ACE is looking for Freelance Lifestyle Writers for a new project launching in 2021.
As a Freelance Lifestyle Writer you will:
- Stay on top of and report on Capital Region trends and topics of interest to a diverse mix of millennials and Gen Zs, using existing templates and maximizing content for web, video and social media.
- Propose your own story ideas and angles based on your insight and knowledge, as well as receive assignments from editors and managers.
- Understand what does/doesn’t work for a story on our site, and demonstrate flexibility and willingness to re-focus ideas.
- Dive into research, making use of internal and external links, to show your stories are based on more than just one person’s opinion.
- Take a data-driven approach to writing, to gain insights on article performance.
- Ability to work in an independent environment.
- Consistently deliver high-quality, self-edited, and professional articles.
- Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and demanding remote environment.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Experience and background in — and passion for! – writing and reporting on a variety of topics including: Culture, News Trends, Travel, Food, and other Lifestyle topics, as well as a distinctive voice that resonates with our target audience.
- A strong grasp of proper grammar and punctuation (e.g., Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style). Knowledge of AP Style is a plus.
- The skill to recognize interesting news elements, come up with story ideas, and have these appeal to our audience.
- A willingness to learn quickly and adapt to the varying and ever-changing demands of the job.
- A working knowledge of search-engine optimization and previous experience using WordPress is strongly preferred.
If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please send resume, articles, and published writing samples to [email protected].
