Food & Restaurant Research Writer (South Africa Focus | SEO Articles) -- 2

We are looking for experienced content writers to create well-researched, SEO-optimised restaurant articles for a South African food discovery platform.

Important:
You do not need to be based in South Africa, but you must be comfortable doing deep online research using Google, reviews, social media, and restaurant websites.

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Scope of Work
• Write “Top X” restaurant articles (e.g. Top 5 Sushi Restaurants in Johannesburg)
• Each article will focus on:
• A specific city or area in South Africa
• A cuisine type or dining theme
• Articles must be fact-based, not opinion-only

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Research Requirements (MANDATORY)

You will be required to research each restaurant using:
• Google Maps & Google Reviews
• Instagram (hashtags, posts, engagement)
• Restaurant websites and menus
• Online food blogs and directories

Articles must be based on real data, reviews, and social proof.

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Article Requirements
• Length: 1,200 – 1,800 words
• Clear structure with subheadings
• Individual restaurant breakdowns
• SEO-friendly but natural writing
• Neutral, informative tone (no fake “first-person” experiences)

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Ideal Freelancer Profile
• Proven experience writing food, travel, or local business content
• Strong online research skills
• Familiarity with SEO writing
• Excellent English
• Able to follow structured guidelines
• Detail-oriented and fact-driven

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Test Requirement (VERY IMPORTANT)

To apply, please include:
1. A short explanation of how you would research a “Best Restaurants” article for a country you don’t live in.
2. 1–2 samples of food or location-based articles you have written.
3. Your rate per article.

Applications without the above will not be considered.

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Ongoing Work

This is long-term work for the right writers.
We plan to publish multiple articles per week.

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Budget
• Per article (negotiable based on experience & quality)
• Bonuses for consistently high-quality work

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Why Work With Us
• Clear briefs & structured methodology
• Consistent workload
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling platform