Extra,
extra! Read all about it! We’ve compiled a list of 15 companies that are
interested in hiring remote/work at home writers now. As someone
who is a writer and understands that the hustle is real, I know
that lists like these are always helpful in a job-or-gig search.
Quick tip:
stay on top of said hustle! Make sure you’re looking at lists like these
and job boards/forums for writers every week for
new listings. Time is of the essence as a freelancer, and often, gigs go to
whoever is quickest to snatch them up.
Read on to
discover our picks for the best jobs to apply for yesterday.
15
Companies Looking For Work at Home Writers NOW
Current
Reporter
Current, a
trade publication for public media, is hiring a full-time, remote field
reporter to cover “trends and innovations in public television, including
developments among PBS and local stations.”
It looks
pretty interesting, especially if you love public television! Versatility and
creativity are two traits that the job posting says are relevant.
How to
apply: Writers
can apply directly at this link on the
American University Careers page.
Pay: Unknown, but they apparently have a
budget for a reporter’s travel, so it’s worth an application in my book!
Mic/Bustle
Tech
Writer
Mic is
hiring a remote, part-time technology writer to create 3-4 pieces of content
each week during EST business hours.
Coverage
includes: technology (of course), climate change, gaming, sustainability,
transportation, scientific discoveries and more. The articles will be focused
on current news or will be evergreen content.
How to
apply: Apply
directly here.
Pay: No information, but as someone who has
written for Bustle and talked to other writers about pay rates within the
company, it really runs the gamut.
Basically,
you’re not going to become a millionaire, as a Bustle/Mic writer, but at least
you get to write cool, fun articles most of the time, and you get the prestige
of humble-bragging that you’re a writer for the publication! Plus, the editors
– in my experience, anyway – are a true pleasure to work with.
Tempesta
Media
Freelance
Writer
This
company is looking for a freelance, remote writer to cover health, IT,
technology, corporate insurance, tax, business insurance, and many other topics
for its clients.
It seems
to be a content mill, so pay may not be ideal for many writers, but it has
decent reviews on Glassdoor. I’m always
wary of content mills, though, so proceed with caution.
How to
apply: Apply here.
Pay: Not a lot of information, but pay
doesn’t seem great – one reviewer on Glassdoor cited $10 for a 250-word
webpage, which is pretty abysmal if it’s accurate.
Aha!
Senior
Writer
Aha! is a
roadmap software company – “the world’s #1 roadmap software” company, to be
exact.
For the
Senior Writer role, Aha! does want someone with at
least seven years of experience in “writing about business, software
development, innovation, and/or leadership topics (or equivalent experience.”
It seems like a highly technical role, so that’s something to bear in mind.
How to
apply: Apply directly on
the company website.
Pay: No info, but the job listing states
that they “offer generous salary, equity, benefits, and a profit-sharing
program.”
Course
Hero
Item
Writer – Biology
If you’re
just starting out as a writer, teaching assistant, or tutor, then this may be the
job for you.
Course
Hero is looking for writers who can write on the topics of general biology,
human anatomy, and physiology. The job posting was posted
about one month ago, however, but don’t fret – it seems like it’s still open!
Apply now!
How to
apply: Apply
via Greenhouse.
Pay: No information, but LinkedIn has this
job labeled as entry-level, so take that as you will in terms of pay!
Fit Small
Business
Staff
Writer
As a Staff
Writer at FitSmall Business, you’ll be tasked with building out “the most
comprehensive small business accounting portal on the Internet.” And not even
25 applicants have applied for this position yet, according to LinkedIn, so you
still have a shot!
How to
apply: Apply here.
Pay: There isn’t any info on pay on the job
posting, but Glassdoor cites salaries of
between $58K-$64K.
Romper/Bustle
Lifestyle
Writer
Romper/Bustle
is looking for lifestyle writers residing anywhere in the US. They require that
you have two years writing or blogging experience, as well as a passion for
covering maternity health, parenting and pregnancy topics.
How
to apply: Apply here.
Pay: They don't mention pay on the
job description, but according to Glassdoor, writers earn around $15 – $17 /
hour.
