Extra, extra! Read all about it! We’ve compiled a list of 15 companies that are interested in hiring remote/work at home writers now. As someone who is a writer and understands that the hustle is real, I know that lists like these are always helpful in a job-or-gig search.
Quick tip: stay on top of said hustle! Make sure you’re looking at lists like these and job boards/forums for writers every week for new listings. Time is of the essence as a freelancer, and often, gigs go to whoever is quickest to snatch them up.
Read on to discover our picks for the best jobs to apply for yesterday.
15 Companies Looking For Work at Home Writers NOW
Current
Reporter
Current, a trade publication for public media, is hiring a full-time, remote field reporter to cover “trends and innovations in public television, including developments among PBS and local stations.”
It looks pretty interesting, especially if you love public television! Versatility and creativity are two traits that the job posting says are relevant.
How to apply: Writers can apply directly at this link on the American University Careers page.
Pay: Unknown, but they apparently have a budget for a reporter’s travel, so it’s worth an application in my book!
Mic/Bustle
Tech Writer
Mic is hiring a remote, part-time technology writer to create 3-4 pieces of content each week during EST business hours.
Coverage includes: technology (of course), climate change, gaming, sustainability, transportation, scientific discoveries and more. The articles will be focused on current news or will be evergreen content.
How to apply: Apply directly here.
Pay: No information, but as someone who has written for Bustle and talked to other writers about pay rates within the company, it really runs the gamut.
Basically, you’re not going to become a millionaire, as a Bustle/Mic writer, but at least you get to write cool, fun articles most of the time, and you get the prestige of humble-bragging that you’re a writer for the publication! Plus, the editors – in my experience, anyway – are a true pleasure to work with.
Tempesta Media
Freelance Writer
This company is looking for a freelance, remote writer to cover health, IT, technology, corporate insurance, tax, business insurance, and many other topics for its clients.
It seems to be a content mill, so pay may not be ideal for many writers, but it has decent reviews on Glassdoor. I’m always wary of content mills, though, so proceed with caution.
How to apply: Apply here.
Pay: Not a lot of information, but pay doesn’t seem great – one reviewer on Glassdoor cited $10 for a 250-word webpage, which is pretty abysmal if it’s accurate.
Aha!
Senior Writer
Aha! is a roadmap software company – “the world’s #1 roadmap software” company, to be exact.
For the Senior Writer role, Aha! does want someone with at least seven years of experience in “writing about business, software development, innovation, and/or leadership topics (or equivalent experience.” It seems like a highly technical role, so that’s something to bear in mind.
How to apply: Apply directly on the company website.
Pay: No info, but the job listing states that they “offer generous salary, equity, benefits, and a profit-sharing program.”
Course Hero
Item Writer – Biology
If you’re just starting out as a writer, teaching assistant, or tutor, then this may be the job for you.
Course Hero is looking for writers who can write on the topics of general biology, human anatomy, and physiology. The job posting was posted about one month ago, however, but don’t fret – it seems like it’s still open! Apply now!
How to apply: Apply via Greenhouse.
Pay: No information, but LinkedIn has this job labeled as entry-level, so take that as you will in terms of pay!
Fit Small Business
Staff Writer
As a Staff Writer at FitSmall Business, you’ll be tasked with building out “the most comprehensive small business accounting portal on the Internet.” And not even 25 applicants have applied for this position yet, according to LinkedIn, so you still have a shot!
How to apply: Apply here.
Pay: There isn’t any info on pay on the job posting, but Glassdoor cites salaries of between $58K-$64K.
Romper/Bustle
Lifestyle Writer
Romper/Bustle is looking for lifestyle writers residing anywhere in the US. They require that you have two years writing or blogging experience, as well as a passion for covering maternity health, parenting and pregnancy topics.
How to apply: Apply here.
Pay: They don't mention pay on the job description, but according to Glassdoor, writers earn around $15 – $17 / hour.
