Freelance News Writer Jobs

Title: Freelance News Writer

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Editorial Complex Content

Salary: $20-$24/hr

Union Status: Non-Union

Duration: Freelance

The Role

Complex Networks is seeking a freelance News Writer to join our editorial team. Reporting directly to the News Director and on-shift News Editors, the News Writer will pitch and write stories for the Complex editorial news team. The ideal candidate is a digitally savvy journalist with a passion for reporting news who can react quickly and effectively to developing stories and the conversations they create.

This is a freelance remote position that can be based near our New York or LA offices.

You Will

• Actively monitor digital publishers, social media, and other resources for potential news coverage in between write-ups
• Cover breaking news with quick and accurate information
• Pitch and write news stories in a timely manner
• Proofread and fact-check the draft before turning in to the editor for review
• Properly build draft in Content Management System, which includes story writeup, headline, lead image, and more required fields
• Occasionally update news stories

You Have

• A strong understanding of the subjects Complex covers
• 2+ years of writing and reporting experience at a publisher or website
• Exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines while maintaining quality work
• Sound editorial judgment
• Outstanding spelling and grammar competency
• Flexibility in schedule to potentially work daytime, evenings, and weekends
• Experience working in a Content Management System

To be considered for this opportunity please apply at [email protected]

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non-sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.