Freelance writing, HealthDailyOnline.com, pays $15 minimum per article

Deadline: 13 May 2011

Health website devoted to food, fitness, and well-being currently seeking freelance writers to join our editorial team. We believe in health through prevention and wellness, and we are building a team of qualified health journalists to produce quality, consistent content.

Job Description

• Writers will submit well-researched and documented articles each week, with a focus on current medical studies, health trends, and well-being.
• This is a freelance position that allows writers to work remotely from home.
• Qualified writers in their particular field of health, fitness, and medicine will be compensated $15 per article to start and will be featured on our site.
• This is an opportunity for nutritionists, dietitians, physical therapists, and other experts in their field to have a solid, long-term platform for their writing and to be featured among a small team of recognized professionals.

We are currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

Health 101 Writer

The Health Writer will report on recent medical studies, medical conditions, and health happenings in the news. All Health 101 articles will be reviewed by a medical peer reviewer for accuracy and consistency.

Ideal candidate:

• Is an authority on medicine, health, and health trends
• Possesses a degree in any medical, scientific, or nutrition field, Journalism, English, or Communications, or comparable training and experience in professional writing
• Can create 5 original articles (350 to 500 words each) each week

Fitness Writer

The Fitness Writer reports on sports trends and workouts, as well as fitness, calculators, and fitness gadgets.

Ideal candidate:

• Is an authority in sports fitness, workout regimens, sports trends, and fitness tools
• Possesses a degree in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Journalism, English, or Communications, or comparable training and experience in professional writing
• Can create 6 original articles (350 to 500 words each) each week

Healthy Living Writer

The Healthy Living Writer reports on family health, mental health, and relationships, all from a perspective of holistic wellness and the psychology of well-being.

Ideal candidate:

• Is an authority in psychology, alternative medical therapies, and wellness through lifestyles
• Possesses a degree in Psychology, Alternative Medicine, Journalism, English, or Communications, or comparable training and experience in professional writing
• Can create 6 original articles (350 to 500 words each) each week

Weight Loss Writer

The Weight Loss Writer reports on dieting strategies, diet trends, significant diet studies, and personal op-ed pieces.

Ideal candidate:

• Is an authority in nutrition, weight loss, and diet trends
• Possesses a degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Studies, Journalism, English, or Communications, or comparable training and experience in professional writing
• Can create 2 original articles (350 to 500 words each) each week

To apply, indicate which position you are applying for. Submit resume, cover letter, and 3 relevant writing samples to editorial@healthdailyonline.com. Applications due May 13, 2011. Writers to begin assignments May 23, 2011.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: editorial@healthdailyonline.com

For submissions: editorial@healthdailyonline.com

Website: http://healthdailyonline.com/