Overview
Freelance part-time reporter needed for court beat and crime reporting in St. Johns County, Florida.
Local preferred by not required.
Assignment:
- Review court docket each week for compelling criminal/civil coverage
- Review crime reports/arrests from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and City of St. Augustine Police Department
- Check in with editor each day to report findings
- Pitch stories to editor
- Research subjects/background for assigned coverage
- Write timely short or feature-length articles
Requirements:
- Journalism experience required
- Legal news reporting preferred
- Must be thorough and detail-oriented
- Knowledge and application of AP style
Submit two writing samples or a link to portfolio/published work with application.
No AI whatsoever. We pride ourselves on old-school, human-based creativity.
Flat rate –
$50/per week for checking Monday - Friday court docket and crime reports
Story assignments (paid upon publication):
$25/per short write-up (200-550 words)
$50/per feature (550+ words)
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per day
Work Location: Remote