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Patch.com seeking paid freelancers
By
SattaPatch
Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:50am
Basic Details
Employer:
Patch.com
Short Description:
We’re Patch.com, an AOL-owned start-up that’s radically reinventing community journalism. We launched in February and we’re expanding throughout many communities across the country. We have won acclaim in the industry and coverage in The New York Times, Forbes Magazine, Bloomberg, NPR's "Talk of the Nation," "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer," Newsweek and numerous industry blogs and Web sites. Patch.com is looking for smart, passionate people to contribute to our site. We’re seeking candidates who have print or online journalism experience and multimedia skills. If you’ve written for a community newspaper, your hometown paper or if you can shoot video, edit audio and blog, then you may be the right fit. Local candidates who have an interest in covering sports, politics, local government and entertainment in and around Rye and Westchester will be considered. Patch is also looking for videographers and photojournalists who are great visual storytellers. If you love covering hard news, writing features and enterprise stories, or producing cross-platform content, then Patch.com could be a great way to expand your portfolio. Freelancers will be paid per assignment. Candidates should have good clips and diverse journalism skills. Recent graduates and candidates with local knowledge of Rye and Westchester are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, 2-3 writing samples or a link to your work samples/ online portofolio, and an email stating your preferred area of interest to satta@patch.com.
Compensation:
Per Assignment Fee Varies
Duration:
Permanent
Location
City:
Rye
State:
NY
Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
Writing stories, taking photos, creating multimedia content, research, columns, arts, entertainment and movie reviews.
Requirements:
Journalism experience. Some knowledge and familiarity with Westchester County, NY is desired but not required.
Years of Experience:
1
Contact Information
Website:
http://patch.com
Contact Name:
Satta Sarmah
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