Miami New Times has an immediate opening for a full-time news writer to continue our record of hard-hitting reporting.
We’re looking for a journalist with a solid culture, music and food background to cover developing stories through the week and find news of interest to our educated urban readership. Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards.
We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media. Ideal candidates will have the proven ability to report and write well in diverse areas, such as politics, public health, business, environmental issues, law and government. Bilingual fluency (Spanish and English) a plus.
Salary is $45,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts and medical/dental/vision insurance.
Miami New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter to: mia-staff-writer@voicemediagroup.com
Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.
Employment type
Full-time
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