We are a family-owned laboratory looking for writers to translate lab results into plain English for normal people like you and me.

This job entails writing creative, concise reports and talking with our customers about their engines. An interest in engines helps, but the ability to write well is much more important.

Blackstone's Writing Job FAQs!

Writing all day? Really?
Yep.

That’s awesome. I love to write!
Sweet! What kind of writing do you do?

Well, I wrote some papers in college.
Okayyyy…anything else?

I haven’t done any writing since then. But I got an A in English one year in high school!
Well…come on in and we’ll see what you’ve got.

I don’t really know anything about engines. I’m kind of intimidated by the topic, honestly.
That's fine. Most people don’t know anything about engines or oil. We know we're going to have to train anyone we hire. We have a great training program (Blackstone U!) that will teach you all you need to know about engines, oil, our lab tests, and more.

Do I really need my private pilot's license to work here?

No! Indeed put that there and I can't figure out how to get it off. But we will help you GET your private pilot's license if you are interested!

Have I seen this ad before?
Yes indeed (ha!), you have. We grow about 10% every year and always need more writers. It’s a hard position to fill – the person really has to enjoy writing and do it well.

A cover letter? Seriously?
Seriously! It’s your chance to sell yourself! And a chance to showcase your writing! Send us something interesting. Don't use chatgpt or a stock letter from Indeed. Creative writing is part of this job.

I’ve never heard of Blackstone. Why should I work there?
Because we are awesome. No seriously, we are. This job is just the right mix of introvert and extrovert – you have your own space, but there are other writers all around you that you can talk to IRL, or via instant message, phone, or smoke signals (kidding, please don't set the office on fire). We have company parties and go to Crazy Pinz and Tin Caps games. It’s a casual, low-stress environment.

Okay but Blackstone is a small company and my fondest wish is to climb the corporate ladder.
Well, if you’re aiming for a Forbes-500 company, we’re not your gig. You’re basically talking to the top right now. But many of our writers have branched out into other jobs at Blackstone, following their passion into coding, podcasting, photography, social media, lab work, and more. We’re a great place to work and our employees tend to stay for years. Come join us!

Role Responsibilities

• Excellent command of the English language, especially punctuation and grammar
• Ability to translate data into plain English
• Good observation skills and a keen attention to detail
• Ability to spot trends
• Use creativity to convey technical information to everyday people
• Edit copy generated by other analysts

Please include a cover letter with resume! It shows us how well you write, and it tells us why we should call you instead of the many, many other people who apply. Resumes without a cover letter will be set on fire and launched into the dumpster with a trebuchet. (If you can't figure out how to upload a cover letter to Indeed, feel free to apply on our website.)

We offer all the standard benefits, plus myriad weird benefits. Excellent health insurance for you and your family? Check. Vacation and holiday pay? Check. AFLAC supplemental insurance, life insurance, Simple IRA, YMCA membership? Check, check, check. Plus, casual atmosphere, free oil samples, and paid lunch.

But wait, there's more! Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? If not, you aren't dreaming big enough -- Blackstone can help you to obtain your private pilot’s license.

People join Blackstone because they need a job. They stay because it's a great place to work. This is the job you've been looking for!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• professional: 1 year (Preferred)
• writing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (Required)

Work Location: In person