Freelance Food Feature Writer
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.
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 The Takeout
Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered.
Apply here
Source: MediaBistro
