analysis Mission-driven development models Scope of Work We are looking for ongoing monthly support. The expected monthly scope includes: One weekly 45-minute interview/call with the founder 8–12 LinkedIn posts per month 2 newsletter drafts per month 1 long-form article or op-ed draft per month Development of the founder’s tone, voice, and point of view Light content calendar support Repurposing founder interviews into multiple content assets The ideal writer should be comfortable interviewing a founder, extracting strong ideas, organizing them into a clear narrative, and writing in a voice that sounds thoughtful, direct, and credible. Ideal Candidate The right person will have experience with one or more of the following: Founder/executive ghostwriting B2B thought leadership Real estate, housing, urban planning, or development Impact investing or community development Nonprofit or faith-based development Public policy, infrastructure, or economic development Journalism or editorial writing We are especially interested in someone who can write with substance and editorial judgment — not generic LinkedIn “inspirational” content. What We’re Looking For You should be able to: Turn a recorded founder conversation into polished content Capture the founder’s voice without making the content sound overly corporate Write strong LinkedIn hooks and clear, useful posts Develop newsletter-style content with a strong point of view Suggest content angles based on industry trends and company positioning Understand nuanced topics and simplify them without dumbing them down Work independently and meet weekly/monthly deadlines Tone and Style The writing should be: Clear Smart Practical Direct Human Credible Insightful Non-generic Not overly promotional Not AI-sounding The goal is to make the founder known for original thinking around land, housing, development feasibility, and community impact. Budget Estimated monthly budget: $1,200–$1,500/month, depending on experience and agreed scope. Hourly range: $40–$60/hour. We expect this to be approximately 20–30 hours per month. To Apply Please include: 2–3 relevant writing samples Any founder/executive ghostwriting experience Any experience writing about real estate, housing, impact investing, urban planning, public policy, or similar industries A brief note on how you would approach the first 30 days Your typical process for interviewing a founder and turning conversations into content Paid Test Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a paid test assignment before we select the final person. The test may include creating: 2 LinkedIn posts 1 newsletter intro 3–5 headline ideas 2–3 thought-leadership angles Apply tot his job Apply To this Job