How to Apply

Thanks for your interest in applying as a writer or editor for ConsumerSearch.com, part of About.com/The New York Times Company. Successful candidates will join a team of national and internationally based researchers and journalists dedicated to the love of research and problem solving. It's hard to describe the satisfaction writer's feel when receiving comments like these from readers every day:

"I was just pretty blown away by this whole story, your in depth research, and all the details for those models I didn't have time to research fully." -- R.G.

"You guys have no idea how much time you've saved me!" -- D. H.

"I just want to offer my congratulations to a web-site that is not hype, biased or under the thumb of advertisers!" -- P.F.

"You have a really great site. With the availability of so much information on the web, it is nice to see someone actually collect it all in one place." -- S.T.

"Thank you, thank you for this website! I have experienced so much frustration in the past trying to find good reviews and this website gives me exactly what I want." -- J.J.

ConsumerSearch is looking for freelance writers and editors. Editor applicants should complete this Sample Report as well.

About The Sample Report

Our sample assignment for writers and editors is designed to help us understand your writing style, and how you apply skills of reasoning and judgment. You'll be asked to prepare an abridged ConsumerSearch report based on a set of reference materials we'll provide to you. You'll read the available source materials and make decisions on what information is important (along with what's not important). You'll create a narrative Full Story report, and you'll try to identify the best products based on the research materials you've been given.

What happens to my Sample Report submission?
After completing your submission and sending it to us, we will review your application, a process that could take up to two weeks. You may be contacted for further information or be asked for clarifications of your work or to redo your work. All submissions will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of receipt. Instructions for the Sample Report and how to submit materials are included on the following pages.

How long will it take to complete the Sample Report?
There is no minimum or maximum time required for completing the application. It would take an experienced ConsumerSearch writer about 12 hours to complete the Sample Report. Because you'll need time to read our guidelines and become familiar with our processes, requirements and tone, you could need twice that time or more.

Can I ask questions?
Yes. Ask questions about the application process and sample report by writing to editor@consumersearch.com

Terms and Conditions

Completion and submission of the Sample Report does not guarantee employment. Your report will be evaluated by ConsumerSearch editors, who may give you feedback and ask for you to clarify certain items. Completion of the assignment is unpaid.

Understand that the articles and reviews used as references for this Sample Report are intended for use ONLY with this sample assignment. Some information contained in these references has been altered or invented for the purposes of this project, and should not be used in any other context.

Materials contained here may not be printed or shared with others. By entering the Sample Report area, you acknowledge that you've read and understand the terms and conditions discussed above.

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