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Steady freelance work that pays on time! Food and dining site Tasting Table is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our feature team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on food, cooking, and dining content similar to Tasting Table. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. The position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours.

About Tasting Table

Tasting Table is a one-stop shop for all food and drink enthusiasts. We bring you practical cooking tips and dining advice, must-try recipes you can trust, and all the top news from the food world. Whether you're looking for the latest viral trends or the tried-and-true methods of your favorite chefs, there's a place for you at Tasting Table — no reservations required.

Feature Writer Responsibilities:

• Claim feature article topics from a selection of assignments
• 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
• Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

• Compensation: 8 cents per word
• Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
• No invoicing: our system is automated – you do not need to invoice us and we always email you a detailed statement each pay period
• Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
• Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
• Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required:

• Minimum three years editorial experience writing and/or editing
• Experience with building content in a CMS
• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook

How To Apply:

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

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the content we share on Tasting Table

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.