ConsumerSearch.com, which is owned by About.com and is a part of The New York Times Company, is actively seeking freelance writers and editors to join our team.

Writing for ConsumerSearch requires uncommon research and analytical skills. Contributors need to be detail oriented, critical and organized, and must be able to adapt to our format and tone. Assignments are research-heavy in a 'leave-no-stone-unturned' way. Are you the kind of person who spends 25 hours researching toasters before buying one? If so, you might have the right aptitude for ConsumerSearch.

Read a report or two on our site to see what we do. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more on how we compile the most comprehensive product reviews online.

Rates for freelance writing vary according to the writer and the report, but are never less than $350. Compensation also fluctuates according to how much work is required and depending on talent of the writer. To us, talent is everything, and we set our pay scales accordingly. ConsumerSearch does pay a kill fee for work that we cannot publish.

How to Begin Working with ConsumerSearch

Writers and editors are invited to apply by preparing a sample report, which is intended to help us understand your analytical abilities and writing style. Completion of the sample report is not paid. At the conclusion of your sample report, we will be able to provide a tentative assessment of whether you would be a good fit for ConsumerSearch; if we like what we see, we will make a further, paid, writing assignment. Our report structure is very rigid—some writers really like working within this structure, while others don't. It's hard to tell until you try it.

Related About.com Opportunities

If you are an expert in a particular topic, consider checking the jobs page at About.com to see if a guide is needed in your area of expertise. Accepted About.com Guides are paid a minimum of $725 per month.