News and Lifestyle Writer, Southern Living

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. People Inc. is looking for a remote writer to write and produce timely content for Southern Living. As a writer, you will be given assignments and will write and produce those pieces in the CMS. Successful candidates for this position will be passionate and knowledgeable about home, garden, food, and other lifestyle content and have availability in the Central Time Zone. As a digital publisher that reaches millions per month, People Inc. has the power and responsibility to create positive change. We are focusing our hiring efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a team that reflects our mission for racial equity in everything we do. Assignment Responsibilities: We are looking for writers who can commit to at least 10 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $25/hr. Applicants must live in the United States. Write timely content for publication on Southern Living. Skills/Experience: At least 2 years of experience writing or editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine Comfortable with internet research and creating/tracking Google alerts Journalism experience required Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines Comfortable with content management systems Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately Comfortable working remotely Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection An interest in lifestyle writing and Southern culture About Us: People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].