Freelance reporters wanted for motocrycle magazine

Next Moto Champion, a nationally-distributed magazine that covers both motocross and road racing, seeks freelance reporters. Ability to create layouts with In design software a plus. Get your work in print and write what you want to write about. $20 - $40 per piece depending on the content. Motocross article ideas can be pitched to Andrea Barnett at abarnett@nextmotochampion.com. Road racing story ideas can be pitched to Jon Boucher at boucher@nextmotochampion.com.

Freelance writers wanted for dating magazine

One2One Magazine is seeking edgy, versatile freelance writers with a great sense of humor and ability to create fresh, interesting and relevant dating and relationship articles. We are seeking writers with ability to create lots of content, preferably SEO content monthly. Pay is $25 per article and work may be done via telecommuting.

How To Apply:
Browse www.One2OneDates.com first, and then send samples of your work that reflect our style and tone. We will contact you ONLY IF we have questions or possible interest. Due to the volume of inquiries, we are unable to answer everyone personally, just know that we appreciate your time and understanding.

Pop culture website seeks writers around world

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the following departments:
* Fashion and Beauty
* Arts and culture
* Music
* Travel
* Food

For the art & culture, music and fashion categories, we are looking for individuals able to talk about daily news, but also who will look for new artists in their area. Interviews and photos always needed.

We need people passionate about what they do. This is a great opportunity for a skilled journalist or blogger who would like to have experience, or for people who simply love any of these topics and want to talk about it days and nights.

We only ask one contribution per week. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Stipend: opportunity to access to shows, festivals and many other opportunities for free.

To apply: Please, send a writing sample to giftwriters @ madlyjuicy.com and tell us about you

Freelance concert reviewers wanted for music website

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the music department. The writer will be asked to participate to shows our partners invite us too. He / She will write reviews of shows and do interviews with artists.

We only ask a few collaborations, which involve going to shows. However this is a very good opportunity since we are working with major record labels. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Compensation: free shows thanks to the largest group of record labels in the recording industry.

To apply send an email to giftwriters@madlyjuicy.com

Worcester newspaper seeks freelance writers

Worcester's alternative news-weekly seeks writers to cover news and potentially write magazine-length cover stories. Excellent writing and reporting skills a must. Knowledge of Central Mass. and ability to pitch story ideas is important. E-mail editor@worcestermagazine.com

Freelance writers in Hudson Valley, New York

• Hudson Valley Parent magazine seeks freelance submissions for locally-slanted features on health, education, and fun family places to go in the Valley. Pay is $80 for 700-1000 words.

• The New Windsor Sentinel seeks freelance reporters. "Experience is preferred, but will train candidates that exhibit a solid work ethic and passion for covering local news," the ad states. "Residents of Newburgh, New Windsor and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply." Send a brief cover letter and resume to Mark Gerlach at sentinelnews@thesentineloc.com.

• Yorktown Patch, a hyperlocal news website owned by AOL, seeks freelance journalists to cover city-specific events, breaking news, investigative pieces, and news features. Pay is $50 to $200 per article.

Freelance journalists wanted in Long Island

Patch.com, a series of websites covering community news, is coming to Commack, NY. Patch.com already has 11 sites in Long Island and covers all types of events, meetings and other town activities. You can view them here: huntington.patch.com or syosset.patch.com. 

If you're a journalist, writer or photographer-- we need you. You should be based in Commack, NY, or within 15 minutes of it, and must be able to adhere to deadlines. You should also have a reliable car and access to a camera. You should be familiar with writing for the Web, or at least have an interest in doing so. The pay for articles, videos and photos ranges from $50-$200 depending on the assignment. 

If you're interested, e-mail victoria@patch.com with your resume, links to your clips (PDFs are also accepted) and a short blurb about why you want to cover Commack.  

