Writer – Twin Cities-Focused Newsletter

Job Description: • Write a weekly City Cast Twin Cities newsletter with a clear point of view and a strong, engaging voice. • Research and report on your beat, developing sources and staying ahead of trends. • Write thoughtful, upbeat copy featuring good news, local tips, or special recommendations that leave readers feeling informed and inspired. • Collaborate closely with the City Cast Twin Cities team and work with the Executive Producer through the editing process to sharpen structure, clarity, and impact. • Take photos and source photos to craft a more visually interesting newsletter. • Meet consistent deadlines and maintain high editorial standards. • Bonus: Discuss your reporting and recommendations on the City Cast Twin Cities podcast when appropriate. Requirements: • A strong, confident writing voice and a love of service journalism that helps readers make smart, local choices. • Strong relationships in Twin Cities communities relevant to your proposed topic area, or a proven ability to learn quickly and thoroughly. • Deep familiarity with Twin Cities – its neighborhoods, culture, people, and what makes the city tick. • The ability to connect ideas across segments and build a newsletter that feels intentional, cohesive, and fresh week after week. • Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote team. • Proven track record of building an engaged audience – whether through a newsletter, blog, social media presence, column, or other platform. • Bonus: Comfort speaking about your work on a podcast or interest in growing as an on-mic contributor. Benefits: • Compensation is commensurate with experience and topic - starting at $200/weekly newsletter. • (Any other contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).