Santa Cruz Local is accepting pitches! Our editorial team has assigned dozens of story ideas to our freelance reporters. Our stories are generally about local government, housing, homelessness, health and the environment in Santa Cruz County. Occasionally, we assign coverage of city council and other local government meetings.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Santa Cruz Local is a local, online, member-supported news outlet that serves Santa Cruz County, California. As veteran newspaper reporters and editors, we founded Santa Cruz Local in 2019 to give residents a nonpartisan, fair and accurate source of local news. We produce a twice-weekly newsletter, in-depth articles and a podcast. Our team of three is a small but mighty group with experience in journalism, product development and community listening. We are collaborative, thoughtful and passionate about giving residents useful news and information.
We strive to produce deep, fair and accurate reporting about local government, housing, homelessness, health, the environment and other big issues in Santa Cruz County. We want to give Santa Cruz County residents the information and news that they tell us they need.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We also accept pitches on these topics.
REQUIREMENTS
Preferred, but not required, qualifications
Bonus points for:
Please apply even if you think you are not qualified. We are interested in career development of journalists, especially for residents of Santa Cruz County. You do not need a journalism degree to apply.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION
COMPENSATION
CONTACT
For more information, visit their website.
Email all questions and submissions to Santa Cruz Local Editor/Co-founder Stephen Baxter, stephen@santacruzlocal.org or 831-566-7334.
Apply here.
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