About the role
Compensation: Varies by Assignment
Are you a skilled and reliable freelance journalist with a passion for hyperlocal reporting? The Miami Times and Biscayne Times are seeking talented freelance writers to contribute compelling, well-researched stories on an ongoing basis.
About Us
• The Miami Times is South Florida's oldest and largest Black newspaper. Since 1923, it has been a trusted voice for the community, providing award-winning coverage of local news, arts, business, and social issues. With a multi-platform approach spanning print, digital, and social media channels, it provides in-depth, culturally sensitive reporting that empowers and enriches its community.
• Biscayne Times is a smart, sophisticated monthly news magazine and website serving the Biscayne corridor’s best neighborhoods, from Brickell to Broward, including all the waterfront communities. The publication features in-depth local reporting on politics, arts, dining, real estate, and community issues.
Together, our publications provide
essential coverage of Miami’s evolving landscape
, and we’re looking for freelancers who can help us tell stories that matter.
What We Need
We are actively seeking professional freelance writers to cover:
- ✅ Local government and civic affairs (Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, and municipalities north through Aventura and surrounding island communities)
- ✅ Community issues, advocacy, and policy developments
- ✅ Business, economic development, and real estate trends
- ✅ Arts, culture, and entertainment
- ✅ Investigative and enterprise reporting that uncovers overlooked angles
- ✅ Local events and human-interest stories
Ideal Writers Have
- ✔ Proven experience writing for newspapers, magazines, or established digital publications
- ✔ Strong research skills , including the ability to navigate public records and analyze data
- ✔ The ability to develop sources and establish credibility with key community stakeholders
- ✔ A track record of breaking stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
✔
Flexibility to write for different audiences
, as The Miami Times and Biscayne Times serve distinct readerships
✔ Adherence to AP Style and journalistic ethics
✔ Basic photography skills are a plus for capturing visual elements to accompany stories
Why Work With Us?
- • Consistent freelance assignments covering high-impact local stories
- • Editorial freedom to pitch and pursue meaningful reporting
- • Opportunities for in-depth investigative work
- • Competitive freelance rates based on story depth and complexity
- • A respected platform to showcase your journalism in one of the nation’s most dynamic markets
How to Apply
📩 To be considered, please submit:
- ✔ A brief introduction about your reporting experience and areas of expertise
- ✔ Your resume
- ✔ 3-5 relevant writing samples
- Freelancers may work remotely but should be available for on-the-ground reporting as needed in Miami-Dade County.