Earn extra cash as a Freelance Crime Reporter by covering the Fresno County Sheriff's Office and sending their arrest records directly to us.
The selected candidate would be expected to write one crime story a week about the area Fresno SD covers, as well as pick up or jot down arrest records information five times a week. Rates are $25 per story and $25 per agency visit resulting in the collection and timely delivery of fresh arrest records. Daily deadline for assignments is 12 p.m. (noon).
This is the perfect gig for a journalism graduate or seasoned veteran looking to make extra money. Additional assignments are possible.
United Reporting Crime Beat News is an online news service producing local and statewide crime news. Visit our Web site at www.unitedreporting.com.
All interested candidates are required to meet the following criteria:
Journalism experience / degree *
21 and over
Clear Criminal History Background Check
Current Drivers License
Position requires morning until noon availability
Provide proof of vehicle insurance
Computer / Internet / Fax Savvy
Complete CA State W-9 form
Must be reliable, professional and exhibit the willingness to succeed!
* PREFERRED: College journalism majors, college newspaper experience, daily or weekly newspaper or online publication experience, two or four-year journalism/English degree.
Please send a cover letter, resume and writing clips to: jobs@unitedreporting.com
- Location: Fresno
- Compensation: $500-$600/month
- This is a part-time job.
- This is a contract job.
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