Freelance Social Media Content Creators Wanted : The Montclair Girl (part of The Local Girl Media Group)
Location : Montclair, New Jersey; Essex County, New Jersey (+ surrounding NJ areas)
Position Type : Freelance / Contract
Minimum Commitment : 2 assignments per month
About The Opportunity
We’re seeking passionate, locally-connected freelance social media content creators to join our team at The Local Girl. Our publications celebrate local culture, businesses, dining, wellness, politics, and community life.
What We’re Looking For
We need skilled people who are deeply embedded in their communities and who can create and provide authentic, engaging content about local happenings. You should be someone who knows the pulse of your area – from the best hidden gem restaurants to emerging local businesses, from community events to local political developments.
Essential Requirements
Local Expertise : You must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of local restaurants, wellness businesses, news, politics, and cultural happenings in your coverage area. We want writers who can speak authentically about their communities. Context is key. Montclair area – including Essex County towns + cities, and other nearby New Jersey gems, experiences, and businesses.
Professionalism : You are organized and pay attention to the details. Responsiveness is part of your everyday standards. You are able to follow the brand’s style guidelines and requirements with little to no guidance.
Content Output : Minimum commitment of 2 assignments per month for paid freelance positions.
Geographic Coverage : Specify which areas you can cover, including but not limited to Montclair / Bloomfield, greater Essex County, NJ.
Freelancer Status : Our company requires paid freelancers to have a status of a registered LLC or sole proprietor. We also welcome guest posts and submissions from writers not able to adhere to the timeframe / minimum content requirements monthly on a voluntary basis.
In addition to the job description you should :
Have access to a car or easy transportation to the Essex County area
Examples of content types :
Technical Skills
Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana
Posts with TLG Content :
What We Offer
This freelance opportunity combines both pitching your own story ideas and completing assigned pieces from our editorial team. You’ll have the opportunity to :
Assignments range from $40-60 per assignment.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out this form, and then email jobs@thelocalgirl.com the following information :
– where you’re located and your connection to the area
– three article or content creation ideas
– a local news story that’s caught your eye lately
Send your application materials addressing all the above points to jobs@thelocalgirl.com. Include any additional relevant information about yourself or your experience. We review applications on an ongoing basis and will contact qualified candidates when positions become available.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating the diverse voices and perspectives that make our local communities vibrant.
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Hiring Social Media • Montclair, NJ, United States