Job Description:
• Write a weekly City Cast Twin Cities newsletter with a clear point of view and a strong, engaging voice.
• Research and report on your beat, developing sources and staying ahead of trends.
• Write thoughtful, upbeat copy featuring good news, local tips, or special recommendations that leave readers feeling informed and inspired.
• Collaborate closely with the City Cast Twin Cities team and work with the Executive Producer through the editing process to sharpen structure, clarity, and impact.
• Take photos and source photos to craft a more visually interesting newsletter.
• Meet consistent deadlines and maintain high editorial standards.
• Bonus: Discuss your reporting and recommendations on the City Cast Twin Cities podcast when appropriate.
Requirements:
• A strong, confident writing voice and a love of service journalism that helps readers make smart, local choices.
• Strong relationships in Twin Cities communities relevant to your proposed topic area, or a proven ability to learn quickly and thoroughly.
• Deep familiarity with Twin Cities – its neighborhoods, culture, people, and what makes the city tick.
• The ability to connect ideas across segments and build a newsletter that feels intentional, cohesive, and fresh week after week.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
• Proven track record of building an engaged audience – whether through a newsletter, blog, social media presence, column, or other platform.
• Bonus: Comfort speaking about your work on a podcast or interest in growing as an on-mic contributor.
Benefits:
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and topic - starting at $200/weekly newsletter.
• (Any other contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).