Freelance Food and Grocery Feature Writer

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Mashed is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our feature team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on food, cooking, and grocery shopping content similar to Mashed. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. The position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours.

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.

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 cents per word
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
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 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 professional writing samples relevant to the content we share on Mashed (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.

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.