Freelance Food Writer/Photographer

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Chowhound is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working freelancers to join our feature team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing and photographing content for print or the web in the areas of food, cooking, and dining. We are looking for U.S.-based, creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. This role is work-from-home (U.S.-based) with flexible, stable hours. This position requires the ability to produce time-sensitive reviews of new menu items and grocery products typically only available in the U.S., as well as in-depth product rankings — both with accompanying photos. Typical assignments will be similar to the following examples and applicants’ photography samples must be of similar quality:

Peanut Butter Brands You Should Buy And The Ones You Should Avoid
Popular Store-Bought Iced Coffee Brands, Ranked Worst To First

About Chowhound

Chowhound is a site for food aficionados; for everyone who wants to know the absolute best way to prepare a dish and the science behind why that’s so. We dig deep into the history of food and how it works, and care just as much about the best time of year to buy oysters as we do the reason American cheese has such a perfect melt (and whether or not it’s actually cheese). If you are a serious home cook, a chef (currently or in a previous life), or just love researching the what and why something operates the way it does, Chowhound is the place for you.

Feature Writer Responsibilities:

Claim feature article topics from a selection of assignments
Research, pitch, and write 2600- to 3000-word articles in a custom CMS with a one-week to one-day turnaround, depending on the topic and timeliness of the article
Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

Compensation: 8-10 cents per word, depending on the type of assignment
Reimbursement for reviewed items
Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
No invoicing: our system is automated – you do not need to invoice us and we always email you a detailed statement each pay period
Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required:

Minimum three years editorial experience writing and/or editing
Experience taking photographs of food and/or restaurants
Experience with building content in a CMS
Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook

How To Apply:

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

Your resume
A cover letter
Three professional writing samples relevant to the content we share on Chowhound
Two examples of your food photography

Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.

All content on Static Media's sites is written entirely by humans. While we understand AI-written content is becoming prevalent, any articles submitted using AI during the hiring process will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.