Finding a job as a blogger for a blog network can be a great way to enter the world of professional blogging. Determine your area of expertise or the topic where you can add value to readers then market yourself to blog networks as the best person to blog about that topic to drive traffic to the network.
Many blog networks post blogging jobs on job boards, so take some time to search for and apply to open positions.
Following is an overview of some of the most popular blogging networks:
b5media is one of the Internet's largest new media networks with over 300 blogs in 15 channels and over 10 million visitors each month.
Creative Weblogging receives over 5 million visitors per month for its 100+ blogs.
Hubpages allows bloggers to create their own 'hubs' and earn revenue through advertising efforts.
451 Press is a growing blog network including hundreds of blogs in a wide variety of topics.
Simply Good Media focuses on blogs with budget-conscious topics.
Today.com offers a paid VIP Blogger Program where bloggers can apply to write a blog on the topic of their choice for the network.
Content Quake accepts applications from bloggers looking to be paid for writing content on a variety of specific topics.
Families.com maintains a variety of blogs dedicated to topics important to families.
PreschoolRock.com offers a variety of blogs for families with preschool-aged children.
SheKnows.com employs professional bloggers to write a handful of blogs on issues of interest to women.