Job Description

Freelance Reporter at a Top News Organization. This position is categorized as a 1099 position.

Our Houston-area cities have stories to tell, and Community Impact is looking for your help to get them out. From entry-level fact-checking to complex government, health care, and real estate stories, Community Impact is looking to build up our stable of freelance writers who are ready to take on a variety of assignments.

ABOUT YOU

You should apply to our Freelance Reporter role if you:

• Are organized and a great communicator.
• Understand the importance of deadlines and delivering on expectations.
• Are comfortable working remotely while communicating with an editor and sources.
• Have previous reporting experience (especially with meeting coverage or business features).
• Are eager to meet people and willing to drive throughout the greater metro area and/or pick up the phone as needed.
• An early career, including collegiate, journalist, looking to grow your portfolio or an experienced reporter looking to take on assignments.

FREELANCE RATES

Lead story - $250

News Report, Biz/Dining Profile, History, Guide (with photos) - $150

Beat meeting coverage - $125 (one story), $200 (two stories)

Photo-only assignment - $200

Photo-only assignment with drone photography - $200

Nonprofit, People Profile, Q&A, Transportation Reports - $100

Kill fee (if assignment is killed at no fault of freelancer) - We pay full price

Not every assignment is a fit for every freelancer, and we are open to a variety of backgrounds and strengths. If you want to learn more, reach out to recruiting@communityimpact.com.

Interested in checking out our work? Visit https://communityimpact.com. If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.