02 March 2011

Freelance Writers Wanted at TNJ.com African American business website (rate: $100 for 5 articles)

TNJ.com an African American professional and entrepreneurs oriented website is seeking freelance writers to write about business related topics as it pertain to Black business

The ideal candidate must have good writing skills, good work ethics, intellectual curiosity, the ability to research a story and include sources with links, familiarity with social media, basic understanding of how (SEO) search engine works and is interested in African American business issues and wellness.

Regular assignment entail interviewing business owners or executives, collect some basic factual information, snap a few pictures.

All topics assignments may include, but not limited to:

• Technology: Business & Personal technology.
• African American business owners and professionals news, trending topics
• Lifestyle: Auto, Health & Fitness, Arts & Entertainments, Travel
• Personal Finance: Taxes, Investments, Home owner and Retirement
• Black history -related topics in the news

Writers must also be comfortable in creating at least 10 original 400-600 words articles per month. All articles must be created exclusively for TNJ.com. Cutting and pasting articles around the web will not be accepted, each article submitted will be run through CopyScape

For this assignment you will need a digital camera, access to internet.

If interested, please send resume and sample writing.

Compensation: $100 (total) for five articles

More information here.
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