Job Board >> Product Review Writer
| Company Name | Guns.com |
|---|---|
| Location | Anywhere, ** |
| Date Posted | 07, Friday 2011 |
| Category | Blogger |
| Listing Type | Per Post Fee |
Description
Guns.com is a online firearms publication that is looking for freelance product review writers. We are new website in the gun industry that reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers a month. We are currently looking for freelance writers who can talk intelligently about guns, gun-related products, the firearm industry, and gun commerce.
Candidates must have an expansive knowledge on all things guns. You must prove to have an advanced and intimate understanding of product trends (historical, present, and future), industry projections, and a proven track record that you live and breath guns.
We're not looking for someone who just rattles off specs, we're looking for someone who can provide an actual analysis. The candidate needs strong research skills, journalistic insight and, most importantly, an authoritative writerly voice.
This writer will have to be able to write not only specific reviews, but nuanced review articles as well, such as:
-Best five (rifles, handguns, shotguns) under $500 and why
-Why buy this $300 aftermarket shotgun stock and why
-Compare and contrast Pockets: S&W snubbie vs DB380
-Overall perspective on the self defense revolvers trend
-New rifles and what's worth a damn 2011
(You get the idea)
This is a remote freelance position, guns.com has a pay per article structure with competitive rates. Writers will be expected to submit a one to two articles a week.
Candidates must have an expansive knowledge on all things guns. You must prove to have an advanced and intimate understanding of product trends (historical, present, and future), industry projections, and a proven track record that you live and breath guns.
We're not looking for someone who just rattles off specs, we're looking for someone who can provide an actual analysis. The candidate needs strong research skills, journalistic insight and, most importantly, an authoritative writerly voice.
This writer will have to be able to write not only specific reviews, but nuanced review articles as well, such as:
-Best five (rifles, handguns, shotguns) under $500 and why
-Why buy this $300 aftermarket shotgun stock and why
-Compare and contrast Pockets: S&W snubbie vs DB380
-Overall perspective on the self defense revolvers trend
-New rifles and what's worth a damn 2011
(You get the idea)
This is a remote freelance position, guns.com has a pay per article structure with competitive rates. Writers will be expected to submit a one to two articles a week.
How To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume and writing samples with "Review Writer" in the subject line. Applicants without samples will not be considered.
