Freelance Journalist Based In Northern Michigan

One Big Whale; Petoskey (MI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate journalist to join a forward-thinking company dedicated to uncovering the stories of Northern Michigan. This role focuses on producing engaging and insightful content that highlights the unique people and events of the region. With a flexible freelance arrangement, you'll have the chance to delve into local narratives, conduct interviews, and share compelling stories that resonate with the community. If you have a knack for investigative journalism and a love for the area, this position offers a chance to make your mark while working on your own schedule. Don't miss out on contributing to a vibrant new project!

Qualifications

• Outstanding, detail-oriented reporter with a passion for storytelling.
• Familiarity with both investigative and narrative journalism is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Research and report stories related to Northern Michigan.
• Produce one or two stories per month on an ongoing freelance basis.

Skills

Investigative Journalism

Narrative Journalism

Research Skills

Empathy in Writing

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Journalism

Experience in Writing

Job description

Freelance Journalist Based In Northern Michigan

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I'm an editor launching a new (online) project, and I'm looking for one incredible reporter to produce one or two stories per month on an ongoing, freelance basis.

In this role, you'll research and report evergreen and semi-evergreen stories related to the people, places, and events of Northern Michigan, with an emphasis on Petoskey and Emmet County.

Because this involves local, on-the-ground reporting, I'm looking for someone who lives in — or regularly travels to — Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, or Grand Traverse County.

*** QUALIFICATIONS ***

• You're an outstanding, detail-oriented reporter who loves peeling back the layers of a story to get as close as possible to the truth.
• You're curious, and you aren't afraid to ask tough questions.
• You write with empathy. Ideally, you're familiar with both investigative and narrative journalism.
• You love Northern Michigan, but you know it isn't perfect.

My ideal candidate has worked as a journalist or is studying journalism. However, I'm open to hearing from writers with other types of experience. But please keep in mind that original reporting will be required for this role.

*** HOW TO APPLY ***

Email me (Jim) via [e-mail]. Tell me a little bit about yourself, your background, and your interest in this role. If you've published work, send one or two of your best samples.

Pay is $250 to $500 per story, depending on the amount of reporting required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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