$350 Minimum Per Article at ConsumerSearch

03 May 2010
$350 Minimum Per Article at ConsumerSearch
Freelance writers wanted

Are you the kind of person who spends 25 hours researching toasters before buying one? If so, you might have the right aptitude for ConsumerSearch.com!

ConsumerSearch.com, which is owned by About.com and is a part of The New York Times Company, is actively seeking freelance writers to join our team. We are in particular need of writers with expertise in personal computers, consumer electronics and photo/video.

Writing for ConsumerSearch requires uncommon research and analytical skills. Contributors need to be detail-oriented, critical and organized, and must be able to adapt to our format and tone.

Payment varies, but is never less than $350. Compensation fluctuates according to how much work is required and depending on a writer's expertise. ConsumerSearch does pay a kill fee for work that we cannot publish.

How to apply

First, check out some of the content on ConsumerSearch.com to get an idea of what we do. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more on how we compile the most comprehensive product reviews online.

Writers and editors are invited to apply by preparing a sample report. Completion of the sample report is not paid. At the conclusion of your sample report, we will be able to provide a tentative assessment of whether you would be a good fit for ConsumerSearch; if we like what we see, we will make an additional, paid writing assignment.

(More information HERE.)
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