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Freelance Writer

MKE Lifestyle Magazine/Conley Media
Waukesha, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 12/12/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2025

Job Overview
We're the team behind MKE Lifestyle magazine, a Milwaukee-area monthly print and online publication for more than 30 years. We'd like to partner with experienced freelance writers who can use reliable sources to create in-depth narratives for serious feature-length topics impacting our area: social/health/economic trends, powerful personalities, exposes or analytical stories. We'll work with you to develop concepts and connect with sources.

Responsibilities
- Create compelling articles on diverse topics. (one story per month; 1500 word count)
- Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and depth in all writing assignments.
- Edit and proofread your work to maintain high editorial standards.
- Communicate effectively.
- Fact-check information to ensure credibility and reliability of content produced.

Qualifications

- Must live in/around the Milwaukee area.
- Proven experience in journalism or freelance writing is preferred.
- Strong proofreading skills with an eye for detail in grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear narratives.
- Ability to edit content for clarity, coherence, and overall quality.
- Proficient in communicating ideas effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Knowledge of various writing styles and adaptability to different tones as needed.
- A portfolio showcasing previous writing samples across different formats is highly desirable.

Think you've got what it takes to tell a good story? We'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to commute in and around the Milwaukee, WI area?

Experience:

  • Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
  • Journalism: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waukesha, WI 53186

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