Local News Journalist

Company Description

MyLocalPress.com is an innovative online platform dedicated to revitalizing local journalism by empowering individuals to create and manage their own online newspapers.

MyLocalPress.com focuses on bringing small-town and local news to life, fostering community engagement, and promoting responsible reporting. The platform provides tools and resources to ensure that local stories are told authentically and effectively, bridging the gap in regional news coverage.

Role Description

This is a full-time or part-time on-site role for an Independent Journalist, located in cities and towns where newspapers have closed or independent journalism is underrepresented. The Independent Journalist will focus on reporting and producing compelling news stories, creating press releases, conducting thorough research, and engaging in news writing, interviews and broadcasting. Responsibilities also include identifying local stories, interviewing sources, and ensuring accurate and ethical reporting to meet deadlines.

MyLocalPress.com publishes news, videos, interviews, podcasts, or live broadcasts as independent journalists or entities. Publishers can sell ads and coupons to local businesses using built-in ad creation and payment tools, including recurring payments with credit cards.

MyLocalPress.com gives independent journalists everything needed to launch and run a profitable online news business, including AI tools for research, writing, publishing, marketing, ad creation, mobile apps for in the field reporting and content viewing and a billing system.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Writing, News Writing, and creating Press Releases
• Strong Research skills and the ability to gather accurate and reliable information
• Experience in Broadcasting and storytelling in multimedia formats
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred
• Familiarity with local news landscapes and community engagement is beneficial
• Business management, sales and marketing skills
• Intent to launch and grow a local news business.
• Entrepreneurial ambition

My Local Press offers unlimited opportunities. Apply now at www.MyLocalPress.com to launch your online news business.

Pay: $47,658.02 - $57,394.60 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote