WAHM Jobs: Motley Fool and LivingSocial Freelance Writers

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Companies are finding that it is much greener and more profitable for workers to work from home. several companies have the employees come in to the office two to three days a week, and some companies allow employees to work completely from home. Some studies have found that 40 percent of the U.S. workforce holds jobs that are suitable for telecommuting.

According to TechCast, a George Washington University-based virtual think tank, by the year 2019, as much as 30 percent of the industrial world’s workforce will work from home two to three days a week.

Verizon initiated a study to track the time and fuel savings of 211 employees that began telecommuting in September 2010. within six months the employees saved over 18,000 gallons of fuel and they saved 10,680 hours (445 days) worth of commuting time.

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Description

This is a freelance, offsite writing opportunity. The Motley Fool (www.fool.com) is dedicated to providing daily coverage of the markets and the world economy. we are looking for a talented, nimble Business Journalist to cover the business news beat for Fool.com, with a particular focus on market movements, major company news, and macroeconomic events. The writer will present facts, curate from sources around the Web, and add opinion to fulfill the Foolish mission to educate, amuse, and enrich.

The writer will focus on short, timely pieces that explain what happened but also go beyond with a mix of opinion and analysis. The Business Journalist must be able to take complex issues and translate them to our audience through clear language with a touch of humor, fun, and pizzazz when appropriate (and that's most of the time).

One more thing … we're sorry, but we are not currently accepting applications from freelance writers residing outside the United States.

Primary Responsibilities/Objectives:

Writes articles that are accessible, educational, relevant, and of interest to Motley Fool readers, customers, and members of the Fool community.

Follows stock market movements and macroeconomic reports to determine appropriate coverage of most relevant companies and news, along with other team members.

Shares burritos with Fool editors when appropriate.

Core Competencies

Strong writing and research skills

Strong knowledge of general business and market news

Ability to curate and organize information across various online news sources

Ability to meet deadlines and write clearly and quickly

Ability to work well with others

Preferred Qualities

Sense of humor

Not afraid of numbers — or spiders

Education and Job Knowledge

Prior experience in business journalism a must.

Several city openings are available. Click here for current openings.

Freelance Writer—St. LouisEditorial | St. Louis, MO, United States

Are you a savvy writer looking for a creative way to express your love for local businesses?

LivingSocial, the hottest new form of social commerce and online marketing, is hiring local freelance writers to craft copy for our Daily Deals. we love evocative writing and word play (clever turns of phrase tickle us green!), and think the most exciting stuff to read online is full of energy, creativity, and wit. Agree? Then keep reading:

Job Responsibilities:

* Write up to ten snazzy Daily Deal descriptions each week;

* Write five 365 articles each week about the best things to do in St. Louis;

* Work directly with editors to nail down our style and voice.

Requirements:

* a strong writing test (details below);

* Clever sense of humor;

* The ability to turn around pristine copy in 24 hours;

* And… a strong desire to be a part of something new, exciting, and super fast-paced.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter telling us why this job is perfect for you (be creative!), your resume, and our writing test.

Writing Test:

The ability to write in our style, and with our tone, is crucial.

Rules are simple. Please provide sample write-ups for two hypothetical deals, posted below. The assumption is that you've never been to either deal location, so don't fret if you haven't dipped your toes in the Standard's pool.

Concept:

*Snappy, pithy writing. Think Esquire. a tad bit snarky, but ultimately fun. Something that makes us laugh, but better yet, buy.

*100-130 (max!!!) words per deal

*For your research: use merchant website / external review sites / other press

* Don't write titles / little details. we just want the witty deal description.

Sift through any copy on our site, or click a few of these to get a sense of voice:

http://livingsocial.com/deals/5950

http://livingsocial.com/deals/4285

http://livingsocial.com/deals/1943

http://livingsocial.com/deals/2092

http://livingsocial.com/deals/1366

http://livingsocial.com/deals/1741

http://livingsocial.com/deals/884

http://livingsocial.com/deals/1157

http://livingsocial.com/deals/824

http://livingsocial.com/deals/1730

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$25 for $50 of Food and Drink

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90-Minute 'The Standard' Massage

Click here to apply.

WAHM Jobs: Motley Fool and LivingSocial Freelance Writers Image About the Author Linda Anderson is a freelance writer and her work has appeared in national and regional print magazines and on websites. she enjoys cooking and she is always trying new recipes that are nutritious, easy to make, and easy on the wallet. she is the mother of two children and she has four grandchildren. Read more from this author