Freelance Reporter - San Antonio, Texas

Description

Freelance Reporter at a Top News Organization. This position is classified as a 1099. Our San Antonio-area cities have stories to tell, and Community Impact is looking for your help to get them out. From entry-level fact‑checking to complex government, health care, and real estate stories, Community Impact is looking to build up our stable of freelance writers who are ready to take on a variety of assignments.

• Are organized and a great communicator.
• Understand the importance of deadlines and delivering on expectations.
• Are comfortable working remotely while communicating with an editor and sources.
• Have previous reporting experience (especially with meeting coverage or business features).
• Are eager to meet people and willing to drive throughout the greater metro area and/or pick up the phone as needed.
• An early‑career or collegiate journalist looking to grow your portfolio, or an experienced reporter looking to take on assignments.

• Lead story – $250
• News Report, Biz/Dining Profile, History, Guide (with photos) – $150
• Beat meeting coverage – $125 (one story), $200 (two stories)
• Photo‑only assignment – $200
• Photo‑only assignment with drone photography – $200
• Nonprofit, People Profile, Q&A, Transportation Reports – $100
• Impacts – $7 per Impact
• Calendar – $50
• Listings/Fact‑checks – $1.50
• Kill fee (if assignment is killed at no fault of freelancer) – We pay full price

Not every assignment is a fit for every freelancer, and we are open to a variety of backgrounds and strengths. If you want to learn more, reach out to

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