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Steady assignments. Reliable pay. Home design and lifestyle site House Digest is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on architecture, interior design, gardening, housekeeping, and HGTV and similar networks. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About House Digest

At House Digest, we work hard to make sure you can live well. We cover home renovation trends, home design trends, and more. Our team of writers and editors have years of experience working in the home and garden media space. Do you need to know the best color to paint your walls, how to find the right plants for you, or need some serious celeb home inspo? House Digest gives you everything you need to make your house into a home.

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 content reaches 220M+ readers/month and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple, and more

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

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.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote

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