Scribe
Ghostwriter
I’m actually hesitant to write about this job, because I want to apply for it! Scribe seems a bit too good to be true, but it has amazing employee reviews on Glassdoor that seem legitimate, and I like that the job description is so lengthy – not something I’d normally enjoy reading through, but this job is essentially for ghostwriters/editors/interviewers for books, and reading the JD was kind of like reading a novel – in a good way.
If you apply and get it, let me know if Entrepreneur was right, and it really does have the #1 company culture in America.
How to apply: You can apply using Indeed, LinkedIn, or directly here.
Pay: $60-$70 per hour. Not too shabby! Keep in mind that you do have to have a lot of experience in books or publishing – however, don’t let that discourage you from applying! The company wants superstars, and it doesn’t seem like they’ll hold it against you if you’re not James Harper.
WebFX
Full-Time Remote Copywriter & Editor
This is a full-time, salaried position with WebFX – and it’s all remote. In this role, you’d be writing a lot of different content, from blog posts to sales copy. Be aware, though, that some former employees have called WebFX a “glorified content mill.”
How to apply: Apply at this link.
Pay: It seems like they pay $34-$36/hour, according to Glassdoor, but this statistic is ranked with “low confidence” on the website. The Indeed posting states that salaries start between $31,000-$37,000 annually for a full-time writer.
360 Quote LLC
Freelance Writer & Researcher
This seems to be very part-time work. In the job posting, it states that the writer is responsible for writing a “minimum” of one article per week.
However, it is a “long-term project,” so there seems to be potential there. You will have to use analytical tools within the research as well.
How to apply: Apply via Indeed here.
Pay: Contract work, $13-$15/hour. Please note: The job posting states, “Hours based on project availability but generally 10-20/week. 8K-12K words per week.” That’s quite a bit of work for low pay, though the work is remote!
LoveToKnow Media
Staff Writer – Environmental/Green Living Expert
LoveToKnow boasts that it is “one of the largest digital media companies in the U.S.” on its website. As a note – in this role, you will have to “attend regular virtual meetings.”
The company is also hiring for multiple Staff Writer positions on different topics, so be sure to do some searching to find one that best suits your skills.
How to apply: Apply via Indeed here.
Pay: N/A, but the position is part-time, with up to 29 hours/week available.
Shoutvox
Freelance Writer
This suggestion comes with a warning – when you Google “Shoutvox reviews,” the first result to pop up is a result regarding freelance writers complaining about salaries.
The “part-time” work is apparently very part-time. I wouldn’t say, though, that you shouldn’t apply, especially if you just need some supplemental income.
Also, consider that the linked review is only one review. The company is also asking for only one year of experience in content writing, so that’s a definite bonus for an entry-level writer looking to get their feet wet.
How to apply: Apply via the company website here.
Pay: $18/$30 per hour.
Valnet
Morning/Weekend News Writer (Parenting/Pregnancy)
The Morning/Weekend News Writer on Parenting and Pregnancy will need to write, at minimum, one news or feature article per day, three days each week, both short form and long form content.
The articles must be produced on mornings and weekends. Make sure you send links to your published work.
How to apply: Apply here. You can use your Indeed content to apply.
Pay: Glassdoor estimates up to $504/month as a contractor, but that’s only based on one person’s “salary.”
Platinum Proposals Group
Senior Technical Proposal Writer
For this role, you need at least 10 years of technical proposal writing experience. It seems like a tough role to get into but worth it for the right person.
You also must have a B.S. in a technical field – also at minimum. Let us know if you feel the job pays fairly if you get far in the interview process.
How to apply: Apply here via Indeed.com.
Pay: No information available.
K9 Sports Nation
K9 Sports Reporter/Podcaster
Do you like dogs, sports, and podcasts? Then this may be the perfect writing job for you! K9 Sports Nation is looking for a K9 Sports Reporter and Podcaster – bonus points if you want to host a radio or podcast show. It’s also a straight writing position at this time, not a marketing role – hooray!
How to apply: Apply here via Indeed.com.
Pay: No information available.
And that wraps up our list. Note that these are time sensitive, so if you view this post after the date we published – 9/16/19 – it goes without saying some of these listing may be expired. However, we will update and republish at a later date with fresh openings!
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