Job Description:
A-Z-Animals is a well-established and leading online platform dedicated to Animals and Nature, committed to providing informative and captivating content to a large audience of nature enthusiasts. Our team of 50+ expert writers covers a wide range of topics, including animals, wildlife conservation, nature exploration, and geographic wonders. We are seeking a highly knowledgeable and passionate Freelance Mushroom Expert Writer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for writing high-quality, well-researched articles about mushrooms and fungi (types, habitats, and other related topics).
In this role, you will receive a consistent flow of work from our Editorial team and will be responsible for generating expertly crafted articles that cover a broad range of topics. Your primary focus will be on producing high-quality content (typically 750-2000 words) that informs, educates, and engages our readers. We are looking for a versatile writer who can effectively adapt their writing style to various subjects and who possesses a solid understanding of SEO best practices.
All of our writers are paired with an editor, who will train them on the ins and outs of writing and publishing on the website. Once approved to do so, writers self-publish their work on WordPress, and their assigned editor reviews the work once published to ensure factual accuracy, and cleanliness of copy, and that quality is upheld.
We pride ourselves on offering highly competitive pay and a collaborative culture. Experience with WordPress and Slack is essential for seamless collaboration with our team. You will be asked to participate in a brief video call to meet the managing editor and verify your identity as part of the interview process. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Interested applicants should submit their resume with references, and no fewer than three published clips that show your name as the byline.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough research to gather information about different types of mushrooms, their characteristics, habitats, and growth patterns.
- Receive topics from Editorial team and then generate engaging and informative articles around them.
- Write well-structured, SEO-optimized articles that meet our guidelines (typically +1,000 words)
- Ensure the accuracy of information and provide credible references for all content created.
- Collaborate with our editorial team to refine and improve content as needed.
- Adhere to project deadlines and deliver a consistent flow of high-quality articles (2-3 articles per week).
Requirements:
- Strong and direct expertise in mushrooms, including knowledge of various mushroom types, their identification, growth patterns, and habitats.
- Proven experience in writing about mushrooms or related subjects, ideally demonstrated through a portfolio or writing samples.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and the ability to integrate keywords seamlessly into content.
- Excellent research and writing skills to gather information from credible sources and synthesize it into engaging articles.
Note: This is a remote freelance position. We look forward to welcoming a talented writer to our team and together, creating captivating content that educates and inspires our readers about the fascinating natural world.