Writer, WikiHow – $18/hr – $22/hr

The Role

WikiHow is proud to partner on this role with Eastridge Workforce Solutions, an Employee Owned Company. You will write and revise how-to content while learning from wikiHow’s high-caliber content management team. This remote, paid position with basic benefits is for a full-time 40-hour work week during regular business hours (Pacific time).

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We have openings for two different writing roles:

  • lifestyle writers focused on topics like astrology, relationships, home maintenance, fitness, mental health, finance, pets, careers, and social topics but with a willingness to write about an even wider array of instructional topics and trends
  • technology writers focused on topics like emerging tech, social platforms, software instructions, tech troubleshooting, hardware descriptions, and upgrades

What You’ll Do

  • Produce empathetic and friendly SEO-optimized content in a fast-paced environment
  • Work on a wide range of how-to topics in a variety of formats
  • Research articles to provide the best support and information for billions of readers
  • Participate in other content-related projects and initiatives as needed

What You’ll Bring

  • A college degree, preferably in a writing-intensive field
  • Experience researching, writing, editing, and evaluating content
  • Ability to write in a clear, engaging, and friendly tone across a variety of topics
  • Motivation and drive to work independently
  • Eagerness for constructive feedback and collaboration
  • Experience writing SEO content
  • A passion for helping people!

To Apply

  • Send a brief introductory email with the subject line “Staff Writer – City you live in – Topic area (Lifestyle/Tech/Both)” to writing@wikihow.com (e.g., Staff Writer – San Francisco – Lifestyle).
  • The email should include your resume, a short cover letter, one writing sample, (if you have an example of published work intended for a broad audience, please share that), and a brief (4-5 sentences) sample introduction for one of the topics below. Please use this as an opportunity to show us your unique voice and style. We look for introductions that are friendly, engaging, targeted to the query, and use SEO best practices.
  • How to deal with a crush who ignores you
  • How to make flavored sparkling water
  • How to help someone with a personality disorder
  • How to speed up your wifi
  • How to Create a Photo Album on an iPhone or iPad

We will be reviewing and contacting applicants about next steps. Keep in mind that we’re a small team processing a high volume of applications. While we do review every application, we unfortunately can’t guarantee a response to every applicant. We are very grateful for your time and interest in wikiHow!

Salary and Other Compensation:

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is between $18-22 per hour. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include location, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.