Freelance journalism jobs in Massachusetts

• Sports journalists: AOL’s Lexington Patch and Concord Patch, new local news websites, are seeking freelance sports writers to cover high school and community sports and write profiles and features. Apply online.

•  Business journalists: The Worcester Business Journal seeks freelancers in the Central Massachusetts/MetroWest region. "We give our writers the opportunity to write thoughtful and in-depth pieces for a sophisticated audience," the ad states. Apply online.

Legal journalism freelance writers

VerdictSearch, a subsidiary of legal publishing giant ALM, seeks a freelance reporters to cover civil court cases around the country. This is a home-based position that pays $40 to $50 per article.

"The ideal candidate possesses at least one year of experience at a daily or weekly print publication," the ad states. "You must have high-volume, professional experience producing source-based news articles. We’re looking for someone who knows his or her way and who can step right in and produce multiple polished articles per week. Knowledge of the law is helpful but not a necessity -- we can teach you anything you’ll need to know. However, an aggressive personality is a must -- the job requires a great deal of telephone work.

Submit clips and a resume that includes at least three professional references. Apply online. Nationwide, US 6011002

Freelance writer @ NBC New York

NBC New York seeks a writer who can contribute two articles each weekday to its website. Pay is up to $15 per post. "Applicants should be able to bring their own voice and analysis to the news of the day, find their own stories, and write stories assigned to them," the ad states. Click here for more info.

Freelance journalism jobs in Bay Area

Two paid freelance journalism opportunities in Northern California:

• The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, an 84,000-circulation daily newspaper, seeks paid community bloggers for its website. "Whether you're in Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol or any other Sonoma County community ... if you're in the know about things going on in your town, like to write, and think you're up for being a part-time community correspondent, it could be you." Send a resume and cover letter Interactive Editor Greg Retsinas at greg.retsinas@pressdemocrat.com.

• SF Weekly, a 100,000 weekly newspaper in San Francisco, has immediate openings for a freelance theater critic and a freelance art critic. "The theater critic will contribute reviews twice a month. The art critic will write a full-length column and two capsule reviews of local visual art shows once a month." Submit cover letter, resume and clips to will.harper@sfweekly.com.
  

Freelancers @ Hoboken, NJ newspaper

The Hoboken Progress and Secaucus Progress, free weekly newspapers in Northern Jersey, are seeking freelancer reporters.

"The job entails attending council and school board meetings one or two nights a week and then submitting articles and pictures from the meetings," the ad states. "Reporters would also cover other noteworthy events in Hoboken and Secaucus."

Pay is $40 per story, or $50 if the story includes a picture they took. "There is the potential to make about $200 a week from writing four stories," the ad states. Prior newspaper experience is preferred but not necessary, but the ability to write well is essential.

Send e-mail with resume and three clips, both in PDF format, to editor@hobokenprogress.com.

Freelance journalism jobs

• Cleveland Area: Medina (Ohio) Sun News, an 11,000-circulation weekly newspaper located about 40 minutes from Cleveland, seeks freelance news reporters. Send resume and cover letter to Editor Mark Morilak at mmorilak@sunnews.com.

• Phoenix Area: Pinal County (Ariz.) Today, a 45,000-circulation newspaper located near Phoenix, seeks stringers in the San Tan Valley Area. Send work sample to News@TodayPublications.com.

• Boston/New England: The Jewish Advocate, a weekly newspaper in Boston focused on the Jewish community, seeks freelancers. "Journalism experience and a connection to the local Jewish community is preferred, but not required," the ad states. "College students with experience at their school’s newspaper are encouraged to apply." Pay is $25 per story. Send resume, two clips and three potential story ideas to Steve Maas at stevem@thejewishadvocate.com.
  

Freelancers @ men's lifestyle website

Asylum.com, which bills itself as "the largest men’s lifestyle site on the Web," is seeking freelance journalists to contribute stories about weird news, science, food, true crime, sex, politics, video games, entertainment and/or travel.

