Freelance Food and Grocery News Writer
Steady freelance work that pays on time! Food and grocery site Mashed is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our 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. These positions are 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.
News Writer Responsibilities:
Claim news and evergreen article topics from a selection of assignments
Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site's areas of coverage
Research and write 300- to 900-word articles in a custom CMS
Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
What We Offer:
Compensation: $21 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 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 letter of intent
Three professional writing samples relevant to the content shared on Mashed (attach these in a PDF or link to them in your cover letter)
Applications without all 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.