Staff Writer, Creative Arts​/Media

About wikiHow

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How, the world’s largest how-to website, is on a mission to help every person on the planet learn how to do anything. We are a hybrid organization deeply committed to making a global impact. Serving over 100 million users every month across nearly every topic imaginable in 20+ languages, wiki

How has created a platform for people to learn, share, and explore new ways to do everything from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

This is a full-time, remote, paid position with basic benefits. You will work 40 hours per week during regular business hours (Pacific time) for wiki

How, while your employment, payroll, and benefits—including a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—will be managed by Eastridge Workforce Solutions. We have openings for two different writing roles:

• General writers focused on topics like social media trends, astrology, relationships, home maintenance, fitness, mental health, finance, pets, careers, social topics, and trends, with a willingness to write about an even wider array of topics and create interactive content
• Technology writers focused on topics like emerging tech, social platforms, software instructions, tech troubleshooting, hardware descriptions, upgrades, trends, and gaming

• Craft Human-Centered Content:
  Write empathetic, engaging, and SEO-optimized articles that feel like a helpful conversation between friends.
• Maintain a Consistent Production
  
  Schedule:
  
  Thrive in a high-output environment by producing 8+ polished articles per week, managing a workflow of roughly 5 hours per piece (including research and revisions).
• Master the wiki
  
  How Voice:
  Apply our specific style guidelines across a diverse range of formats—from deep-dive  how-tos  to trending social topics.
• Champion Originality:
  Commit to a 100% human-written process. You will rely on your own creativity and research, strictly avoiding AI tools to ensure our content remains authentic and trustworthy.
• Research with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Dive deep into every topic to ensure we are providing the most accurate, high-quality information to a global audience of billions.
• Collaborate and Evolve:
  Work closely with our high-caliber content management team, using constructive feedback to sharpen your writing and grow as a professional.
• Expand Your Reach:
  Contribute your skills to special content initiatives, interactive projects, and creative experiments as we continue to innovate.

• Proven Writing Expertise: A college degree (ideally in a writing-intensive field) and 2+ years of professional experience writing, researching, and publishing online content.
• The Human Touch: A mastery of English grammar and the ability to translate complex information into a clear, friendly, and engaging  how-to  voice.
• GEO & SEO Savvy:
  Experience writing for generative and search engine optimization without losing the warmth and helpfulness that human readers crave.
• Independent Drive:
  The self-motivation to thrive in a remote, autonomous environment while staying focused on high-quality output.
• A Growth Mindset: A genuine eagerness for collaboration and constructive feedback. You view editing as a partnership to make your work the best it can be.
• Mission Alignment: A sincere passion for helping people. You take pride in knowing your words will help someone, somewhere, solve a problem today.
• Commitment to Authenticity: A dedication to creating content without any use of AI tools.

• Salary:
  The hourly rate for this position is between $18-22 per hour. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include location, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
• Benefits:
  As an employee of Eastridge, you will have an opportunity to participate in the following benefits:
  Medical - PPO and High Deductible Health Plans, as well as 2 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) reimbursement plans designed to meet the individual ACA requirement;
  Dental and Vision through Anthem, Employee Assistance Program; a 401K and a tax-qualified Employee Stock Ownership Plan, once employee eligibility requirements are met; paid time off, and sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

We do not allow the use of AI tools or AI-generated content in any part of our writing or application process. All materials will be checked for AI use. Please send an email to with this information:

• Subject Line: Staff Writer - [City] - [Topic Area:
  General/Tech/Both]
  
  E.g., Staff Writer - San Francisco - General
• Include: Your resume, a cover letter that shows your personality, and a link to a published bylined piece.
• The  Human-Touch  Challenge: In