Now hiring: a reporter for Lincoln and nearby towns.
Lincoln Town Square covers the news, events and people of Lincoln and nearby towns. We're looking for local writers who want to help tell those stories.
Or email contact@lincolntownsquare.com
Part-time or freelance reporter
Position: Part-time or freelance reporter
Location: Work from home, plus in-person coverage in Lincoln and nearby towns
Pay: Per story (freelance) or hourly (part-time)
Applications: Open until filled
We're hiring a part-time or freelance reporter to cover Lincoln and nearby towns, such as Howland, Enfield, Lowell, Edinburg, Passadumkeag, Winn, Lagrange and Burlington. You'll work from home and attend meetings and events in person to cover them.
Why write for Lincoln Town Square
- Cover the towns where you live, for readers who live there too
- Work from home between meetings and events
- Freelancers keep ownership of their stories and photos
What you'd cover
- Town, school and other public meetings
- Community events
- Local business stories
- Photos to go with your stories
What we're looking for
You don't need newsroom experience, and on-the-job training is available. You do need:
- Clear writing, accuracy and fairness to everyone you cover
- Reliable transportation to get to meetings and events
- Skill with computers, smartphones and other reporting tools, including cameras and video equipment
Experience using AI tools for research, transcription or organizing notes is a plus.
Every story is reviewed and approved by our publisher before it's published.
Pay
Depending on the arrangement, pay is per story (freelance) or hourly (part-time). We'll discuss pay with candidates during interviews.
Freelancers keep ownership of their stories and photos, and Lincoln Town Square receives the right to publish them. The details will be set out in a written agreement.
How to apply
Email contact@lincolntownsquare.com with a short note about yourself, your resume and two or three writing samples or links to your work. Applications are open until the position is filled.
Lincoln Town Square is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background.
Want to write now and then?
If you'd like to contribute once in a while but can't take regular assignments, you can sign up as a contributor.