Write fast, clean news copy for a highly engaged audience of independent and conservative readers. Liftable Media (The Western Journal) is hiring contract writers who can spot the most compelling angle in a story, report it accurately, and deliver concise, credible articles under tight deadlines.
About Liftable Media Inc.
Liftable Media is a media company focused on producing content that promotes truth, serves readers first, and aims to drive positive culture change through quality journalism.
Schedule
This role requires 1+ articles per day on multiple days per week (schedule can vary). Coverage needs include:
- Monday to Friday: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM AZ time
- Saturday: after 5:00 PM AZ time
- Sunday: 4:30 AM – 12:00 PM AZ time
Note: Remote applicants located in California are not eligible.
What You’ll Do
⦁ Research and write news articles for The Western Journal News section under your byline
⦁ Use an assigned topic, headline, and source article as a starting point, then conduct additional research and fact-checking
⦁ Write thoughtful, credible stories that meet format requirements (typically at least 340 words and 17 paragraphs)
⦁ Cover current events across U.S. elections, domestic/international affairs, cultural issues, and related topics
⦁ Verify statements, data, and supporting evidence to ensure accuracy
⦁ Accept editor feedback and apply revisions quickly and consistently
⦁ Adapt to shifting angles as new information becomes available
What You Need
⦁ Strong writing and communication skills (written and verbal)
⦁ Ability to meet deadlines consistently and work some weekends
⦁ Genuine interest in news, current events, and politics
⦁ Ability to collaborate with editors and communicate with colleagues/contacts as needed
⦁ Solid grasp of grammar and structure
⦁ Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with evolving story angles
Preferred
⦁ Experience with WordPress or another CMS
⦁ Experience writing for a print or online news outlet
⦁ Familiarity with AP Style
Pay
⦁ $15 – $20 per article to start (based on experience and skill)
⦁ Initial probationary period: ~3 weeks to 2 months (based on output)
If you can write clean, accurate copy fast, and you’re comfortable producing multiple pieces per week on an editorial schedule, this one’s straightforward: ship quality work, take edits well, and stack clips under your byline.
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