Join our freelance roster to write and edit compelling outdoor content. Collaborate with editors, pitch stories, and maintain high editorial standards.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS? ARE YOU SEEKING A NEW CHALLENGE IN A DYNAMIC SECTOR?
This is a very exciting and highly innovative time here at Outside.
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Outside Interactive, Inc., the premier hub for active lifestyle enthusiasts, offers best-in-class content and experiences to more than 70 million of the world’s most passionate outdoor, wellness, and endurance enthusiasts every month. We inspire a broad and diverse audience to do the activities they love with greater enjoyment, inspiration, and knowledge and are dedicated to making real change in the outdoor and fitness industries.
- Pitch and write compelling, original stories tailored to one or more of our brands—such as Outside, Backpacker, Yoga Journal, Triathlete, RUN, SKI, Climbing, Pinkbike, Velo, and more.
- Collaborate with staff editors to shape pitches, meet deadlines, and respond to feedback.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with editors throughout the assignment process.
- Edit articles for grammar, clarity, structure, tone, and brand alignment.
- Fact-check thoroughly and uphold high editorial standards in all work.
- Follow SEO best practices and contribute to our digital publishing efforts.
- Bring creative ideas for multimedia storytelling—including photo, video, or social media—when relevant.
- Demonstrate proven experience writing or editing for digital or print media (experience with outdoor, fitness, or lifestyle publications is a plus).
- Exhibit deep familiarity with—and real-world know-how of—outdoor recreation and active lifestyles.
- Show strong storytelling skills and the ability to adapt voice and tone across different brands.
- Exhibit excellent command of grammar, structure, and AP or brand-specific style.
- Thrive in remote communication, quick turnarounds, and collaborative workflows.
- Bring a genuine passion for the outdoors and for helping more people get outside.
- Bring familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress.
- Offer skills in photography, videography, or multimedia storytelling.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Outside Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to applicable laws, we also make accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We believe a diverse team is a strong team, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Outside Boulder, Colorado, USA Office
1600 Pearl St, Boulder, CO, United States, 80302,
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