Upworthy is seeking work at home writers for its Trending Team. This position can be performed from anywhere with Internet. Scheduling is flexible.
You will be monitoring the Web for trending topics, happenings, and concepts; pitching ideas for articles on current trends; accepting story assignments from your editor; developing a presence on social media; and more.
Ideal Qualifications (from work-at-home job listing):
- Is fast but detail oriented. Responds quickly. Writes clean copy. Willing to take on any story and make it soar.
- Flexible. Willing to roll with changes to processes or goals, and eager to learn and employ new skills
- Has strong virtual communication skills and is a calm team player under tight deadline pressure
- Has a vibrant, active presence on social media, specifically Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr.
- Has 3+ years professional experience in at least one of the following areas:
Journalism / reporting / writing / editing / documentary work
Comedy writing / songwriting
Graphic design / art / visual communication
Spoken word / performance / acting / improv
Copywriting / marketing / online marketing / advertising
Social media
Activism
Communications
Compensation for staff writers is competitive. All full-time staffers are offered a stake in the company, as well as a 401K after six months. You take a vacation when you please.
Finally, the company offers a free no-deductible health insurance plan, as well as dental and vision benefits.
If interested in this telecommute opportunity, please see the original work at home employment listing. Good luck!