Scribe
Ghostwriter
I’m
actually hesitant to write about this job, because I want to
apply for it! Scribe seems a bit too good to be true, but it has amazing employee reviews on
Glassdoor that seem legitimate, and I like that the job
description is so lengthy – not something I’d normally enjoy reading through,
but this job is essentially for ghostwriters/editors/interviewers for books,
and reading the JD was kind of like reading a novel – in a good way.
If you
apply and get it, let me know if Entrepreneur was right, and it really does have
the #1 company culture in America.
How to
apply: You can
apply using Indeed, LinkedIn, or directly here.
Pay: $60-$70 per hour. Not too
shabby! Keep in mind that you do have to have a lot of experience in books or
publishing – however, don’t let that discourage you from applying! The company
wants superstars, and it doesn’t seem like they’ll hold it against you if
you’re not James Harper.
WebFX
Full-Time
Remote Copywriter & Editor
This is a
full-time, salaried position with WebFX – and it’s all remote. In this role,
you’d be writing a lot of different content, from blog posts to sales copy. Be
aware, though, that some former employees have called WebFX a “glorified
content mill.”
How to
apply: Apply at
this link.
Pay: It seems like they pay $34-$36/hour,
according to Glassdoor, but this
statistic is ranked with “low confidence” on the website. The Indeed posting
states that salaries start between $31,000-$37,000 annually for a full-time
writer.
360 Quote
LLC
Freelance
Writer & Researcher
This seems
to be very part-time work. In the job posting, it states that the writer is
responsible for writing a “minimum” of one article per week.
However,
it is a “long-term project,” so there seems to be potential there. You will
have to use analytical tools within the research as well.
How to
apply: Apply via
Indeed here.
Pay: Contract work, $13-$15/hour. Please
note: The job posting states, “Hours based on project availability but
generally 10-20/week. 8K-12K words per week.” That’s quite a bit of work for
low pay, though the work is remote!
LoveToKnow
Media
Staff
Writer – Environmental/Green Living Expert
LoveToKnow
boasts that it is “one of the largest digital media companies in the U.S.” on
its website. As a note – in this role, you will have to “attend
regular virtual meetings.”
The
company is also hiring for multiple Staff Writer positions on different topics,
so be sure to do some searching to find one that best suits your skills.
How to
apply: Apply via
Indeed here.
Pay: N/A, but the position is part-time,
with up to 29 hours/week available.
Shoutvox
Freelance
Writer
This
suggestion comes with a warning – when you Google “Shoutvox reviews,” the first
result to pop up is a result regarding freelance writers complaining about salaries.
The
“part-time” work is apparently very part-time. I wouldn’t say,
though, that you shouldn’t apply, especially if you just need some
supplemental income.
Also,
consider that the linked review is only one review. The
company is also asking for only one year of experience in content writing, so
that’s a definite bonus for an entry-level writer looking to get their feet
wet.
How to
apply: Apply via
the company website here.
Pay: $18/$30 per hour.
Valnet
Morning/Weekend
News Writer (Parenting/Pregnancy)
The
Morning/Weekend News Writer on Parenting and Pregnancy will need to write, at
minimum, one news or feature article per day, three days each week, both short
form and long form content.
The
articles must be produced on mornings and weekends. Make sure
you send links to your published work.
How to
apply: Apply here. You can use your
Indeed content to apply.
Pay: Glassdoor estimates
up to $504/month as a contractor, but that’s only based on one person’s
“salary.”
Platinum
Proposals Group
Senior
Technical Proposal Writer
For this
role, you need at least 10 years of technical proposal writing
experience. It seems like a tough role to get into but worth it for the right
person.
You also
must have a B.S. in a technical field – also at minimum. Let us know if you
feel the job pays fairly if you get far in the interview process.
How to
apply: Apply here via
Indeed.com.
Pay: No information available.
K9 Sports
Nation
K9
Sports Reporter/Podcaster
Do you
like dogs, sports, and podcasts? Then this may be the perfect writing job for
you! K9 Sports Nation is looking for a K9 Sports Reporter and Podcaster – bonus
points if you want to host a radio or podcast show. It’s also a straight
writing position at this time, not a marketing role – hooray!
How to
apply: Apply here via
Indeed.com.
Pay: No information available.
And that
wraps up our list. Note that these are time sensitive, so if you view this post
after the date we published – 9/16/19 – it goes without saying some of these
listing may be expired. However, we will update and republish at a later date
with fresh openings!
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