Part-Time Newspaper Reporter
Nelson Media Company
Nelson Media Company is looking for experienced part-time newspaper reporters to help strengthen local news coverage across our network of 11 community newspapers — 10 in Iowa and one in Wisconsin.
This position may focus primarily on one newspaper and its surrounding communities or provide reporting assistance to several of our publications, depending on location and availability.
Previous newspaper reporting and writing experience is required. Please do not apply if you do not have professional newspaper writing experience.
What You’ll Do
- Write original local news and feature stories for print and digital publication
- Cover city councils, school boards and other local government
- Report on schools, businesses, organizations and community events
- Develop human-interest and community feature stories
- Interview residents, business owners, public officials and community leaders
- Take photos to accompany stories when needed
- Identify important local stories and issues our readers should know about
- Work with our editors to strengthen coverage across our publications
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced newspaper writer who understands local journalism and knows how to find, report and write a strong story.
Candidates must have previous newspaper reporting or writing experience and should be comfortable conducting interviews, developing sources, covering meetings, writing on deadline and producing accurate, engaging local journalism.
We value reporters who are dependable, self-motivated and genuinely interested in the communities they cover.
This is a flexible, part-time opportunity. Depending on your location, you may work primarily with one Nelson Media Company newspaper or contribute to several publications in your area.
Interested?
Please email your resume, a brief introduction and examples of your previous newspaper writing to [email protected].
Nelson Media Company
11 community newspapers. 10 in Iowa. One in Wisconsin. Keeping local journalism strong.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
