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1274 KGO Television, Inc

Photographer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$58.69/hr

KGO - Freelance News Photographers (Expression Of Interest) Req ID: 10157010 Disney Entertainment ... Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers ...

1274 KGO Television, Inc

Photographer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$58.69/hr

KGO - Freelance News Photographers (Expression Of Interest) Req ID: 10157010 Disney Entertainment ... Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers ...

Optimum

News 12 Content Producer - Freelance

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$52K - $86K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island ... Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other teams to enhance online storytelling. * Manage and ...

KUOW

KUOW News Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

In this role, they lead a team of editors, reporters, and producers, overseeing content assignments ... freelancers, research services, and other necessary expenses. JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY The KUOW News ...

KUOW

KUOW News Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$11K - $12K/mo

In this role, they lead a team of editors, reporters, and producers, overseeing content assignments ... freelancers, research services, and other necessary expenses. JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY The KUOW News ...

Fox

Freelance Information Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

FOX News Media is looking for a Freelance Information Specialist that has a strong knowledge of ... Produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers * Assist with providing ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance news reporter in the United States is $23.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance News Reporter, you need strong writing, research, and interviewing skills, usually supported by a background in journalism, communications, or related fields. Familiarity with digital content management systems, audio/video editing tools, and fact-checking software is commonly required. Superior time management, adaptability, and networking abilities set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for producing timely, accurate news stories and building a reliable professional reputation.

What is a freelance news reporter?

A Freelance News Reporter gathers, writes, and reports news stories for various media outlets on a contract or per-assignment basis. Unlike staff reporters, they work independently and pitch stories to newspapers, magazines, TV stations, or online publications. They may cover breaking news, investigative reports, or feature stories, depending on their expertise. Freelancers must manage their schedules, sources, and finances while meeting deadlines and maintaining journalistic integrity.

What does a freelance news reporter do?

As a Freelance News Reporter, your workday often involves pitching story ideas to editors, conducting interviews, researching topics, and writing or editing articles on tight deadlines. You may attend press events, report from the field, or work remotely to gather information and meet publication schedules. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and other journalists is common, even when working independently. The role requires flexibility and self-motivation, as assignments and schedules can change rapidly based on breaking news. This variety makes each day unique and allows reporters to cover a wide range of subjects.

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Freelance food writer

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$250/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:

Opening: Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter – Food
Department: Editorial, Foodist – appears in Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice, Redwood City Pulse
Reports To: Adrienne Mitchel / Food Editor
Location: Remote
Date: 3/3/25

About Us

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit journalism group with three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay’s Tri-Valley. We are looking for a motivated and passionate freelance reporter to join our food branch, The Peninsula Foodist, to inform, inspire and entertain our readers and the foodies of the Peninsula.

Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites – Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice and Redwood City Pulse – and may also appear in two print newspapers – Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac. Peninsula Foodist has its own Instagram account, @peninsulafoodist, and weekly newsletter.

Job Summary

The Food Freelancer will be responsible for producing food features (generally 800-1,200 words) and food blogs (generally 300-600 words). The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features Editor at Embarcadero Media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor
  • While the Food Freelancer is not responsible for taking photos on the scene, they are responsible for communicating with the source about a time for a photographer to come by and/or to request courtesy images from the source

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism or related field
  • 1 year of experience reporting professionally
  • Knowledge of the Peninsula’s food scene (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, excluding San Jose)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience reporting on food and/or working in the food industry
  • Being a foodie!

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and written skills
  • Ability to interview, craft a story and write in AP style

Working Conditions

  • Flexible hours – produce at least 1 feature or 1 set of three blogs per month
  • Remote
  • May have to drive to meet sources and conduct interviews

Compensation

  • $200 for a feature
  • $250 for three blogs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three clips via the application form. Freelance reporter applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For details, contact amitchel@embarcaderopublishing.com.

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