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- We're seeking a multifaceted journalist to contribute to our growing Huntsville-based news organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to cover local events, delve into community issues, and contribute to our expanding digital and print presence. You’ll be deeply involved in shaping the narrative of our city and its surrounding areas, making a tangible impact on informed public discourse. If you are driven by journalistic integrity and a passion for local storytelling, we encourage you to apply. **What You'll Do:** * **Report and Write:** Develop compelling news stories, features, and investigative pieces, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and engaging narratives. * **Investigative Research:** Dig deep into local issues, gather information from diverse sources, and verify facts thoroughly to uncover compelling narratives. * **Community Engagement:** Attend local events, interview residents, and build relationships with community leaders to identify emerging stories and gain insights into local issues. * **Multi-Platform Content Creation:** Produce content for various platforms, including print, web, social media, and potentially video and audio. * **Editorial Collaboration:** Work closely with editors to refine stories, improve content quality, and meet deadlines. * **Fact-Checking & Verification:** Rigorously verify information from various sources to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity. * **Multimedia Production (Optional):** Contribute to video and audio projects, including recording interviews, editing footage, and creating visual content to enhance stories. * **Adapt to a Fast-Paced Environment:** Thrive under deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. **What Makes You a Great Fit:** * **News Gathering Experience**: Demonstrated experience in news gathering, interviewing techniques, and fact-checking, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of journalistic standards and ethics. * **Local Awareness**: Possess an in-depth understanding of Huntsville's culture, demographics, and key issues affecting its residents. * **Mastery of Communication**: Exhibit stellar writing, interviewing, and interpersonal communication capabilities, tailored for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. * **Multimedia Proficiencies**: Exhibit competency with multimedia equipment, including cameras, recorders, and editing software (this is a plus, but not required). * **Resilience & Determination:** Display strong problem-solving skills, the capacity to handle rejection, and the resolve to excel in a fast-paced news setting. **Why Choose Us:** Our organization is deeply rooted in the Huntsville community, committed to delivering objective and impactful news coverage. We offer: * **Competitive Compensation**: The position provides compensation that acknowledges your experience and potential. * **Health Coverage**: We value the health of our personnel, reflected by a comprehensive benefits package. * **Flexible Working**: Offering choices on where you work and time management when needed. * **Professional Development**: We prioritize career growth and provide ongoing training opportunities. * **Editorial Freedom**: Providing a supportive environment for journalists to explore innovative storytelling approaches. * **Impactful Work**: Contribute to significant change within Huntsville by keeping residents informed and holding those in power accountable.Huntsville, ALOn-site, RemoteFreelance, Full-time$45,000 - $60,000 yearlyJournalism28 days ago
- We're seeking skilled freelance journalists in Huntsville, AL to contribute to our growing online platform. This is an opportunity to inform, engage, and empower our readership through compelling, accurate, and timely news stories, features, and investigative pieces. As a freelance contributor, you'll pitch story ideas, conduct interviews, and craft narratives that resonate with the local community. **Your Storytelling Opportunity** Your contribution will be impactful in shaping the information ecosystem of Huntsville. We value insightful, objective, and thoroughly researched journalism. Your role will involve reporting on a range of topics – from local government and business developments to cultural events and community interest stories. Expect to cover a mix of hard news, human interest features, and in-depth analyses. Your work should strive to promote informed public discourse and contribute to a more knowledgeable and engaged citizenry. **Hands-On Requirements** * Pitch and develop original story ideas that align with our editorial calendar and coverage priorities. * Conduct interviews with sources, gather relevant information, and verify facts to ensure accuracy. * Write clear, concise, and engaging news articles, features, and investigative pieces. * Adhere to strict deadlines and maintain high standards of journalistic integrity. * Collaborate with editors to refine stories and ensure they meet our publication standards. * Familiarity with AP style guidelines. * Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively. **Your Scholarly Preparation** Successful candidates will typically showcase the following: * Proven experience in journalism, ideally with a focus on local news or community reporting. * A solid portfolio of published articles that demonstrate your writing and reporting abilities. * Strong research skills and attention to detail. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is beneficial, but not mandatory. * Knowledge of the Huntsville, AL, area and its community. **Studio Culture** * **Autonomy**: You'll manage your schedule and workload as a freelance contributor. * **Professional growth**: Expand your portfolio and reporting skill set with diverse assignments. * **Influence**: Contribute meaningfully to the information landscape of Huntsville. * **Flexible work**: Complete assignments remotely, with occasional on-site reporting as required. * **Competitive Compensation**: Project-based compensation will be provided for articles accepted, with rates aligning with the market value in Huntsville.Huntsville, ALRemote/On-siteFreelance$40,000 - $60,000 per yearJournalismabout 1 month ago