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Freelance Reporter - Austin, Texas at Community Impact

Pflugerville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

250.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Communication, Deadline Management, Reporting, Meeting Coverage, Business Features, Networking, Driving, Portfolio Development

Industry

Newspaper Publishing

Description

Description Freelance Reporter at a Top News Organization. This position is categorized as a 1099 position. Our Austin-area cities have stories to tell, and Community Impact is looking for your help to get them out. From entry-level fact-checking to complex government, health care, and real estate stories, Community Impact is looking to build up our stable of freelance writers who are ready to take on a variety of assignments. ABOUT YOU You should apply to our Freelance Reporter role if you: Are organized and a great communicator. Understand the importance of deadlines and delivering on expectations. Are comfortable working remotely while communicating with an editor and sources. Have previous reporting experience (especially with meeting coverage or business features). Are eager to meet people and willing to drive throughout the greater metro area and/or pick up the phone as needed. An early career, including collegiate, journalist, looking to grow your portfolio or an experienced reporter looking to take on assignments. FREELANCE RATES Lead story - $250 News Report, Biz/Dining Profile, History, Guide (with photos) - $150 Beat meeting coverage - $125 (one story), $200 (two stories) Photo-only assignment - $200 Photo-only assignment with drone photography - $200 Nonprofit, People Profile, Q&A, Transportation Reports - $100 Impacts - $7 per Impact Calendar - $50 Listings/Fact-checks - $1.50 Kill fee (if assignment is killed at no fault of freelancer) - We pay full price Not every assignment is a fit for every freelancer, and we are open to a variety of backgrounds and strengths. If you want to learn more, reach out to dsprague@communityimpact.com. Interested in checking out our work? Visit https://communityimpact.com. If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.

Responsibilities

Freelance reporters will cover a variety of stories, from entry-level fact-checking to complex topics in government, health care, and real estate. They will be expected to deliver quality content while meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with editors and sources.