Freelance Lifestyle Writer

Wide Open Media Group is a modern media company that embraces and celebrates the American spirit: It’s life, not lifestyle. Under the helm of Publishers Clearing House (PCH), our house of brands connects engaged audiences with educational and entertaining content deeply rooted in their passions and curiosities.

Job Description:

WideOpenCountry.com, a leading country music, entertainment, and lifestyle website, is seeking talented freelance writers to contribute engaging and high-quality content regularly. As a freelance lifestyle writer, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for food and drink, fashion and beauty, pets, travel, entertainment, and more with our dedicated audience.

Responsibilities:

Create compelling content in various lifestyle categories, including entertainment, food and drink, fashion and beauty, pets, travel, and general lifestyle.
Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and provide up-to-date information to our readers.
Write engaging, informative, and well-structured articles and listicles that align with our brand voice and style guidelines.
Adhere to all SEO best practices, without compromising editorial style, to position Wide Open Country as a go-to destination for lifestyle content.
Pitch original ideas to contribute to our evolving content calendar.
Collaborate with our full-time editorial team to refine and polish articles for publication.
Meet deadlines consistently and manage your workload efficiently.

Requirements

Qualifications:

3+ years proven experience as a lifestyle writer, preferably with experience in entertainment, food and drink, fashion and beauty, pets, travel, or general lifestyle topics.
Exceptional writing skills with a strong understanding of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as tone and voice.
Ability to match the established brand voice and adjust tone based on subject matter.
Expert knowledge of SEO best practices and the ability to incorporate keywords naturally.
Strong research skills to gather relevant information from credible sources.
Familiarity with WordPress and basic image editing.
A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach to work, with excellent time management skills.
Passion for country music, entertainment, and the country lifestyle.

Application Requirements:

Please email kosullivan@pch.com with the subject line “WOC Lifestyle Application” and submit a very brief cover letter, resume, and at least 3 writing samples that demonstrate your ability to write engaging lifestyle content. Include a list of the lifestyle topics you feel most comfortable writing about and give us a general overview of your availability.