Mashed.com is again seeking freelance food writers in the U.S. to add to its team! The right candidates for these positions will be passionate about all things food and have at least a year of web writing experience.
Experience as an entertainment writer or profiling celebrity chefs is a definite plus.
From the site:
“Mashed is the ultimate destination for food lovers. Whether you’re just learning how to cook or ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level, Mashed has all the tips and tricks you’ll ever need to be a chef… Or at least enough hacks to help you fake it til you make it. We’ve got your back at every step, from grocery shopping smarts to serving a perfectly prepared dish.”
Requirements (from the work-at-home job listing):
Experience:
- At least one year writing professionally
- Building content in a CMS, preferably WordPress
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities:
- Interest in and knowledge of food topics covered by Mashed is a must
- Use reputable and authoritative sources to write factual content
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Expertise in story selection and tone to fit the site’s unique voice
- Under the brand’s unique voice, write clean and entertaining copy that is well-researched for longform features ranging between 1,000 and 3,000 words
- Follow the best practices of our style guide, editorial strategy and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
Hours are flexible. You will be given your choice of post ideas from a variety of topics, then will have seven days to research your post, pitch the structure, and write it up!
If you are a passionate foodie/freelance writer, and this sounds like the right work at home job for you, please visit the original freelance job posting. Good luck!
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