Overview
Bustle.com is a new force in media: a news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion site for young women driven by a diverse and energetic collection of contributors.
What we have in common with each other and our readers is that we’re insatiably curious about the world. We care about what’s working and what isn’t, about fashion, politics, technology, diversity, books, celebrities, health, beauty, work, friendship, and how to make amazing food on a budget. These are the stories we deliver every day in a format that’s always getting better, quicker, and more engaging.
Are you the one your friends go to for dating and relationship advice? Are you constantly checking your horoscope, or sharing your latest self-care routine on Instagram? Do you keep up on the latest women’s health trends, and love learning new hacks and tips for your daily routine? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are Bustle Lifestyle material.
Currently, Bustle is seeking creative remote part-time writers to contribute to our Lifestyle vertical with unique service, evergreen content three days per week during regular office hours. Coverage will include sex and relationships, health, mental health, and astrology.
Applicants should have at least 2+ years of writing experience (internships/blogging count), with a proven ability to consistently brainstorm innovative pitches with unique angles. Candidates must also display a strong, individual voice with an understanding of feminism, body positivity, and inclusivity. Having relationships with lifestyle experts (dating & relationship experts, doctors, therapists, life coaches, astrologers, etc.) is a bonus, but not required.
Please provide 5 evergreen pitches in the fields mentioned above, geared toward a Bustle audience, below.
Writers will work remotely. We are currently seeking writers who can work daytime shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between the hours of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.. Please do not apply unless you have this availability.
Responsibilities
- Submit between 2-4 evergreen lifestyle articles per shift
- Source and interview lifestyle experts for articles
- Brainstorm relevant pitches with interesting service angles to be submitted weekly
- Offer fresh angles to make evergreen pieces fun and new
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience writing for an online publication
- A proven ability to brainstorm a high quantity of innovative pitches and unique angles with a quick turnaround
- Excellent communication skills, not only in tracking down sources but maintaining correspondence with editors
- Ability to juggle multiple articles at a time, switching between topics when necessary
- An interest in writing evergreen articles with service angles
Bustle is the largest independent media property for Millennial women, reaching 50 million unique readers a month. Bustle delivers everything readers want to know, see, and read right now — spanning news, celebrity, culture, lifestyle, politics, fashion & beauty, and more. What we have in common with each other and our readers is that we’re insatiably curious about the world. We care about what’s working and what isn’t about fashion, politics, technology, diversity, books, celebrities, health, beauty, work, sex, friendship, and how to make amazing food on a budget. These are the stories we deliver every day in a format that’s always getting better, quicker, and more engaging.