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Job summary 1

We're looking for a regular Freelance Writer who can contribute entertaining and well-researched pieces to our site, though what we're taking pitches on can vary based on the season. We love pieces that showcase your personality, as well as highlight a topic that you're passionate and knowledgeable about! The Freelance Writer should expect to pitch stories in the following formats: lists, how-to guides or explainers, super timely or trending news stories, interviews with experts, first-person stories about trying something interesting, and more

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Pitch stories to fit into various coverage areas across the site, including (but not limited to) pop culture, trending news, TV, Movies, books, social media roundups, celebrity lists, travel, and lifestyle.
Ability to self-edit — we will offer onboarding and light editorial guidance but expect posts to require very light editing.
Take assignments from editors at will.

Requirements & Skills 1

Previous experience writing lists and/or about topics BuzzFeed regularly covers
- The ability to find unique angles for major news stories
- Experience vetting and sourcing photos a plus
- Experience with SEO a plus

Job summary 2

We’re looking for a Freelance Writer who will play a crucial role in scaling our organic content across our website, social media channels, ad networks, affiliates, and partner sites to continue driving our audience reach and user growth. We want to build a library of helpful articles that provides valuable insights and information to our customers. This position reports to our senior editors.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Writing engaging and insightful editorial content that will inform our readers, help them make important decisions about their finances, and provide long-lasting value
- Researching and fact-checking highly sought-after topics across personal finance, insurance, and car and home-related subject matter
- Adhering to our brand guidelines across all digital media platforms
- Tracking and analyzing content performance to continue driving visibility across search and social channels

Requirements & Skills 2

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, preferably in a writing-intensive major (e.g. Journalism, Communications, English Literature, Media, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, etc)
- Impeccable writing skills including the ability to harness style, tone, and voice to appeal to your target audience
- Strong attention to detail; ability to conduct thorough and meticulous research
- Strong command of the written English language and an eye for how details can make a big impact

Job summary 3

We're looking for a Freelance Writer to help create engaging content on a wide variety of topics, from finance and technology to pop culture and entertainment. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in creating 100% unique and informative content that engages the reader conversationally and invitingly. The type of content that we are looking for is meant to make the reader want to continue coming back to the landing page and, in some cases, increase conversions for a sale. In addition to having a reliable internet connection and a standard word processor (i.e. Microsoft Word), applicants should be able to meet deadlines, perform basic research and ideally be able to provide samples of previously published works as a part of the application process.

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Create grammatically sound, engaging content that follows all specifications and guidelines (including keyword usage and density)
Perform basic research on assigned topics and synthesize articles that provide value to the reader

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Competent in performing basic research on a wide variety of topics
A reliable internet connection and word processing software
- Familiarity and proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Effective communication skills, ability to meet deadlines and work well with others
- Preferably at least 1-year experience creating online web content for small business clients

Job summary 4

We are looking for a part-time Freelance Writer to develop scientific web content and research manuscripts. The research manuscripts will be related to nucleic acid technologies and their applications. These writings will be very technical involving sequencing technologies such as NGS. We expect the writer to have some scientific background and writing experience in these fields.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Write, and edit research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, after communicating with the internal team and researching scholarly literature;
Produce web content, including educational articles, related to oncology and somatic mutations, after researching scholarly literature;
Produce, and edit figures/illustrations for website content and research manuscripts.

Requirements & Skills 4

A Bachelor's or equivalent degree.
- A Master/Ph.D. in biology or any life science, MD, or similar advanced degrees, with knowledge of nucleic acid research is preferred.
- At least 2-3 years of successful track record in scientific/medical editing/writing
- Experience in oncology writing is preferred.

Job summary 5

We're looking for a Freelance Writer. The ideal candidate will be a strong content writer with a background and/or direct experience in digital marketing and/or the software/tech industry. Specifically, she or he will have experience in Digital/data marketing and/or marketing software preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Email marketing enablement
Marketing automation enablement
Data management & activation
- Marketing strategy & analytics
- Lead gen & nurturing
- Digital transformation & change management

Requirements & Skills 5

Association and/or member-based marketing a plus
- Repurposing other formats (i.e. webinars, slide decks) into digestible, relatable blogs
- Interviewing subject matter experts to develop blogs from scratch
- Experience crafting product-based and thought leadership blogs geared toward specific personas

