Roles: Newspaper Writer/Reporter
Contract length: Part Time
Location: Fully remote
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Part-Time Newspaper Writer/Reporter to work fully remote. You’ll contribute reporting across a portfolio of community newspapers, covering local news, government, and feature stories. This role is perfect if you’re passionate about journalism, accurate storytelling, and the importance of local news in communities.
You’ll work closely with editors and develop sources to deliver meaningful, well-reported journalism. This is a paid, part-time, fully remote position.
What You’ll Do
• Report and write stories focused on local and regional news
• Cover city councils, county boards, and public meetings
• Report on government, civic, and institutional topics
• Develop human-interest and feature stories
• Conduct interviews via phone, email, video call, and with local sources
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging articles following AP style
• Collaborate with editors to revise and finalize stories for print and digital
• Manage assignments across multiple newspapers while meeting weekly deadlines
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism
• Communicate clearly with editors and team members
Skills/background needed: You should have previous newspaper or professional journalism experience. Strong written communication skills and knowledge of AP style are essential. You’ll need excellent organization and time-management skills, the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment, strong interviewing skills, and comfort covering government and public meetings. A reliable computer, internet access, and proficiency with email and word processing tools are required.
What We’re Looking For
Someone who cares deeply about community journalism. You’re thoughtful, reliable, and professional—organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven. You’re curious, respectful, and fair in your reporting. You genuinely love newspapers and understand the role they play in communities.
What We Offer
• Fully remote, flexible part-time work
• Consistent assignments across multiple community newspapers
• Support from experienced editors
• Meaningful journalism that makes a real difference
• Opportunity to grow long-term in your role
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.