Freelance Writers Wanted for Chiangrai Times Newspaper (rate: $160 per 1,000-word article) - Chiangrai, Thailand

31 May 2011
Freelance Writers Wanted for Chiangrai Times Newspaper (rate: $160 per 1,000-word article) - Chiangrai, Thailand
Chiangrai Online Newspaper looking for Writers that can deliver fun, witty and creative content for our Paper. Write articles for Sports, Lifestyles, Restaurant Reviews, Hotel and Guesthouse Reviews, etc. Writing will start off on a part time basis, but the workload has the potential to quickly increase. The hours will be flexible, but the writer will be required to meet deadlines. Competitive compensation.

Duties Include:

Writing an Article or Articles on or about Chiangrai

Requirements:
  • Command of the English Language, Grammar not a necessity as we can edit prior to your work being published.
  • Writing skills and experience (Witty, creative writers preferred).
  • Flexible hours
  • Good time management
  • Computer savvy.
  • Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.
One of the most common questions were asked is about the kind of rates that freelance journalists pitching to Thailand-based publications can expect to earn.

The answer really depends on the content you’re able to provide. If you’re able to write with authority and knowledge on a specific topic and have no competition, and can convince a publication to commission you, then you stand a chance of being able to earn around 5 baht per word. For a 1,000-word article that equates to around US$160.

That’s not much on a global scale but you have to consider that publishers are recruiting degree-holding Thai journalists with reasonable English language skills for as little as US$400 per month.

Many freelance assignments paying more than 7 baht per word.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@chinagraitimes.com

For submissions: info@chinagraitimes.com

Website: http://chiangraitimes.com
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