Writer wanted (curated golf content) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CURATED

Curated is looking for golf experts, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to come join our team of golf content creators!

Curated is an expert advice e-commerce site that helps people make buying decisions on the best gear for their needs. As a Content Expert, you write articles - from Buying Guides and Brand Guides to How To articles and Most Recommended product lists - to educate, delight, and help people at every stage of their buying journey. You are a creative, collaborative spirit with a strong background in writing and editing. Your writing is accessible, informative, authentic, unbiased, fun, digestible, comprehensive, and polished. You'll enter a supportive community of people who share your obsession with golf, and create content fueled by your knowledge and passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write a required minimum of 4 articles a month self-selected from a prescribed list of priority article topics.
• Conduct research to ensure topical comprehensiveness.
• Leverage AI as a writing tool to jumpstart the creative process.
• Source photos from personal, brand, and/or stock libraries.
• Address feedback from editors.
• Apply insights from user research to tailor writing to the target audience.
• Implement basic SEO tactics to enhance article searchability.
• Maintain our brand style, voice, and editorial standards.
• As applicable, demo new gear and write product reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical knowledge of different clubs, brands, grips, and shafts with the ability to speak to the technical differences between different products.
• Fluency in golf terminology with the ability to distill complex golf concepts into friendly, easy to understand explanations.
• Experience writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.
• Ability to research and synthesize information from multiple sources to create accurate, informative, and balanced content.
• Excellent editing skills for delivery of polished and engaging content.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback from editors.
• Passion for golf.
• Passion for storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to thrive in a remote position.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Degree in journalism, creative writing, or communications a plus.
• Experience writing for golf magazines, blogs, and/or forums a plus.
• PGA Professional, Golf Coach/Instructor, Certified Golf Club Fitter, Green Grass or Golf Retail Experience a plus.
• Familiarity with golf industry trends a plus.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and techniques to make articles rank well in search results and reach a wider audience, or the willingness to learn.
• Graphic design and/or Photoshop experience a plus.
• Interest in video as a supplement to articles a plus.
• Experience creating infographics a plus.
• An understanding of social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, a plus.
• Interest in becoming a Curated Sales Expert to connect with leads from your articles and earn a commission on purchases a plus.

Curated Expert positions are 100% remote. You can work from anywhere with a computer and reliable Wi-Fi. Compensation is $100 per article (~1,200 words).

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Discounts on 2023 gear
• Sponsored events in cities with 10+ Experts
• Gear giveaways and insider promos
• Access to Curated demo days

If you are interested, please apply here.

Expert positions are 100% remote. You can work from anywhere with a computer and reliable Wi-Fi.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applications: Via the webform

Website: https://www.curated.com/

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