Freelance writing, topic: travel/ hotel profiles, pays $50 per hotel profile

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Large web-based travel company is seeking 16 exceptional writers with extensive experience covering travel and/or hospitality topics. The ideal candidate is able to distill the key selling points of a hotel in an engaging manner and possesses a first-hand understanding the deadline-driven environment of web content production.

BA/BS degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field is required. Native English speakers only, please.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Each writer will be asked to produce 50 hotel profiles (400 words each) by December 13th. You will be paid $50 ($45 after oDesk fee) for each profile, so you will earn a total of $2,500 ($2,250 after oDesk fee).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

- We are using oDesk to hire, manage and pay freelance writers for this project. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply at http://www.odesk.com/jobs/Travel-Writers-for-six-week-project_~~24f9cfdfa7cff52d
- Please include at least three relevant writing samples with your application.
- If your work history and education are missing from the Resume section of your oDesk profile, please send your resume as a PDF or MS Word attachment along with your application.
- If you can commit to writing 100 profiles instead of 50 by the deadline, we are open to giving some writers two markets to cover at double the payment. Let us know your availability in your application.
- If selected, you will be asked to submit a 400-word practice profile adhering to our style guidelines as part of our interview process.

* Compensation: $2,250 contract
* Telecommuting is ok.

More information here.