Freelance - Data Journalist

Red Ventures editorial team is seeking freelance writers with experience writing longform data-driven articles. Assignments are pre-determined with specific guidelines and routinely posted where you will have the ability to choose your assignments. Writers will be expected to research assigned topics; find, analyze and interpret data sets in order to write data-driven content to help consumers make informed decisions.

Terms:

Flat per piece rates
New assignments released regularly
Detailed project outlines
A monthly payment cycle
The ability to work on your own terms. This is a remote role, as long as you meet deadlines, you can write from anywhere.

Expectations:

You have experience in one or more of the following categories – insurance, personal finance, home services, travel
Deliver quality content that is easy to read
Thoroughly research topics and properly source credible references
Proofread: Turn in clean work that is publish ready
Follow detailed project specifications, outlines, length requirements and content style guidelines.

Qualifications:

You must have relevant articles in your writing portfolio
You have published work samples that show high quality writing with demonstrated understanding of grammar, AP style and basic web writing/SEO best practices.
You must have a Gmail account (or be able to make one).
You (or your company) must be based in the US

How to apply:

Submit your resume
Include at least two published writing samples that involve data analysis, or a link to an online portfolio with examples of your writing.
Complete the application below to prove freelance eligibility

If your resume and work fits our profile, you will receive information about our rates as well as our independent contractor agreement.