EXPERIENCED ONLINE WRITER/RESEARCHER - FREELANCE

We are looking for an online research writer with a minimum of 2 years experience and native-level English. We are an online news and information community that provides advice for expats in Europe on expert topics, such as immigration, employment, housing and more. Therefore, your writing skills must be clear, concise, accurate and engaging.

You will be asked to write (a paid) well-sourced, high-quality articles based on our guidelines and house style. Other tasks will include updating our existing articles in accordance with new laws or policies, or combing several of our existing guides into one comprehensive article. In short, the position involves researching, expanding and/or rewriting content.

All applications must include sample(s) of researched articles relevant to our job offering, your CV and a brief cover letter.

Important criteria in the selection process are education level (minimum bachelor’s degree – please provide information about grade average), research experience, writing skills, accuracy and attention to detail. It is a plus if you are based in the Netherlands. SEO knowledge is an advantage.

Suitable applicants will subsequently be asked to take the following test:
Combine several of our articles to write an updated version on one topic relevant to living abroad / expatriate life in Europe, such as housing, employment, expat life, family life, education, daily practicalities etc.

The article needs to be checked for accuracy, updated and/or expanded with relevant content, and edited for clarity. You will be expected to provide a marked-up document with comments and references.

Successful applicant:
If the (paid) test assignment works out well, we will then determine whether you will be our preferred partner for compiling a comprehensive guide to either immigration or housing in one of our focus countries, spread over 10 articles (for example, tourist visas/residency visas/skill migrant visas etc.). In the future, there will possibilities for writing articles on other countries/topics. This is an on-going position for the right candidate.

Wages will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

Willing to spend 500 euros for 10 articles of 700-1200 words.

As for planning: we will review in the week of August 12th.

Thank you.