Freelance Reporter - Weekday Nights

The Richmond Seen; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 2,800 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Seen is seeking writers who want to amplify Richmond’s culture, creatives, and conversations. This freelance role offers portfolio-building opportunities and a chance to shape independent local storytelling with depth and integrity.

You’ll pitch and write pieces on Richmond culture, interview local creatives, cover events and performances, and collaborate with editors to steer storytelling. This is ideal for emerging writers and journalism students seeking real bylines.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Comfort conducting interviews in person or virtually.
• Genuine love for Richmond and its people.
• Journalism, communications, English, or media students are encouraged to apply (but not required).
• Writers should be curious, culturally aware, and able to write with clarity and voice.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original articles centered on Richmond culture.
• Conduct interviews with local creatives and business owners.
• Cover community events, festivals, panels, and performances.
• Collaborate with our editorial team on storytelling direction.
• Contribute ideas that reflect the energy of “New Richmond”.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Deadline awareness

Interviewing

Local passion

Curiosity

Education

Journalism/communications/English (students encouraged)

Job description

The Richmond Seen is looking for community-driven storytellers who care about Richmond’s culture, creatives, and conversations.

We are expanding our contributor team and seeking writers who are passionate about amplifying the voices of local artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, food vendors, organizers, and everyday people shaping our city.

This is an opportunity to build your portfolio, sharpen your journalistic voice, and be part of a growing independent media platform committed to telling Richmond stories with depth and integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Pitch and write original articles centered on Richmond culture
• Conduct interviews with local creatives and business owners
• Cover community events, festivals, panels, and performances
• Collaborate with our editorial team on storytelling direction
• Contribute ideas that reflect the energy of “New Richmond”

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Comfort conducting interviews in person or virtually
• Genuine love for Richmond and its people
• Journalism, communications, English, or media students are encouraged to apply (but not required)
• Writers should be curious, culturally aware, and able to write with clarity and voice.

This role is ideal for emerging writers, journalism students, creatives looking to expand their portfolio, or professionals wanting to contribute to meaningful community storytelling.

If you’re passionate about documenting culture instead of just scrolling past it, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: Up to $25.00 per day

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply