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Writer – Twin Cities-Focused Newsletter

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $200 per week

About the role

  • Write a weekly City Cast Twin Cities newsletter with a clear point of view and a strong, engaging voice.
  • Research and report on your beat, developing sources and staying ahead of trends.
  • Write thoughtful, upbeat copy featuring good news, local tips, or special recommendations that leave readers feeling informed and inspired.
  • Collaborate closely with the City Cast Twin Cities team and work with the Executive Producer through the editing process to sharpen structure, clarity, and impact.
  • Take photos and source photos to craft a more visually interesting newsletter.
  • Meet consistent deadlines and maintain high editorial standards.
  • Bonus: Discuss your reporting and recommendations on the City Cast Twin Cities podcast when appropriate.

Requirements

  • A strong, confident writing voice and a love of service journalism that helps readers make smart, local choices.
  • Strong relationships in Twin Cities communities relevant to your proposed topic area, or a proven ability to learn quickly and thoroughly.
  • Deep familiarity with Twin Cities – its neighborhoods, culture, people, and what makes the city tick.
  • The ability to connect ideas across segments and build a newsletter that feels intentional, cohesive, and fresh week after week.
  • Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
  • Proven track record of building an engaged audience – whether through a newsletter, blog, social media presence, column, or other platform.
  • Bonus: Comfort speaking about your work on a podcast or interest in growing as an on-mic contributor.
Benefits
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience and topic - starting at $200/weekly newsletter.
  • (Any other contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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