Steady freelance work that pays on time! Daily Meal is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working freelancers to join our feature team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing and photographing content for print or the web in the areas of food, cooking, and dining. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. This role is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. This position requires the ability to produce time-sensitive reviews of new menu items and grocery products, as well as in-depth product rankings — both with accompanying photos. Typical assignments will be similar to the following examples and applicants’ photography samples must be of similar quality:

• We Baked, Tasted, And Ranked 8 Store-Bought Chocolate Cake Mixes
• We Tried Heinz's New Black Garlic Ranch And Harissa Aioli And One Is Especially Good

About Daily Meal

Whether you’re dining in or dining out, Daily Meal is your ultimate go-to source for recipes, entertaining ideas, and all the hottest food news. We’re serving up easy weeknight dinner recipes, party menus, and kitchen tips from experts you trust, along with all the details you need to stock your pantry with products you’ll love. And when you need a night away from the kitchen, we’ve got the scoop on the restaurant scene. Daily Meal has everything you need to make the most of every meal.

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: 8-10 cents per word, depending on the type of assignment
• Reimbursement for reviewed items
• 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 taking photographs of food and/or restaurants
• 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 Daily Meal
• Two examples of your food photography

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.