Food & Restaurant News, Features, & List Writer

Note: We will not review incomplete applications. To be considered: include a link to prior online reporting work and/or a cover letter - plus list five current food and/or restaurant stories you believe we should be covering (and briefly explain why). Sporked.com is seeking a contributor to join our food and restaurant team & help cover the most, pressing, foodie-minded news stories each week - as well as contribute regular features and list articles. This fully remote position has flexible scheduling options and opportunities for advancement. 2 Things You Should Know About the Position Before Applying:

• Industry insights and analysis are essential to every article that we publish. We are looking for passionate food and restaurant experts who can turn their experiences and expertise into informative articles that are packed with smart analysis.
• For this specific role, we are seeking an active contributor who is looking to get their foot in the door at Sporked.com and grow with us. Contributors who are looking to publish a few articles per week are encouraged to apply to one of our other available roles.

You Will:

• Compose engaging news articles with a focus on what happens and insights into why it matters.
• Write engaging features and list articles - tap into what you know best and share those hot takes and retrospectives with our audiences.
• Work with editors to pitch and develop unique perspectives in order to provide timely coverage of news as it happens.
• Produce clean, engaging copy requiring minimal edits while working with editors to incorporate feedback into future pieces - on the road to self-publishing your work.
• Bring your knowledge and expertise of specific foods, snacks, and restaurants (both fast food and fine dining) to the team to own lanes of coverage.
• Follow editorial guidelines and adapt writing style to site voice (with plenty of room for personal flourishes) as needed.
• Maintain professional standards of communication within our organization.

You Have:

• Prior publishing experience in journalism or other professional writing fields (technical and/or creative).
• Experience with custom images, photo editors, and other graphics work.
• A portfolio of past work for us to review.
• Degree and/or certification in English-related education is a benefit but not mandatory.
• Ideas you'd love to find a home for as well as an appreciation for taking on and owning new interests as they emerge.

Evening and weekend availability is a huge boon in this position, but is not required. Those able to work during these timeframes will more often be able to do so at their own pace. Job Type: Freelance Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Please list 5 food/restaurant stories we should be covering - and briefly explain why.

Work Location: Remote