Steady freelance work that pays on time! Home design and lifestyle site House Digest is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers with a love and expert-level understanding of gardening to join our team. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on plant care, gardening, and the outdoor space as it relates to home. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About House Digest

At House Digest, we work hard to make sure you can live well. We cover gardening DIYs and techniques, caring for houseplants, and more. Our team of writers and editors have years of experience working in the home and garden media space. Do you need to know how to plant a tree in your yard, how to find the right plants for your room, or need some serious garden inspo? House Digest gives you everything you need to take your garden to the next level.

News Writer Responsibilities:

• Claim news and evergreen article topics from a selection of assignments with an emphasis on gardening and plant care
• Research and write 300- to 900-word articles in a custom CMS
• Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
• Follow the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $21 per hour
• Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
• Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
• Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
• Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required:

• Minimum three years editorial experience writing and/or editing
• Expert knowledge of gardening and plant care topics
• Experience with building content in a CMS
• Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook

How To Apply: 

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the content shared on House Digest

Applications missing any of these elements will not be considered. 

All content on Static Media's sites is written entirely by humans. While we understand AI-written content is becoming prevalent, any articles submitted using AI during the hiring process will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.