Independent Journalist
MyLocalPress.com, Miami Beach, FL, United States
MyLocalPress.com is an innovative online platform dedicated to revitalizing local journalism by empowering individuals to create and manage their own online newspapers with no up‑front, monthly or overhead costs.
MyLocalPress.com focuses on bringing small‑town and local news to life, fostering community engagement, and promoting responsible reporting. The platform provides tools and resources to ensure that local stories are told authentically and effectively, bridging the gap in regional news coverage.
Role Description This is a full‑time or part‑time on‑site role for an Independent Journalist, located in cities and towns where newspapers have closed or independent journalism is underrepresented. The Independent Journalist will focus on reporting and producing compelling news stories, creating press releases, conducting thorough research, and engaging in news writing, interviews and broadcasting. Responsibilities also include identifying local stories, interviewing sources, and ensuring accurate and ethical reporting to meet deadlines.
MyLocalPress.com lets users publish news, videos, interviews, podcasts, or live broadcasts as independent journalists or entities. Publishers can sell ads and coupons to local businesses using built‑in ad creation and payment tools, including recurring payments with credit cards. They keep 90% of ad sales, with 10% supporting the platform, and there is potential for profit sharing. To receive payments, publishers must link a free Stripe account; payments are processed through Stripe and paid directly into their bank accounts.
MyLocalPress.com gives independent journalists everything needed to launch and run a profitable online news business, including AI tools for research, writing, publishing, marketing, ad creation, mobile apps for in the field reporting and content viewing and a billing system.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Writing, News Writing, and creating Press Releases
Strong Research skills and the ability to gather accurate and reliable information
Experience in Broadcasting and storytelling in multimedia formats
Excellent communication and time‑management skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred
Familiarity with local news landscapes and community engagement is beneficial
Business management, sales and marketing skills
Intent to launch and grow a local news business.
My Local Press offers unlimited opportunities. Register now at: www.MyLocalPress.com to launch your online news business today.
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MyLocalPress.com focuses on bringing small‑town and local news to life, fostering community engagement, and promoting responsible reporting. The platform provides tools and resources to ensure that local stories are told authentically and effectively, bridging the gap in regional news coverage.
Role Description This is a full‑time or part‑time on‑site role for an Independent Journalist, located in cities and towns where newspapers have closed or independent journalism is underrepresented. The Independent Journalist will focus on reporting and producing compelling news stories, creating press releases, conducting thorough research, and engaging in news writing, interviews and broadcasting. Responsibilities also include identifying local stories, interviewing sources, and ensuring accurate and ethical reporting to meet deadlines.
MyLocalPress.com lets users publish news, videos, interviews, podcasts, or live broadcasts as independent journalists or entities. Publishers can sell ads and coupons to local businesses using built‑in ad creation and payment tools, including recurring payments with credit cards. They keep 90% of ad sales, with 10% supporting the platform, and there is potential for profit sharing. To receive payments, publishers must link a free Stripe account; payments are processed through Stripe and paid directly into their bank accounts.
MyLocalPress.com gives independent journalists everything needed to launch and run a profitable online news business, including AI tools for research, writing, publishing, marketing, ad creation, mobile apps for in the field reporting and content viewing and a billing system.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Writing, News Writing, and creating Press Releases
Strong Research skills and the ability to gather accurate and reliable information
Experience in Broadcasting and storytelling in multimedia formats
Excellent communication and time‑management skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred
Familiarity with local news landscapes and community engagement is beneficial
Business management, sales and marketing skills
Intent to launch and grow a local news business.
My Local Press offers unlimited opportunities. Register now at: www.MyLocalPress.com to launch your online news business today.
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