Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FLUENT IN BLK is an independent lifestyle media brand covering Black entrepreneurship, life, health, style, and culture. The Contributing Writer researches, pitches, and writes digital articles on culture, celebrity, and lifestyle topics while collaborating remotely with the editorial team.
Responsibilities
- Research, pitch, and write digital articles on culture, celebrity, and lifestyle topics that align with the platform’s editorial vision
Skills
- Strong writing and storytelling abilities, with experience crafting engaging digital content and features
- Demonstrated familiarity with Black culture, celebrity, and lifestyle topics, and the ability to approach them with nuance and respect
- Research skills, including sourcing credible information, conducting interviews, and verifying facts
- Editorial skills such as self-editing, revising based on feedback, and maintaining consistent voice and clarity
- Comfort working remotely, managing time independently, and meeting deadlines in a contract-based environment
- Ability to collaborate with editors and other team members through email and online tools; openness to constructive feedback
- Background or strong interest in journalism, communications, media, or related fields is beneficial, though equivalent experience is also valued
- Professional experience writing for digital platforms, blogs, magazines, or similar publications is preferred
Benefits
- Remote role, allowing you to contribute from any location within the United States
- Pay per article opportunity, with assignments and compensation determined per piece or project
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