Candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Experience writing feature articles
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to pitch story ideas and come up with editorial concepts
- Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work independently
- Creative, resourceful, solution-oriented
- Dependable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Takes pride in work and the work of their team
- Takes responsibility for mistakes and able to learn and grow from them
This position’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and pitching article ideas
- Staying up to date on local news
- Conducting in-person interviews with credible sources
- Writing stories
- Fact checking submitted stories
- Maintaining a professional relationship with sources
Salary
- Competitive pay per article written
**This is a freelance position.**
Irving Publications is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status.