Job Summary
Position: Freelance Writer
Location:USA - Telecommute
Status:Part-time, Independent Contractor
Job Functions:
Deliver unique, industry driven and company specific articles that inform and engage our readers on a variety of telecommuting related topics, including telecommuting and company news and trends, job search help, career advice, and work/life balance.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Writing and submitting one (1) 700- to 800-word article every week
- Craft original, unique content on assigned telecommuting related topics
- Take a creative approach toward writing topics. We are not interested in templated, fluffy writing
- Comply with data integrity and security policies
Key Competencies
- Ability to write on a variety of topics using a conversational, yet professional, tone
- Use of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Fluent in written and verbal English
- Excellent web-based research skills to perform creditable research as required to support article topics
- Quick to respond. As a 100% virtual company, it's highly important we establish open and responsive lines of communication
- Computer literacy in a Windows environment and internet browsing. Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Word.
- Ability and willingness to take direction and handle constructive criticism
- Able to consistently meet deadlines
- Capable of maintaining confidentiality
Position Requirements
- Ability to write and submit one (1) 700- to 800-word article every week with a Friday morning deadline
- Availability to pick up other writing assignments as needed, including press releases, website content, and newsletters
Education and Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year verifiable work-from-home experience
- Established and verifiable prior paid freelance writing experience
Compensation
Articles are paid at $25.00 - $30.00 per article, depending on the amount of research needed and/or the complexity of the assignment. A byline is also included.
Payment Terms
Contractors invoice Virtual Vocations for services rendered once per calendar month. Contractors are paid at the beginning of each month for work completed during the prior month. Contractors must be able to accept ACH direct deposits.
Qualification
To qualify for the Freelance Writer role with Virtual Vocations, candidates must submit and pass a Sample Article Review, where payment will be made if we elect to use the article.
How to Apply
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