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SimpleTense Education

Freelance Academic Writers

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

... journals, websites, books, and databases At least one year of experience with academic writing ... apply for this freelance academic writing position, please visit the following link: Only ...

Magnolia

Magnolia Journal - Deputy Editor

Waco, TX · On-site

SUMMARY At Magnolia, the Deputy Editor is part of the Magnolia Journal editorial team and is ... Assign stories to writers and manage freelance deliverables* * Serve as primary editorial contact ...

Magnolia

Magnolia Journal - Deputy Editor

Waco, TX · On-site

SUMMARY At Magnolia, the Deputy Editor is part of the Magnolia Journal editorial team and is ... Assign stories to writers and manage freelance deliverables* * Serve as primary editorial contact ...

Dow Jones

Supervising Producer

New York, NY

$130K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Wall Street Journal & Barron's Group, The TRUST, is a fast-growing team of energetic writers ... Build and develop a strong external network of freelancers, agencies and directors to cover our ...

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Supervising Producer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Wall Street Journal & Barron's Group, The TRUST, is a fast-growing team of energetic writers ... Build and develop a strong external network of freelancers, agencies and directors to cover our ...

Synchrony Group

Senior Medical Writer

West Chester, PA

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg ... Review/revise medical writers and freelance writers' work as necessary * Participate in ...

Synchrony Group

Senior Medical Writer

West Chester, PA

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg ... Review/revise medical writers and freelance writers' work as necessary * Participate in ...

Synchrony Group

Senior Medical Writer

West Chester, PA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare materials according to internal writing guidelines and other applicable guidelines (eg ... Review/revise medical writers and freelance writers' work as necessary * Participate in ...

Dow Jones

Assistant Editor, Opinion

New York, NY

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information ... Edit features and columns for publication, and write headlines, with an eye toward digital ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance journal writing in the United States is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsTypically requires journalism or writing experience, sometimes a degree in journalism or related fieldOften requires marketing, SEO, or industry-specific knowledge, with a focus on content strategy
Work EnvironmentUsually involves researching and reporting for newspapers, magazines, or online publicationsPrimarily creates web content, blogs, and marketing materials for clients
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by media outlets, news organizations, and online publicationsUsed by businesses, marketing agencies, and brands for online presence

Freelance Journal Writing focuses on reporting and storytelling for media outlets, requiring journalistic skills. Freelance Content Writing emphasizes creating marketing and web content, often with SEO knowledge. Both roles involve independent work but serve different industry needs.

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Freelance Academic Writers

SimpleTense Education

Pasadena, CA

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

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Job description

Company Description

SimpleTense Education is the largest provider of content solutions for international clients. With a multitude of world-class writers, we empower our customers to attain academic success abroad. This is accomplished through the efficient and convenient delivery of premium content while offering unparalleled support to our writers through the task completion process. We seek to connect with individuals committed to clarity and transparency in all phases of communication as they in turn seek to facilitate other people's understanding of the world around them.

Job Description

At SimpleTense, freelance writers have the following responsibilities:

Completing writing and editing assignments according to the instructions provided.

Applying APA, CMS, MLA, Harvard, Oxford, and other style conventions as required.

Asking follow-up questions when necessary.

As an independent contractor, you have the flexibility to choose your assignments, make your own schedule, and work from anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection. Payments are made twice per month via Paypal.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or credits toward a bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 3.3

Ability to conduct research using scholarly journals, websites, books, and databases

At least one year of experience with academic writing

Strong proofreading skills

Positive attitude and willingness to accept constructive feedback

Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing about economics, statistics, and/or finance

2+ years of academic writing experience

Experience editing with the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word

To apply for this freelance academic writing position, please visit the following link: https://www.simpletense.com/candidate-home/

Only applicants who apply using the link above will receive further

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