Contract News Writer, Food & Drink

Title: Contract News Writer, Food & Drink

Employment Type: Contract, Full-time

Location: Remote USA

First Look: 

The Arena Group is seeking an experienced Contract News Writer, Food & Drink with excellent writing skills and online know-how to join our team. If hired, you will be responsible for producing quick-turnaround, 400-500 word articles on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning by the Deputy Editor. We are specifically looking for candidates that have 3-5 years experience (required) writing for a reputable food & drink focused publication/website. Applicants without this type of experience will not be considered. 

We are hoping to find someone who is team-oriented, detail-oriented, creative, possesses great time-management skills, and is able to turn around clean, accurate copy in a timely manner, without the need for a heavy top edit. You have a thorough understanding of how to write in an online capacity, including properly sourcing and hyperlinking material, and also composing articles in an engaging tone that aims to provide the most optimal reader experience. You also have a willingness to learn, and an ability to apply feedback to further hone your craft and develop your skills as a writer. Bonus points if you consider yourself a “foodie.”

Important Details to note: 

You will work eight-hour shifts during usual Monday - Friday business hours (e.g. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You will work with the Deputy Editor to establish exact deadlines/details. 

The Arena Group’s expected hourly pay rate range for this position is currently $22 - 25 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on multiple factors including education, experience and other factors permitted by law. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.

What You’ll Do:

• Writing multiple short, quick-turnaround articles related to food & drink (minimum of six daily)

• Searching social media channels of key players in the niche industry to find potential sources of content

• Searching for and choosing appropriate photos for each article

• Pitching ideas for articles to the Deputy Editor

• Accepting and applying feedback from the Deputy Editor to improve the quality of articles

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• At least 3 years of writing experience in a news capacity with clips to serve as examples

• Thorough knowledge, experience, and understanding of the niche topics touched upon in trending food news, chef tips, recipes, shopping, kitchen hacks, etc.

• The ability and bandwidth to work Eastern Standard Time business hours

• A genuine interest in lifestyle topics as a whole

• Willingness to take a writing test as a part of the recruitment process

About Us:

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal and Athlon Sports to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.

The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions