News Writer at Success Mag (Self-Help, Professional Development) – $100 for 500-word pieces
SUCCESS Enterprises is a leading provider of personal and professional development content, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. With a rich 127-year history, we offer a wide range of resources, including digital magazines, podcasts, workshops, and membership programs. We are seeking a skilled news writer to join our dynamic team and deliver timely, relevant news stories that complement existing content and the SUCCESS brand.
The news writer will play a critical role in ensuring the consistent delivery of news-focused articles. This role requires editorial proficiency with excellent writing and reporting skills, a strong commitment to deadlines, and the ability to identify compelling story ideas. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and possess a passion for creating high-quality content that drives traffic and engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and identify news and timely stories that address readers’ general curiosity.
- Ensure news stories can be supplemented by SUCCESS’ existing content and offerings in a relevant way.
- Develop news story ideas weekly to present to editors.
- Write assigned stories, maintaining a consistent editorial voice and style across all pieces.
- Work with editors as needed to ensure pitches are unique, timely and aligned with brand standards.
- Submit completed stories within hours of receiving assignment details.
- Review content prior to submission to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Have the ability to problem solve under tight deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in deadline-focused written media.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality content.
- Familiarity with G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.) and project management platforms.
Our standard rate for these articles is $100 for 500-word pieces, though these can change based on topic depth, reporting requirements, etc. Our standard deadline for these pieces is 24-48 hours.