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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Newspaper Publishing
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