Expert Freelance Writer as a Career Expert

Summary

Project Overview

We are looking for a credible UK-based career expert, employability specialist, or workplace commentator to help respond to journalist requests and media opportunities on behalf of our client in the online education and career development sector.

This is not standard blog writing. The role involves creating short expert comments, quotes, and responses for journalists looking for professional insight on careers, employability, workplace trends, education, and the future of work.

Our client is an online learning provider offering career-focused qualifications and courses to adult learners across the UK.

Ideal Background

We are especially interested in applicants who are:

Career coach or employability specialist
HR or recruitment professional
Workplace or future-of-work commentator
Careers adviser working with adults or students
Learning and development professional
Recruitment consultant
Higher education or online learning expert
Professional with experience discussing modern careers and workforce trends

UK-based applicants preferred.

Topics You May Be Asked To Comment On

You may be asked to provide commentary on topics such as:

The rise of portfolio careers and freelancing
Whether traditional full-time jobs are declining
Career changes and retraining
Remote and hybrid working
AI and the future of employment
Skills employers are looking for
Burnout, work-life balance, and flexible careers
Career progression in modern industries
Adult learning and upskilling trends
Gen Z workplace attitudes and expectations

What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing selected journalist requests we send you
Writing expert responses and commentary (usually 250–500 words)
Providing practical, quotable insights for media use
Responding quickly when opportunities are time-sensitive
Helping increase media coverage and brand authority for our client

What We Need From You

Please include the following in your proposal:

Your relevant professional background
Any career coaching, HR, recruitment, or employability experience
Links to published articles, media quotes, interviews, LinkedIn, or press features
Examples of thought leadership content if available
Your typical turnaround time

Your preferred pricing model:

Per submission
Per successful placement
Hybrid (submission + success bonus)

Preferred Skills

Strong written English
Professional but human tone
Able to simplify career and workplace topics for the public
Reliable communication
Comfortable writing under deadlines
Media experience or journalist-facing experience is a bonus

Important

We are looking for genuine experts with a credible professional background and public profile. Journalists may review LinkedIn profiles, previous media features, and professional credentials before using quotes.

Budget

Open to proposals. We are happy to consider:

Fixed fee per response
Success bonus model
Monthly retainer arrangement for the right person

To Apply

Please send a short introduction explaining why you are a good fit, along with any relevant links or examples of previous media commentary or published work.

We are looking for someone reliable for ongoing opportunities, not just a one-off task.