Grunge is looking for a science/history writer

Static Media’s entertainment, science, and history site Grunge is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our team.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on movies/TV, science, history, and general weird stuff — in short, content similar to what’s published on Grunge. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. This position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The world is pretty weird…in fact, it’s a whole lot weirder than you think. If you haven’t learned something new today, you’re missing out. Grunge is the place to immerse yourself in fun facts and cool tidbits on history, entertainment, science, and plenty more. It’s just like reading books…but exciting!

QUALIFICATIONS

Claim news and evergreen article topics from a large selection of assignments
Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site’s areas of coverage
Research and write 300- to 800-word articles in custom CMS
Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
Contributing to and following the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
Compensation: $21 per hour

Experience:

Minimum three years editorial experience writing and editing. Experience with building content in a CMS.

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