Remote Parenting Writer wanted | $1,250 to $1,350 per week

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SKIMM

We’re looking for an experienced Writer for a five-month period to research, interview experts and talent, fact-check, and create new content. This is an individual contributor position and candidates must be comfortable working on multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with rigorous deadlines.

Our editorial team is a collaborative group of journalists from a variety of media backgrounds, and we understand how to create high-quality journalism in theSkimm’s distinct voice. In this role, you’ll work with editors, writers, directors, and fact-checkers to create newsletter and article content across high-growth products.

This is a short-term, contract position to cover an employee’s parental leave from April to September 2024.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Working with the director and editor alongside the social team to develop a cohesive, cross-platform vision for parenting content
• Writing content for various platforms. This will include pitching, researching, original reporting, expert interviews, and fact-checking
• Building content in our CMS

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3-4 years writing experience
• Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
• A general interest in all parenting topics, and an ability to stay abreast of and interpret emerging studies and news about kids and parenting
• An interest in writing topics that help millennial women solve problems,
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Experience with original reporting, including sourcing and interviewing experts to create authoritative, data-backed content that helps readers navigate complicated topics.
• Experience crafting promotional packaging for content (think: email plugs, social posts, etc.)
• Ability to self-motivate and be a team player across multiple departments
• Ability to write in theSkimm's voice
• Passion for theSkimm and its mission
• Bachelor's Degree

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

• Experience evaluating and/or reporting content performance
• Experience implementing SEO best practices
• Experience with developing new content types
• Knowledge of parenting news and trends

The expected compensation for this role is $1,250 - $1,350 per week. We’ll consider a variety of factors when determining the offered base salary including an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, abilities, experience, location, market demands, and internal parity.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.theskimm.com/

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