Locally-owned and operated LevittownNow.com and NewtownPANow.com are seeking freelance reporters to assist in covering area happenings.
Our community-based news organization that serves 12 municipalities and just under 200,000 residents in Lower Bucks County has immediate openings for freelance reporters who either have or are willing to develop solid relationships with the community.
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Reporting from our team has been featured by many Philadelphia news organizations and nationally by NBC News, Fox News, NPR, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC and ESPN and internationally by the The London Daily Mail and Sweden’s Aftonbladet.
Freelance reporters have the ability to work from home and the road but must be able to travel to assignments when needed.
We are currently seeking reporters to assist in the following beats: local government and towns, and business. We are also seeking a Saturday reporter to cover community events.
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Responsibilities
- Research, report, and write news and/or feature stories each week.
- Assist with creation of multimedia content
- File public information requests with local, state, and federal government
Skills and Specifications
- News-writing experience
- Nose for fact-based stories
- Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with teams
- Must be able to define and work to deadlines
- Reliable insured transportation.
- Competency in Google Documents
- Personal computer and internet access
- Social Media experience preferred
- Hard-working and willing to pitch in wherever needed
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Brings a positive attitude and enthusiasm to the team
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Position Status: Paid with flexible schedule (Yearly IRS-1099)
Apply: Email resume and any available clips/writing samples to tom@levittownnow.com.
