Freelance Writer, The Inertia

AllGear Digital LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AllGear Digital, based in Los Angeles, seeks high-energy, creative wordsmiths to write news, features, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Inertia and related brands. You will collaborate on visuals and apply SEO best practices to engage outdoor enthusiasts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in journalism or copywriting, a published portfolio, and a passion for surf and outdoor culture. This role involves independent ownership and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two-plus years of journalism or copywriting experience and a portfolio of published content including news and/or feature writing.
• Photography skills are a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and content management systems; WordPress experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Write publication-ready content from approved pitches, or as assigned.
• Create or coordinate supporting visuals (e.g., photographs) for pieces.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in several of the following categories: Surfing and surf-adjacent sports like foiling or paddling, Snowsports.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of SEO principles and practices.

Skills

Journalism

Copywriting

SEO

Photography

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

The Inertia, a leading online publication dedicated to surf and snow, is looking for high-energy, creative wordsmiths with a passion for surf and the outdoors to write news, personality driven features, lifestyle stories, and opinion pieces.

Responsibilities

• Write publication-ready content from approved pitches, or as assigned.
• Create or coordinate supporting visuals (e.g., photographs) for pieces.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in several of the following categories:
  • Surfing and surf-adjacent sports like foiling or paddling
  • Snowsports
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of SEO principles and practices.

Requirements

• Two-plus years of journalism or copywriting experience and a portfolio of published content including news and/or feature writing.
• Photography skills are a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and content management systems; WordPress experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field (preferred).

We will respond to high-quality candidates as quickly as possible.

About AllGear Digital

AllGear Digital delivers award-winning outdoor journalism and gear reviews to an engaged audience of active, outdoors enthusiasts. Our owned and operated publications include GearJunkie, The Inertia, Bikerumor, and other category-leading media brands. AllGear Digital and AGD+, AllGear Digital’s extended advertising network, have a combined global monthly reach of over 60 million, leveraging AGD Studios to tell powerful stories that inspire and engage. Based in Los Angeles, California, AllGear Digital is diverse-owned media company committed to inclusivity.