Static Media - Freelance Music Writer Grunge

Client: Static Media

Location: Remote

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Static Media is a fast-growing digital media company reaching 220M+ readers each month, expanding its music coverage with a focus on classic rock through its publication, Grunge. Grunge seeks experienced writers with a strong knowledge of classic rock, from iconic bands to lesser-known stories. Writers should combine strong research skills with an engaging voice to create content that provides context and insight into music history. The goal is to produce deeply researched, accessible, and compelling articles that resonate with readers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Claim and complete articles from a list of available assignments
• Research and write 500–1,000-word articles using our custom CMS
• Write content with a quick turnaround
• Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to ensure high-quality content

Requirements

• 3+ years of writing or editing experience
• Proficiency in CMS platforms
• Familiarity with AP Style

Example Topics You Might Cover

• 5 Moment-Defining Classic Rock Albums Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
• Musicians Who Tanked Their Careers With One Regrettable Flop Song
• 5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade’s Best Year For Love Songs

What We Offer

• Compensation: $21–$25/hour (based on experience; starting at $21/hour)
• Paid trial assignment: $60
• Reliable pay: Twice-monthly payments
• Flexible schedule: Work when it suits you
• Remote: Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection
• High visibility: Your work reaches millions of readers and is syndicated across platforms like MSN, Yahoo, AOL, and Apple News

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the kind of content we publish

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will move on to a paid trial period.

Additional Information

All content on Static Media’s websites is created exclusively by human writers. Submissions containing AI-generated material during the hiring process will not be accepted.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote