Freelance Richmond Culture Reporter & Storyteller

The Richmond Seen; Richmond (VA); Hybride; USD 2 800 - 4 600; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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”.

Connaissances

Strong writing

Editing

Deadline awareness

Interviewing

Local passion

Curiosity

Formation

Journalism/communications/English (students encouraged)

Description du poste

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.