Freelance Journalist

Date Posted	April 23, 2024
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Freelance

Description:

The Longmont Leader, a digital newsroom located in Longmont, Colorado, is looking for an enthusiastic, versatile freelance journalist to contribute to our fast-paced breaking newsroom. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and possesses the ability to work independently, identifying and reporting on stories without waiting for an assignment while also discovering reliable sources. 

Duties will include

• Accurately reporting on live, local stories while engaging readers. 

• Hold officials accountable and identify patterns and trends within the community.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field;

• At least one year of professional journalism experience is preferred, although new college graduates will be considered; 

• A thorough knowledge of AP style;

• Strong writing and reporting skills and excellent news judgment; 

• Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism;

• Demonstrated ability to access and analyze data and records;

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies;

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to take and give constructive criticism;

• Strong communication skills; 

Must-haves

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

• Must live in or near Longmont, CO

Pay Rate

The payscale is $0.12 per word up to a maximum of 600 words. Stories submitted with photos can earn extra: $8 for one photo and $20 for three or more photos if published. Photos need to be original, not stock photos. 

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work to Macie May - Editor, LongmontLeader: macie@longmontleader.com. Applicants who fail to submit samples of their journalism will not be considered for this position. 

About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives—and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative and scalable content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact hr@villagemedia.ca.