Freelance Journalist Based In Northern Michigan

Society of Professional Journalists; Petoskey (MI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits a talented reporter to contribute to an exciting online project focused on Northern Michigan. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives on uncovering stories that resonate with the community. You'll be responsible for researching and reporting engaging narratives that highlight the unique aspects of Petoskey and Emmet County. If you have a passion for journalism and a knack for asking tough questions, this freelance position offers the flexibility to work on your terms while making a meaningful impact on local storytelling.

Qualifications

• Outstanding, detail-oriented reporter with a passion for uncovering the truth.
• Familiarity with investigative and narrative journalism is ideal.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Investigative Journalism

Narrative Journalism

Research Skills

Detail-oriented Reporting

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Journalism

Experience in Writing

Job description

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.