Nashville Public Radio is hiring: Freelance Journalist - Dallas-Fortworth in New

Overview About Context Corner Context Corner is an independent, reader-supported newsroom delivering fact-based, context-driven journalism beyond partisan spin. We amplify real stories from the ground up—especially those mainstream outlets miss. Your work will reach growing 5,000 engaged newsletter readers and 10K monthly site visitors. so your reporting makes a real impact. The Role We’re looking for DFW-based freelance reporters to produce original, on-the-ground stories that illuminate local issues through solid reporting and rich context. Key Responsibilities Pitch 2-3 story ideas per month focused on DFW communities (housing, faith, immigration, civil rights, local politics, worker issues, etc.) Report, interview, and fact-check to Context Corner’s editorial standards (min. two verifiable sources per piece) Deliver two 700–1,200-word feature or 400–600-word news brief per assignment—deadline-reliable Supply relevant visuals (photos, docs, data links) when possible Participate in a short editor debrief to refine angles and provide follow-ups What We Offer Pay: (very competive) $$$ per published story (rate based on length, complexity, and experience) Rapid editorial feedback and collaborative story shaping Amplification across our newsletter, website, YouTube, and social channels Bylines in a mission-driven outlet committed to depth and community impact Fast pay (10-day invoice turnaround) You’re a Great Fit If You… Live in—or can reliably report from—the DFW metroplex Have published clips in local news, accountability, or community beats Hit deadlines and welcome constructive edits Embrace Context Corner values: truth over speed, context over clicks, voices from the ground How to Pitch Email editor@context-corner.com with the subject line “DFW Freelance Reporter — [Your Name]” and include: Two story ideas with a proposed headline, 2–3 sentence summary, and why it matters now Three relevant clips (links or PDFs) A brief bio (100 words max) and contact information We review submissions weekly and commission on a rolling basis. Context Corner is an equal-opportunity newsroom and encourages pitches from under-represented voices. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: We're looking for DFW-based freelance reporters to produce original, on-the-ground stories that illuminate local issues through solid reporting and rich context . Your work will reach growing 5,000 engaged newsletter readers and 10K monthly site visitors . We review submissions weekly and commission on a rolling basis . En Español: Context Corner es una sala de noticias independiente, respaldada por lectores que ofrece periodismo basado en hechos y orientado al contexto más allá del giro partidista. Amplificamos las historias reales desde cero, especialmente aquellas fuentes convencionales que faltan. Su trabajo llegará a un creciente número de 5.000 lectores de boletines informativos comprometidos y 10K visitantes mensuales de sitios web. Así que su reportaje tiene un impacto real. El papel Estamos buscando reporteros independientes con sede en DFW para producir historias originales sobre el terreno que iluminen los problemas locales a través de informes sólidos y contextualidad rica. Dos fuentes verificables por pieza) Entregar dos 7001,200 palabras de función o 400600 palabras de información informativa por tarea Deadline-confiable suministrar imágenes relevantes (fotos, documentos, enlaces de datos) cuando sea posible Participar en un breve informe del editor para refinar los ángulos y proporcionar seguimientos Qué ofrecemos Pague: (muy competitivo) $$$ por historia publicada (rata basada en la longitud, complejidad y experiencia) Rápido retroalimentación editorial y historias colaborativas moldeando Amplificación a través de nuestro boletín informativo, sitio web, YouTube y canales sociales Bylines en una salida impulsada por misión comprometida con la profundidad propuesta y el impacto comunitario.