Freelance Food And Beverage Feature Writer - Dailymeal.com

Food and beverage site Daily Meal is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on food and beverage content similar to Daily Meal. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Daily Meal

Whether you’re dining in or dining out, Daily Meal is your ultimate go-to source for recipes, entertaining ideas, and all the hottest food news. We’re serving up easy weeknight dinner recipes, party menus, and kitchen tips from experts you trust, along with all the details you need to stock your pantry with products you’ll love. And when you need a night away from the kitchen, we’ve got the scoop on the restaurant scene. Daily Meal has everything you need to make the most of every meal.

Feature Writer Responsibilities:

• Research, pitch, and write 2600- to 3000-word articles in a custom CMS with a one-week to one-day turnaround, depending on the topic and timeliness of the article
• Claim feature article topics from a large selection of assignments
• Contribute to and follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

Compensation: 8 cents per word

Experience:

Minimum three years editorial experience writing and editing. Experience with building content in a CMS.

How to apply

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

• Your resume
• Three professional writing samples similar to the content shared on https://www.thedailymeal.com/ (attach these in a PDF or link to them in your cover letter)
• A letter of intent

Applications missing any of these elements will not 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.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Writing or editing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote