Courier Newsroom, Inc.

Courier Newsroom, Inc.

Freelance Reporter/Content Producer

McAllen, Texas, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago
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About the role

  • Through original reporting, news curation, presenter-led videos, and approachable explainers, we're passionate about making the news real-and interesting-to our audience.
  • We're a rapidly growing team with new ideas on how to break through the political noise in an evolving media landscape-that includes social media platforms with zero fact-checks-and inspire people to take action.
  • We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.
  • We believe that giving local journalists stronger platforms, access to audience data, and opportunities to grow with (not against) changing social and online media trends can significantly impact civic participation in a state-and build a healthier democracy from the ground up.
  • COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
  • Wire or partner content
  • Create content designed to drive audience growth and newsletter subscriptions across web and social platforms as directed
  • Writes in a conversational, accessible tone designed for everyday readers - not insider audiences
  • Is willing to appear on camera or create video content

Nice to have

  • Has a strong understanding of the Rio Grande Valley / South Texas and its culture, as well as the issues that matter locally
  • Has 3+ years of audience-centered local reporting experience
  • Has a previous history of covering local politics, policy, or government for everyday readers
  • Is a strong, clear writer who can break down complex topics in an approachable way
  • Is comfortable sourcing stories from community conversations, social media trends, local events, and everyday experiences-not just institutions and press releases
  • Has experience creating content for web (Wordpress) and social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Is comfortable experimenting with formats and testing what resonates with audiences
  • Has experience using tools like Canva, CapCut, Descript, or similar

Compensation

  • Rate: $35 an hour

Benefits

  • Courier Texas is seeking a freelance reporter / content producer to help expand our coverage in the Rio Grande Valley and south central Texas.

Company info

  • At COURIER, we empower people and communities to connect with the news, opportunities, and issues impacting their lives. We believe that giving local journalists stronger platforms, access to audience data, and opportunities to grow with (not against) changing social and online media trends can significantly impact civic participation in a state-and build a healthier democracy from the ground up.
  • Through original reporting, news curation, presenter-led videos, and approachable explainers, we're passionate about making the news real-and interesting-to our audience. We're a rapidly growing team with new ideas on how to break through the political noise in an evolving media landscape-that includes social media platforms with zero fact-checks-and inspire people to take action.
  • COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.
  • Scope of work
  • At COURIER, we empower people and communities to connect with the news, opportunities, and issues impacting their lives.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.
  • The contractor will independently produce a mix of local news, politics, and lifestyle content to reach audiences beyond traditional news consumers, primarily in south Texas.
  • The ideal candidate is a generalist who understands what stories and topics resonate the most with South Texans, and knows how to turn local reporting into accessible, engaging content for the web, social, and newsletters.
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