Freelance Journalist

Miami Times, INC.

Freelance Journalist contributing stories for The Miami Times and Biscayne Times. Covering local affairs, community issues, and investigative reporting on diverse topics.

Posted 6/1/2026contractMiami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute compelling, well-researched stories on an ongoing basis
Cover local government and civic affairs (Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, and municipalities north through Aventura and surrounding island communities)
Address community issues, advocacy, and policy developments
Report on business, economic development, and real estate trends
Write about arts, culture, and entertainment
Conduct investigative and enterprise reporting that uncovers overlooked angles
Capture local events and human-interest stories

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience writing for newspapers, magazines, or established digital publications
Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate public records and analyze data
The ability to develop sources and establish credibility with key community stakeholders
A track record of breaking stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
Flexibility to write for different audiences, as The Miami Times and Biscayne Times serve distinct readerships
Adherence to AP Style and journalistic ethics
Basic photography skills are a plus for capturing visual elements to accompany stories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consistent freelance assignments covering high-impact local stories
Editorial freedom to pitch and pursue meaningful reporting
Opportunities for in-depth investigative work
Competitive freelance rates based on story depth and complexity
A respected platform to showcase your journalism in one of the nation’s most dynamic markets

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingresearchdata analysisinvestigative reportingenterprise reportingphotographyAP Style adherence

Soft Skills

flexibilitycredibility establishmentsource development