If you can spot the sharpest angle in a breaking story and write clean, credible news copy fast, this is built for you. You’ll publish under your own byline for The Western Journal, writing for an independent, conservative audience.
About Liftable Media Inc.
Liftable Media Inc. publishes news and commentary with a stated mission of promoting truth, serving readers, and driving positive culture change. This role supports The Western Journal’s News section and follows their editorial standards and guidelines.
Schedule
- Part time, contract
- Remote (United States)
- Contractors needed for coverage windows:
- Monday to Friday: 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM Arizona time
- Saturday: after 5:00 PM Arizona time
- Sunday: 4:30 AM to 12:00 PM Arizona time
- One or more articles per day, several days per week (schedule can vary)
- Not accepting remote applicants located in California
What You’ll Do
- Write one or more news articles per day during assigned shifts, as scheduled
- Take an assigned topic, headline, and source article, then research and fact check to confirm accuracy
- Produce articles that are typically at least 340 words and 17 paragraphs
- Cover current events across politics, cultural issues, and domestic and international affairs, as assigned by editors
- Build clear, honest reporting supported by verified facts, data, and sources
- Incorporate a subtle conservative and or Christian voice consistent with the outlet’s style
- Accept editor feedback and revise quickly to improve clarity and credibility
- Publish in a CMS (WordPress experience is a plus)
What You Need
- Strong news judgment and the ability to find the most compelling angle fast
- Excellent writing skills with clean grammar and structure
- Reliable fact checking habits and comfort doing quick research
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle an iterative editing process
- Availability for weekend work (required for some shifts)
- Interest in current events and politics
- Bonus points: AP Style familiarity, WordPress or CMS experience, prior news outlet experience
Benefits
- Pay per article: $15 to $20 per piece (starting rate, based on experience and skill)
- Byline on published articles
- Flexible contract volume depending on coverage needs
- Probationary period: roughly 3 weeks to 2 months (depends on weekly output)
If you want a remote writing lane where speed, accuracy, and strong voice actually matter, move on this.
Bring your best clips, tighten your resume, and make your availability crystal clear.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…