Miami Times, INC.

Local News Staff Writer

Miami Times, INC.

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $21 per hour

About the role

  • Produce meaningful local journalism from a fully remote setup
  • Own your schedule while meeting strict Tuesday editorial deadlines for Wednesday publication
  • Deliver a steady, reliable volume of copy each week which includes hard news stories and mid-length pieces
  • Pitch, research, and write weekly story quota
  • Build and maintain a network of reliable sources
  • Manage workload independently and monitor municipal agendas, zoning changes, and community board decisions

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional reporting experience
  • Strict adherence to AP Style and the highest journalistic ethics
  • Exceptional ability to turn complex local issues into accessible, engaging copy
  • Highly organized and capable of working fully remotely
  • Deep familiarity with South Florida, specifically the political, historical, and cultural landscape of the local Black community.
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