Job summary 6

We're looking for a Freelance Writer to write articles on DIY crafts, upcycling, and other home decor projects. This is a remote position.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Write up articles based on article spec. Work will be submitted via our online writing platform.
All facts should be credited and sourced.
Work should be free of spelling/grammar errors, lack of plagiarism, and be factually accurate.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor's degree in English or equivalent
- Experience writing and covering DIY topics
- Operate well with deadlines
- Strong written and digital communication skills

Job summary 7

We are searching for a Freelance Writer with a flare for concise, thoughtful copy and a passion for both storytelling and technology. Are you a technology and word nerd? Do you have experience translating complex topics into engaging, easy-to-understand copy? Then this job is for you!

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Become part of the storytelling of Impinj: our products, partners, customers, and our team
Create sophisticated and engaging short-form and long-form content that meets strategic objectives, with possible projects including blog posts, infographics, ebooks, product briefs, customer stories, video scripts, emails, and more
Interpret creative direction and adapt established messaging guidelines into persuasive copy concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of writing for a global audience
- Write concise, grammatically correct copy that is consistent with brand tone and voice, and tailored to target audiences
- Apply standard methodologies for collecting and captivating audiences across all platforms, including web content, emails, social media, search engines, and more
- Think critically about the writing “voice” for best relating to the target audience

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or Creative Writing is preferred
2+ years experience as a writer, working in a fast-paced, dynamic journalistic or marketing environment, preferably with a background in B2B technology
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail
An ability to take complicated concepts, and simplify them into clear, concise content
Established track record of creating successful marketing content from start to finish, with knowledge of SEO standard methodologies
Boundless enthusiasm for digging into the details of IoT technology, and high proficiency at researching through a variety of sources
- A strong work ethic with a high degree of accuracy, creativity, ambition, and follow-through
- A commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement, and an ability to take constructive criticism
- Cover letter and content work samples highly recommended

Job summary 8

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Freelance Writer to write content for our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Communicating directly with and taking direction from SEO and Content Marketing Managers
Writing monthly batches of content for designated clients, which may include blogs, resource pages, category pages, product pages, eBooks, and other types of web copy
Performing research on designated clients and becoming a brand expert
Performing research on the assigned monthly topics
Utilizing SEO best practices in your writing including the body, headings, titles, and meta descriptions
- Adhering to brand guides, matching the writing style of our clients, and using verbiage that speaks to our target market
- Reviewing and proofing your work to ensure your copy is high-quality, clean, and error-free
- Making edits and revisions as needed

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience writing SEO-optimized copy
The ability to be efficient, detail-oriented, and reliable
Proven experience writing to different target audiences and adjusting your writing style as needed
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- The capacity to answer emails promptly and occasionally talk on the phone (reminder: This is a remote/freelance position)
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with Google Docs would be a plus

Job summary 9

We're looking for an experienced Freelance Writer with a background in writing parenting and/or mental health-focused blogs and articles, to support ongoing marketing activities. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer who loves to tell stories that engage and inspire, address complex child development topics, and align with the Company’s mission of child development through social, emotional, and cognitive learning.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Research, write and edit engaging, parent-focused content related to the 5-to 10-year-old age range, covering general child development and/or mental health, developmental and behavioral issues in children.
- Identify and prepare weekly thought leadership blog topics and short-form articles to drive traffic, educate website visitors and a growing social media community, and demystify the topic of child development through social, emotional, and cognitive learning.
- Maintain and provide enhancements to existing content.
- Understand Embodied’s audience and content goals and execute those goals while maintaining high editorial standards.

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor's degree in Writing, Communication, Marketing, or a related field is required.
Published writer with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Proficient grammar and punctuation, with a working knowledge of the Associated Press stylebook.
Ability to research new topics, interview subjects, and fact-check details.
- Have a professional, consistent, and engaging writing style that encourages readers to share on social media and elsewhere.
- Ability to align with our keyword strategy and write SEO-friendly content
- Team player, but with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Freelance Writer to create quality content and enhance our user experience.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Guide, Plan, Research, and develop content according to our editorial guideline
Curate content
- Content must be relevant, in keeping with current trends, and error-free.
- Strong Organizational skills and reliable and detail-oriented
- Can learn fast and be flexible to perform tasks

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