Freelance Journalist – $1,750 – $2,500 a month
We’re seeking part-time freelance journalists to write news articles about their topics of expertise for our flagship suite of products. You will work closely with our team of editors to create and deliver high-quality news content that meets weekly deadlines. Your role will play a crucial role in building a next-gen news media company.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Develop well-researched pitches and submit to an editor for review, putting aside personal opinions so as to remain as unbiased as humanly possible
- Turn those pitches into ~200-word news articles aligning to The DONUT Style Guide
- Revise work based on editorial feedback
- Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the 10-hour weekly schedule.
- Maintain regular communication with the team regarding progress and availability within the specified hours. Flexibility in scheduling is available.
Qualifications
- Preferably 5 or more years of writing and editing experience at a newsletter-focused publication.
- Prior experience with creative writing/copywriting/comedic writing/stand-up comedy/improv preferred.
- An exceptional written communicator.
- Training in how to tell a story using words, images, or audio, and an understanding of how to create content that draws an audience.
- An entrepreneurial spirit who truly wants to help build a next-gen media company to positively impact the world.
- Ability to execute regular job duties whether you’re in a Starbucks, airport terminal, or home office.
- The ability to remove yourself from your work, take feedback, and apply it.
- ABOVE ALL: You must be insatiably curious with a love and passion for learning new things. Effort trumps experience in our book.
Job Location
- Work remotely with consistent daily communication with The DONUT team.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate
TO APPLY:
Apply to the link below with your cover letter, resume, and top three examples from your writing portfolio. Please include any relevant background about yourself and your previous editorial experiences that will further illustrate your fit for this position. Bonus points for attempting to create your own DONUT news article.
https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/donut-news-inc-freelance-journalist-7bb8d1ab-a8e0-48a2-b827-83785c66fedf
Job Types: Contract, Freelance
Pay: $1,750.00 – $2,500.00 per month