Role: Editorial Writer
Contract length: Full time or part time
Location: Local positions available.
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
We’re looking for a talented, curious, and community-minded writer to join our growing publishing team. This position will help tell the stories of businesses, organizations, people, and communities in your region. You’ll write for multiple publications, including feature stories, business profiles, destination guides, special publications, and other print and digital projects.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys talking with people, asking good questions, finding the story behind the story, and turning interviews and research into articles people actually want to read.
What You’ll Do
Write feature stories, business profiles, community stories, news pieces, and other editorial content
Contribute regularly to multiple regional publications
Interview business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and other local voices
Research story topics and develop article ideas
Work with our editorial and design teams to plan upcoming publications
Write content for special publications, visitor guides, directories, and other projects
Edit and proofread articles before publication
Help maintain editorial calendars and meet publication deadlines
Develop relationships with businesses and organizations throughout the region
Occasionally assist with website, email, social media, and other written content related to our publications
Help identify interesting stories happening in your local community
Skills/background needed:
You don’t need to have spent years in a newsroom. We’re looking for someone who can write well, communicate confidently, stay organized, and genuinely enjoys learning about people and businesses.
A strong candidate will have:
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
The ability to conduct engaging interviews
Natural curiosity and willingness to dig deeper into a story
Strong attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines at once
Comfort reaching out to and interviewing people you haven’t met before
An understanding of what makes a story interesting to a local audience
The ability to adapt your writing style for different publications and audiences
A collaborative attitude and willingness to work closely with editors, designers, photographers, and the broader team
Experience in journalism, communications, marketing, publishing, or professional writing is preferred, but a strong writing portfolio and the right personality matter more to us than a specific degree or career path.
About This Role
One week you might be interviewing the owner of a new restaurant. The next, you could be profiling one of the region’s largest employers, covering a major development project, highlighting a local nonprofit, or helping put together a guide showcasing everything there is to do in your area.
The variety is a big part of the job. Our publications reach thousands of readers throughout the region, giving you the opportunity to tell stories about the businesses, people, projects, and ideas shaping your communities.
What We Offer
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
To apply, send your resume and a few writing samples that show what you can do. We’re especially interested in seeing feature writing, journalism, business writing, profiles, or other work that demonstrates your ability to take a topic and turn it into a compelling story.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.