Freelance Writer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a freelance writer able to write 1,000 word blog posts and articles related to the world of book writing at least once per week but leading to three times per week as the business grows. We will provide subject titles and keywords and will need you to write posts around these.
Ideally, some experience creating social media posts, particularly Pinterest, would also be an advantage.
It goes without saying that your English grammar should be impeccable.
To find out more please send us a 500 word sample of your writing on the subject of 'what to write in a notebook'. If you have examples of social media posts or Pinterest posts you have created, please feel free to include those too along with your desired hourly rate of pay or rate per word written.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 4 per week
Salary: £10.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: REDBAL/FRWRI
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freelance Writer roles across Red Balloon Writing School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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