Freelance Reporter

Location: Livermore, California

Remote / Telecommute: Telecommute

Job Status: Freelance

Salary: Freelance reporters are paid per article

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Description:

The Independent is growing its
network of professional freelance reporters for ongoing coverage of news in the
Tri-Valley region. We are currently seeking journalists who can cover events,
such as city council meetings or breaking news; along with in-depth topics,
such as land-use policies, COVID-19, homelessness, or environmental issues.
Please note: we are not seeking feature writers at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Attend

municipal and/or county meetings;

• Pitch new

story ideas to the editor;

• Report and

write other stories as assigned;

• Submit

article(s) for weekly publication;

• Work with

the editor to polish content ahead of the press deadline.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s

degree in English or journalism, OR equivalent field experience;

• Strong

command of the English language and current AP Style;

• Ability to

meet deadlines;

• Stellar

communication skills;

• Can handle

constructive editorial guidance;

• Tri-Valley

local or native strongly preferred.

Compensation:

• Freelance

reporters are paid per article.

Submission Guidelines:

• Please send

a cover letter, resume, and a link to your online portfolio with
“Freelance Reporter Application” in the subject line to jobs@independentnews.com.