Qualifications:
- Credible, passionate and knowledgeable subject matter expert
- Able to tell engaging stories using solid writing skills (spelling, grammar, etc.)
- Access to timely, accurate information within the topic and able to provide a local angle
- Ability to keep their Examiner page current, which usually means publishing a minimum of 3 - 4 brief (200-400 words) articles per week and replying to comments
- Desire to build their readership, understand their audience, and be the expert
- Interest in online/SEO writing
- Technically savvy; able to learn and utilize web/publishing tools and internet applications
Compensation
Most people become Examiners because of the exposure they receive from being on a Top 100 website and the additional opportunities that result from it. Examiners are independent contractors and receive competitive pay based on posting frequency and internet variables including page views, subscriptions, session length, and advertiser interest. Plainly, this isn’t a job that will support you. Your rewards come from your exposure and your ability to expand your audience. So, your efforts as an Examiner can definitely pay off.
About Examiner.com
Launched in April 2008, Examiner.com is the insider source for everything local, offering a rich mix of hyper-local and globally-relevant content. We have presence in most U.S. cities, thousands of towns and neighborhoods, and are developing a strong presence in international markets including Canada. Examiner.com is a division of the Clarity Digital Group, LLC, wholly owned by The Anschutz Company, a Denver-based investment company whose broad array of assets include AEG and other live sports and entertainment; print and digital media; hospitality; film production and exhibition; wind energy development and transmission.
How to Apply:
- Click the APPLY button to get routed to our online application.
- Select a primary topic title that matches your area of expertise and up to two alternative topics from the list or use the “suggest a topic" function. You can be accepted for one.
- Prepare a brief bio (< 75 words). Include email address and your own website if you’d like.
- Prepare a statement of your credentials to cover this topic and a broad statement of topic ideas you might cover in your articles.
- Prepare a sample article (200-300 words) written in the third person to support the primary title you selected. You may use a previously written article as long as it supports your topic.
- Click “submit" when you’re finished. You will be notified by email once we have reviewed your application, which can take up to one week.
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