Freelance Food Feature Writer – $208.00 – $720.00 per week
Steady assignments. Reliable pay. Static Media is looking for freelance feature writers who live and breathe food—whether it’s cooking and dining trends, ingredient deep-dives, or cocktail culture. We’re seeking creative, self-motivated writers to craft clean, compelling features with strong sourcing and a clear point of view for our teams at Chowhound, Mahsed, Tasting Table, and The Takeout.
Writers typically contribute to one brand but may occasionally write across multiple food sites depending on need. Ideal candidates have at least three years of professional writing experience, preferably covering food, drink, or lifestyle topics.
This is a remote freelance role with flexible hours and consistent assignments. It is open to U.S.-based candidates only. Because our food coverage centers on U.S.-specific products, retailers, and restaurant chains, we’re prioritizing applicants who are familiar with the U.S. grocery landscape, consumer trends, and have access to U.S. products.
Note: Once you reach the application form, you’ll be able to indicate which food brand(s) you’d like to write for—feel free to choose one or several!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Choose from a curated list of feature topics
- Research and write 2,600- to 3,000-word articles in our custom CMS
- Turn around clean drafts within 1–7 days, depending on assignment
- Follow our editorial strategy and style guide to keep quality high and tone consistent
What We Offer:
- 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
- Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
- High visibility: Static Media content reaches 220M+ readers/month and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple, and more
- Compensation: 8 cents per word. Writers contribute feature articles ranging from 2,600 to 3,000 words. We ask for a minimum of one article per week. Completing one to three articles per week is common, resulting in estimated earnings ranging from $208–$720 per week. The weekly rate shown on this post is an estimate required by Indeed’s platform.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of writing or editing experience
- Proficiency in CMS platforms
- Familiarity with AP Style
How to Apply:
Please send us:
- Your resume
- A short cover letter
- Three writing samples that reflect the type of content we publish
Incomplete applications won’t 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.
Job Type: Contract
Base Pay: $208.00 – $720.00 per week