Contract Writer
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Contract Writer
Allrecipes, the number one food site on the internet, is looking for a digital Contract Writer to report on food news & trends. In this role, you will pitch ideas, report stories, and occasionally update existing stories as they develop and/or become newsworthy.
This role is 25 hours/week with the expectation of delivering 6-8 articles each week.
In this role you will:
Pitch and write 6-8 daily food news and trend stories per week
Make sure stories are optimized with catchy headlines and strong ledes
Find and interview food industry experts for stories that require additional reporting
Monitor for breaking news and be ready to report them in real-time
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Experience:
1-3 years of editorial experience working in digital media with a food/cooking focus
CMS experience required
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Personal interest in the food and recipes space
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified and adjusts processes accordingly
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Proficiency in project management tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, or similar
Rate: $25/hour
Start Date: July 6, 2026
End Date: Jan 6, 2027
Location: Remote - 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].
Contract Writer
Allrecipes, the number one food site on the internet, is looking for a digital Contract Writer to report on food news & trends. In this role, you will pitch ideas, report stories, and occasionally update existing stories as they develop and/or become newsworthy.
This role is 25 hours/week with the expectation of delivering 6-8 articles each week.
In this role you will:
Pitch and write 6-8 daily food news and trend stories per week
Make sure stories are optimized with catchy headlines and strong ledes
Find and interview food industry experts for stories that require additional reporting
Monitor for breaking news and be ready to report them in real-time
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Experience:
1-3 years of editorial experience working in digital media with a food/cooking focus
CMS experience required
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Personal interest in the food and recipes space
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified and adjusts processes accordingly
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Proficiency in project management tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, or similar
Rate: $25/hour
Start Date: July 6, 2026
End Date: Jan 6, 2027
Location: Remote - 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].