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Full Job Description
Are you an animal fanatic? Do you have a particular love of dogs?
We are searching for passionate freelance content writers for a dog website.
Your role will be to write original, engaging and factually correct content. First hand experience on subjects including dog adoption, breeding, behaviour, training and dog food would be beneficial.
We want people with a well-rounded professional background with domestic animals that can provide expert insight. Maybe you are a dog walker or sitter, work at a vets or volunteered at a dog rescue - we would love to hear from you.
You’ll be working with a team of industry experts including qualified veterinarians who will be fact checking all content. This will mean extensive, air-tight research will need to be conducted if you have no first hand experience on the topic. We expect writers to back up claims with high quality, data backed advice on certain articles.
We need someone flexible but reliable. We’ll keep you topped up with a consistent stream of varied work and in return, you’ll commit to a steady-paced turnaround of high quality content.
The perfect candidate:
Strong animal-orientated backgroundCapacity to write at least 1 - 2 blog posts per week (1,000 - 3,000+ words each)Excellent writing styleAbility to show your personality and experience in your writingThe ability to provide us with original photographs based on the topic (preferred but not essential)A genuine love for animalsStrong, data driven research skills
What We Can Offer:
Consistent, long term workA clear and structured workflow with flexible working hours from homeThe opportunity to write about a subject you love
If your application is successful you will be asked to complete a paid writing task of 1000 words.
Rates Of Pay:
£45 - 1,000 Words£65 - 1,500 Words£80 - 2,000 Words£90 - 2,500 Words£100 - 3,000 Words
To Apply for this role, please answer the following questions in your application. Applicants that fail to answer all the questions and provide 3 writing samples will unfortunately not be considered. NO CV's.
Name:
Email:
Location:
Why do you want to work with us?
What experience do you have?
Please provide links if published or attach if not, 3 pieces of content preferably on dogs or animals that you have written:
Which is the better dry food vs wet food?
Should you return a rescue dog back to the shelter if things aren’t working out?
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: Up to £22.50 per hour