"We’re looking for writers who can report original stories and humorously analyze new trends -- everything from the latest wave of serial killer memorabilia sites to new concoctions that bring oversize donuts to amazing heights," the ad states. "We’re also looking for writers who can cover local stories in places such as Los Angeles, Florida, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans and Austin. We want people who have a passion for breaking new stories, not just re-hashing stories they’ve read. If you’re willing to scour through records, pound the pavement, search for the unusual, channel the zeitgeist and come up with intriguing stories, we’re interested in hearing from you."

Send resume, pitches and relevant clips or links to asylumapplicants@gmail.com.

Openings @ suburban Boston newspaper

The Middleboro Gazette, a 14,000-circulation weekly newspaper located about an hour from Boston, seeks a part-time reporter as well as freelancers. E-mail resume to Editor Jan Lopes at editor@gazettenewsonline.com.

Location: Middleboro, Massachusetts

Freelance newspaper reporter jobs

• Missouri: The Southeast Missourian seeks freelance writers to cover community events. "If you like to write and if you have fun going to fairs and festivals or are just interested in the daily happenings of the Cape Girardeau region, this is an opportunity to earn a little extra money doing something you enjoy," the ad states. E-mail a resume and three writing samples to features editor Chris Harris at charris@semissourian.com.

• Philly/New Jersey: United Newspapers is looking for freelance journalists for its weekly community newspapers in New Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs of Bucks and Montgomery counties. Send resumes and clips to bucksplus@unitednewsco.com. Indicate the area in which you prefer to work.

Location: United States

Freelance writer @ NYC TV station

WPIX, a New York television station and the flagship of the CW Network, is seeking a freelance writer.

"The successful candidate must have strong writing skills, and the ability to write compelling stories," the ad states. "Other responsibilities include overseeing editing of news videotapes, and basic research for news stories. BA/BS and 2+ years broadcast writing experience required."

Apply online.

Location: New York, New York

Northern Jersey newspaper seeks freelancers

The Northern Valley Suburbanite, a weekly Bergen County newspaper located just across the river from Yonkers, N.Y., seeks freelance reporters and photographers to help cover news and sporting events.​

This may be a good summer opportunity for college students looking to earn some cash or build their portfolio.

"Ideal freelancers will know the area and live close by, but those interested in getting their feet wet or who already have experience in journalism will also be considered," the ad states.

E-mail writing and/or photography samples along with a resume to lang@​northjersey.​com .​

Location: Cresskill, New Jersey

Freelance journalism opportunities

If you're looking for some extra money or to expand your portfolio, here are some possibilities:

• The Battle Creek Enquirer, a 25,000-circulation daily newspaper, seeks freelance writers for a new magazine aimed at women in the Battle Creek, Michigan area. E-mail inquiries and resumes to Bob Warner at rwarner@gannett.com or 155 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI, 49017.

• The Spirit Community Newspaper -- a weekly paper in northern Philly that covers Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond and Northern Liberties -- seeks freelance writers to cover local events. "Position involves interviewing, fact-checking, writing, editing, proofreading and some photographing," the ad states. E-mail resume to: info@spiritnewspapers.com.

• The Lebanon Daily News, a 21,000-circulation daily newspaper in Central Pennsylvania, seeks freelance writers to cover municipal meetings, school board meetings and events. Must be available to work nights and/or weekends. To apply, e-mail CityDesk[at]ldnews.com or call Jeff Clouser, (717) 272-5611, ext. 142.
  

Location: United States

Stringers @ Northern Jersey news website

Virtual Town Portals, a media company in northern New Jersey, seeks freelance journalists for its hyperlocal news web sites that cover Bergen and Hudson counties.

"Independent contractor status; concurrent employment with other news media outlet is OK," the ad states. "Submissions to include story plus relevant photo(s) and/or video."

To apply, submit resume via e-mail to staff@virtualtownportals.com.

Location: Hoboken, New Jersey