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Embarcadero Media Foundation

$250/wk

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

$250/wk

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

... freelance writers with excellent feature writing skills, storytelling flair and well-honed journalistic instincts to work with editors on its lifestyle desk. Writing assignments cover everything from ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$74 - $83.75/hr

... freelance writers with excellent feature writing skills, storytelling flair and well-honed journalistic instincts to work with editors on its lifestyle desk. Writing assignments cover everything from ...

L2tmedia.com

FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER

Evanston, IL

$20.50 - $26.25/hr

L2T Media is hiring freelance writers to contribute high-quality blog posts and webpage copy for ... Research vehicle specs, news stories and events to incorporate into the content * Post blog content ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

... freelance writers with excellent feature writing skills, storytelling flair and well-honed journalistic instincts to work with editors on its lifestyle desk. Writing assignments cover everything from ...

CCX Media

Freelance Photojournalist

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$65.50 - $74/hr

CCX Media is seeking a freelance Photojournalist who will shoot and edit stories for broadcast and for the web on a part-time, as-needed basis. Duties and Responsibilities * Works independently and ...

CCX Media

Freelance Photojournalist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$65.50 - $74/hr

CCX Media is seeking a freelance Photojournalist who will shoot and edit stories for broadcast and for the web on a part-time, as-needed basis. Duties and Responsibilities * Works independently and ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for storytelling freelance in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Storytelling Freelance vs Content Writer?

AspectStorytelling FreelanceContent Writer
CredentialsPortfolio, storytelling skills, writing samplesWriting samples, sometimes a degree in journalism or communications
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, client-specificRemote or office, often ongoing or contract roles
Industry UsageMarketing, advertising, entertainment, brandingMedia, marketing, corporate communications, online publishing
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on storytelling ability and creative projectsFocus on producing clear, SEO-friendly content

While both roles involve writing, Storytelling Freelance emphasizes crafting compelling narratives tailored to client needs, often for branding or entertainment. Content Writers typically produce informational or SEO-optimized content for websites, blogs, or marketing materials. The main difference lies in storytelling creativity versus informational content production, though both require strong writing skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences.

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Infographic showing various Storytelling Freelance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance food writer

Embarcadero Media Foundation

On-site

$250/wk

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter – Food

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit journalism group with three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay's Tri-Valley. We are looking for a motivated and passionate freelance reporter to join our food branch, The Peninsula Foodist, to inform, inspire and entertain our readers and the foodies of the Peninsula.

Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites – Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice and Redwood City Pulse – and may also appear in two print newspapers – Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac. Peninsula Foodist has its own Instagram account, @peninsulafoodist, and weekly newsletter.

Job Summary

The Food Freelancer will be responsible for producing food features (generally 800-1,200 words) and food blogs (generally 300-600 words). The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features Editor at Embarcadero Media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor
  • While the Food Freelancer is not responsible for taking photos on the scene, they are responsible for communicating with the source about a time for a photographer to come by and/or to request courtesy images from the source

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism or related field
  • 1 year of experience reporting professionally
  • Knowledge of the Peninsula's food scene (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, excluding San Jose)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience reporting on food and/or working in the food industry
  • Being a foodie!

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and written skills
  • Ability to interview, craft a story and write in AP style

Working Conditions

  • Flexible hours – produce at least 1 feature or 1 set of three blogs per month
  • Remote
  • May have to drive to meet sources and conduct interviews

Compensation

  • $200 for a feature
  • $250 for three blogs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three clips via the application form. Freelance reporter applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For details, contact amitchel@embarcaderopublishing.com.

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