Freelance Editor

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Mashed.com is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance editors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience editing content for print or the web with a focus on food and dining content similar to Mashed. They will be versatile, self-sufficient, and possess team management experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Mashed

Mashed is the ultimate destination for food lovers. Whether you're just learning how to cook or ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level, Mashed has all the tips and tricks you'll ever need to be a chef… Or at least enough hacks to help you fake it til you make it. We’ve got your back at every step, from grocery shopping smarts to serving a perfectly prepared dish. Would you rather eat out than whip it up yourself? Mashed has all the info you’ll need for that, too — from the best and worst foods to order at your favorite restaurants, to what today’s most popular chefs really have up their sleeves. No matter what kind of foodie you are, Mashed has your recipe for success.

Editor Responsibilities:

Edit and publish articles, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and SEO
Send feedback to writers as needed
Coordinate content and coverage with content strategy team
Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

Compensation: $23 per hour
Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
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 editing and/or writing
Experience with building content in a CMS

How To Apply:

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

Your resume
A cover letter
Three samples of work you've edited professionally (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)
Three published writing samples (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)

Applications missing any of these elements 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Experience:

professional writing or editing: 3 years (Required)