Writer wanted (curated golf content) | $100 per article
Added 2023-07-11 17:23:44 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/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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