Freelance Food Writer – The Takeout Job 2024 Full Time

Steady freelance work that pays on time! ​The Takeout is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our news 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 The Takeout. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. The position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About The Takeout

At The Takeout, our mission is to improve people’s lives through food, celebrating gourmet and everyday dishes with equal enthusiasm — and sharing the latest food trends, expert cooking advice, and taste tests in an authoritative and accessible way. Whether you’re a passionate home cook, a devoted foodie, or simply someone who enjoys a good meal, The Takeout offers something for everyone.

News Writer Responsibilities:

• Claim news and evergreen article topics from a selection of assignments
• Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site’s areas of coverage
• Research and write 300- to 900-word articles in a custom CMS
• Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
• Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $21 per hour
• Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
• 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 The Takeout

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• professional writing and/or editing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote