Recent times have seen a major shift towards remote and flexible work options. During the national lockdowns and the global pandemic in particular, many companies have asked their employees to work efficiently from home.
The benefits of working from home can include increased productivity, better work-life balance, reduced congestion on highways caused by the daily commute, and more. But while many employees would love to switch to working from home permanently, they aren’t sure what their new role might be.
If you have specialized writing skills and want to work from home, this is the article for you. Below are five in-demand remote writing jobs you can take on if your knowledge and experience fit the bill.
1. Writing
Copywriting involves writing text (or copy) for a variety of purposes, including education and advertising. The role can be relatively general or highly specialized depending on your skills (and chosen employer), but it’s perfect for remote work.
Some professional copywriters work in-house for a company, preparing all of the company’s copy or ads, for example, while others are freelance or may be hired by an agency.
Copywriting can be flexible: either a demanding full-time or part-time occupation, depending on your availability.
It’s a good idea to first keep in mind your interests or areas of expertise that you feel confident writing about, and then approach companies or opportunities with that in mind. Your own previous work experience could provide you with a form of copywriting.
For example, if you were a teacher, perhaps you could write educational material on your subject, or additional materials for other teachers and students. If you were in the legal or medical profession, you may choose to write copy for a company specializing in your industry.
Whatever your background, your experience and skills can be of great benefit in copywriting.
2.Translation services
If you are fluent in another language, translation services can be a great writing service to provide from home. You may be translating documents or correspondence, offering classes to students, or providing personal assistant services in a second language.
Roles within translation can be very flexible if you work from home and are tailored to your skills and experience. If you have specialized knowledge in a native language, such as legal terminology, you could offer services that cover this.
Translation services may not only allow you to work remotely from home, but also work with clients from all over the world.
3. Drafting offers
Offer writing services are specialized writing services that help companies win more work by writing persuasive offers. Professional offer writers know how to plan and write a high-scoring offer, and companies appreciate them because they can earn them hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional work and opportunities.
Although this position requires training and experience, there are a variety of professional courses and qualifications you can take to get up to speed. Many bid writers then link up with a bid writing company or agency and hire on an individual basis to help with specific projects.
You may also choose to be self-employed and offer your services on a case-by-case basis in an industry you know well and where you can add value.
4. Compliance Documentation Writer
Compliance processes help companies ensure, and demonstrate, that they are compliant with all major protocols and practices for their specific industry. A compliance documentation writer prepares all documentation and specialized applications required to achieve certification.
You can work remotely from home and travel as needed, whether you’re working independently or as part of a compliance company or agency. You can also receive compliance training and gain more experience and knowledge as you progress, able to handle increasingly specialized processes.
Compliance experts help businesses prepare for their next application or renewal and seamlessly guide them through the process.
5. Legal Typist
Legal typists often have specialized legal knowledge as former paralegals or secretaries, but a strong secretarial background may be enough to get you started.
While legal typists are still used in courts and lawyers’ offices, for example, now more than ever they work completely from home, especially transcribing recordings. This allows them to set their own hours and take on as many projects as they feel up to.
So if you have specialized writing skills, why not consider exploring your writing-at-home options today?