Writing Jobs, October 29, 2020

I’m on coffee number two on this chilly fall morning and feelin’ extra perky. Hope you’re all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. If not, there’s always coffee or any other legal addictive stimulant that tickles your fancy!

Today’s list is a good one with lots of remote online writing jobs open to writers in any location, as well as some remote and in-house Canadian writing opportunities. I have also included a couple of calls for submissions.

See you tomorrow with more freelance writing job leads!

Remote Writing Jobs (Online / Work-from-Home Writing Jobs)

FREELANCE LEGAL COPYWRITERS – BluShark Digital is hiring experienced freelance writers to create content for client’s websites, the majority of which are law firms. These are fully remote flexible freelance writing gigs open to those able to research and write clean, in-depth, and original copy. Reliability and a willingness to learn are key. This may be a good opportunity to those looking for freelance writing jobs for beginners as long as you have a writing sample to apply with (blog, article, or marketing materials). Read more/apply

INTERACTIVE FREELANCE WRITERS – Tales is hiring freelance writers to create content for their interactive storytelling platform. The details in the original post are limited and only mentions that these positons are work-for-hire and pay a flat payment per episode written. Read more/apply

LEGAL MARKETING COPYWRITERS – Martindale-Hubbell is looking for freelance remote writers to create content for their clients’ websites. Payment varies depending on the type/length of content, which is written from a creative brief without direct client contact. To qualify for one of these online freelance writing gigs, you must be able to quickly research, understand, and write authoritatively about legal topics and translate complex legal information into accurate and consumer-friendly marketing copy. Read more/apply

SCIENCE WRITER / EDITOR / STORYTELLER – OK Play is hiring a storyteller to work with their creative and science teams to write fun and informative articles, printables, and infographics. This is a remote writing job open to candidates with 3+ years’ experience (especially if in an educational/science/children’s media or related space). Read more/apply

FREELANCE WRITER (CANADA & USA ONLY) – Finder.com is hiring contract freelance writers based in Canada or the US to write authoritative reviews, guides and data-driven articles within the banking or home loans verticals. You should have a knack for translating complex personal finance concepts and topics into comprehensive, conversational content and be able to commit to 20 to 35 hours per week. Read more/apply

CONTENT WRITER – One Firefly is looking for a Contract Content Writer to produce engaging blogs for their clients. You should be an experienced and polished writer with demonstrable creative writing skills and the ability to develop valuable content that helps customers in the technology section. This is a fully remote online writing job with hours that will fluctuate based on client’s needs. Read more/apply

Canadian Writing Jobs (Jobs for Writers in Canada ONLY)

CONTENT WRITERS – B6 in Toronto, ON is looking to hire content writers for a new startup company based in Toronto and the GTA. The content is social media, news, and listing based. These are primarily remote online writing jobs, but you may be asked to visit locations in the city on occasion. Candidates should have a background in journalism, corporate customer service, or marketing. Pay is $16 per hour. Read more/apply

FREELANCE WRITER – Ogilvy Group in Toronto, ON is looking for a freelance writer with a passion for direct marketing and writing web content and a natural gift for long copy and snappy headlines to write compelling long copy, short copy and case study copy. You should have 2-5 years agency experience writing emails, website content and social posts. Read more/apply

FRENCH MEDICAL WRITERS – MedComms Solutions in Toronto, ON is looking to hire fluent French writers in many therapeutic areas including oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, mental health, and others. If you are currently working in health research or are enrolled in a graduate level university program in one of the above areas, and have strong French skills, they want you. French fluency – interpreting, writing, and transcribing required. These are online freelance writing jobs from home. Read more/apply

FREELANCE COPYWRITER – Vitamin T in Toronto, ON is hiring a freelance copywriter to work with a client – a Canadian high-end menswear retailer. You would be required to work on-site 2-3 days a week in their Downtown Toronto location. This role will pay a daily rate of $120/day for up to 30-35 styles (could be more or less). You need 1-2+ years of experience as a copywriter and experience with menswear is a MUST. Read more/apply

REMOTE CONTENT WRITER – Tundra Technical Solutions is hiring a content writer who will be responsible for the creation and ongoing maintenance of learning content creation within their team. This Canadian writing job requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher – preferably in Education or a related degree, 1-3 years of experience as a learning professional with expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles and techniques. Read more/apply

Calls for Submissions

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL – The popular series is calling out writers under the age of 35 for their special anniversary Preteens and Teens collections.

They’re looking for first-person stories about something that happened to you or those close to you.

Some topic suggestions include:

• Dealing with the pandemic  how COVID changed your life
• Zoom schooling or home schooling
• Lack of contact with friends because of COVID
• Dealing with tough stuff – being teased or bullied or confronting the bully
• Acts of kindness
• Teachers, parents, coaches, and friends who gave you guidance
• Embarrassing moments and funny stories
• First crushes
• How technology influences your life  texting, FaceTime, social media, and emailing
• Body image and eating disorders
• Being an immigrant
• Going through puberty

Stories should be under 1,200 words and submitted by December 15, 2020.

Payment of $200 is made one month after publication. You also get 10 copies of the book your story is published in.

You can find their submission guidelines at: https://www.chickensoup.com/storysubmissions/storyguidelines

All of their upcoming book titles/topics – and there are LOTS – can be found at: https://www.chickensoup.com/storysubmissions/possiblebooktopics

Thanks for visiting Writing Jobs Canada – Not just for Canadians, eh!

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