Freelance writing, Helium Content Source, pays $10 per 250 words (Edmonton, Canada)

Helium Content Source is looking for bloggers living in or near Edmonton for a weekly ongoing writing gig. These 250-word blog articles will pay $10 each and we're looking for writers who can produce multiple articles a week for their own blog on the publisher's site.

The writers who are chosen should be familiar with and comfortable using social media to promote their blog articles. Writers for this project will be expected, whenever possible, to post images or embedded movies to accompany their blogs.

These blog posts should focus on entertainment and "what's going on" viral type of content. Any unique, odd or interesting news would be ideal. For example, a must-see show or event, big game coming up, things to do, best restaurant/bar/venue in town, etc. but with your own hip, insider tone. Think about what makes this news or event fun, unique, shareable. Think of these posts more like an email to a friend from out of town. That's the kind of blogging style we're going for.

These blog articles are all about giving the reader the inside scoop. Even though focused on one city, where possible this content should have a broad appeal that is going to generate attention in social networks and link-sharing networks. The blogs invite discussion, are comment-worthy, share-worthy, funny, and edgy or cool in some way. Writers will eventually be expected to establish a "voice," and cover key topic areas, such as entertainment, wellness, home improvement, transportation, outdoor activity, community, and shopping.

The overall tone of the blog should be friendly and casual, but avoid using slang or colloquialisms. First and second person writing is preferred.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please email us and include a sample article for review.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gigs-svnx5-2404404411@craigslist.org

For submissions: gigs-svnx5-2404404411@craigslist.org

Website: http://heliumcontentsource.wordpress.com/