Per-piece sports writer - $10-$12 per piece

Position: Per Piece Sports Writer - $10-$12/piece
Location: Remote, United States
Job Status: Not Specified
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires: June 25, 2012
Job ID: 1362307

Description:

Position: Per-Piece Sports Writer
Treatment: 1099 Contractor
Hours: Freelance/flexible
Compensation: $10-$12/piece
Location: Remote (telecommuting OK, US residents only)

We're looking for freelance sports writers to file anywhere from five to 15 Q&A stories per week. Our clients include large newspapers in several major markets across the United States. Pay is per piece: $10-$12/story. Word counts range from 200 to 350, and writers are responsible for getting high-quality photos via email from their subjects.

Journalistic writing experience, particularly in sports, is preferred but not required. Must be familiar with Skype and Google Docs and have a reliable home Internet connection, as we run a virtual office. Also required: Top-notch interviewing skills and being able to work effectively with sources and management.

Our company is growing at a tremendous pace, and advancement opportunities are available for our top performers.

To apply:
(1) Include "Per-piece sports writer" and "151505" in the subject of your email (send to helloapply@gmail.com)
(2) Attach a resume -- PDF or DOC preferred
(3) Attach three published samples of your work
(4) Include specific days and times you will be available

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com.

OK everyone, fire away ...

 

ok, i suck at word count. how many inches is 200 to 350 words?

 

depends on the newspaper, but 200 words is roughly 6-7 inches. But seriously...$10-12 per piece that appears to include some type of interview? And photos from the subject? Good luck finding quality there, folks.

 

just looking for a ballpark figure, dawg. so 6-to-10 inches, eh?

 

So who's the company and are the writers expected to find the people to interview or are they setup or a mix of both?

 

With all due respect to the keeper of the Poin Files: Freelance board?

 

It's Journatic.

http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/87541/

 

From an experienced freelancer, two words: No way. Make it three words: No effin way. Seriously, $10-$12 for 200 to 350 words? That's beyond cheap.

 

Although it beats $0 for 450 words on Bleacher Report for those who don't have a gig in the industry.

 

Not really. You always claim writing for Bleacher Report is a hobby, but taking the pennies Journatic throws at you is a signal to an editor you'll do anything to work in the business.

 

i wouldn't get off the couch for $10.

 

If your willing to work at BR you'll do pretty much anything and call yourself a columnist or whatever they call each writer now.