Contributing Writer

The Reload

Alexandria, Virginia

Date Posted June 30, 2026
Industry Digital Media
Specialty Politics
Remote / Telecommute Telecommute
Job Status Telecommute
Salary Negotiable

Description:

We are looking for a part-time or freelance reporter to write hard news stories on national gun policy and politics. We're hoping to find someone who can contribute reported pieces of 600-1000 words once or twice per week. We're willing to work on a per-piece basis or pay for a specific number of pieces per week/month. There is also the potential for the role to grow into a full-time position with a profit share.

An understanding of and experience with firearms and the politics surrounding them is preferred, but can also be taught on the job. 

The Reload is an independent, subscriber-supported publication founded by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. It is dedicated to accurately reporting the details and nuances of big gun stories. It sheds light on under-reported aspects of gun ownership in America. It informs rather than misleads or enrages.

It focuses on sober, serious reporting on–as well as analysis of–firearms policy and politics to accomplish those goals. No hot takes. No screaming. No manipulating. Just reporting.

Applicants should email a resume and clips of previously published work to Gutowski@TheReload.com.

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com.