Retail & Restaurant Business Author
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
We publish a stream of hyper local news for US readers through WhatNow, a leading local news platform under LH2 Holdings. We are looking for a content writer with strong journalism instincts who can keep pace with the fast flow of openings, closings, and developments in the restaurant and retail space.
Every story must read like it belongs on the business page of a reputable publication. It should be sourced, fact checked, balanced, and immediately useful to a local audience.
Your core brief is to cover restaurant and retail business news across US, with particular attention to:
• New restaurant and retail openings or closures
• Store expansions, relocations, and ownership changes
• Local business activity that impacts neighborhood dining and shopping options
• Broader industry trends affecting restaurant and retail operators and consumers
• Informative and honest restaurant coverage that helps local diners make decisions
On any given week, you might report on a new restaurant opening in a growing neighborhood, cover a retail chain entering a new market, track a notable closure, or highlight a trend shaping how people dine and shop in a specific city. Stories should stay tightly focused on business impact and clearly explain why the development matters to local consumers.
We value:
• Proven experience in journalism, news writing, or professional content creation
• A polished, native level command of English and strong headline writing skills
• The ability to independently research, verify facts, and use credible sources
• Clear and engaging writing that meets editorial standards and requires minimal editing
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for news content
Every story must read like it belongs on the business page of a reputable publication. It should be sourced, fact checked, balanced, and immediately useful to a local audience.
Your core brief is to cover restaurant and retail business news across US, with particular attention to:
• New restaurant and retail openings or closures
• Store expansions, relocations, and ownership changes
• Local business activity that impacts neighborhood dining and shopping options
• Broader industry trends affecting restaurant and retail operators and consumers
• Informative and honest restaurant coverage that helps local diners make decisions
On any given week, you might report on a new restaurant opening in a growing neighborhood, cover a retail chain entering a new market, track a notable closure, or highlight a trend shaping how people dine and shop in a specific city. Stories should stay tightly focused on business impact and clearly explain why the development matters to local consumers.
We value:
• Proven experience in journalism, news writing, or professional content creation
• A polished, native level command of English and strong headline writing skills
• The ability to independently research, verify facts, and use credible sources
• Clear and engaging writing that meets editorial standards and requires minimal editing
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for news content