Local and Community News Reporter (Intern/Volunteer)

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About Us

TheSocialTalks.com

We publish news reports, narratives, and editorials covering socially and politically relevant issues with impartiality and depth. As part of our global team, you'll contribute to an informative ecosystem that values public interest journalism and impactful storytelling.

Before applying, we encourage you to learn more about our mission and vision:

https://thesocialtalks.com/about/

Position Summary

Local and Community News Reporters

Responsibilities

• Research and investigate local issues, events, and trends relevant to your community.
• Conduct interviews with citizens, local officials, activists, and changemakers.
• Write well-researched articles, features, and reports adhering to high journalistic standards.
• Fact-check and verify all sourced information before submission.
• Collaborate with editors for guidance, feedback, and story development.
• Optionally contribute multimedia content (photos, short videos, audio clips).
• Stay up to date with regional developments, politics, civic matters, and public policy.
• Promote civic engagement and awareness through community storytelling.
• Submit work on deadline and maintain clear communication with editorial staff.
• Uphold media ethics, neutrality, and integrity in all work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political Science, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research skills and curiosity for community-based issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using digital tools (Google Docs, email, content management systems).
• Bonus: Experience with video/audio editing tools or reporting from rural/grassroots areas.
• Prior journalistic experience is a plus but

  not mandatory

  —we value dedication and learning.

What You’ll Gain

• Letter of Internship (LOI)

  upon successful completion.

• Letter of Recommendation

  (based on performance and contribution).
• A

  portfolio of published work

  with bylines on thesocialtalks.com.
• Editorial mentorship and feedback from industry professionals.
• Flexible working hours – fully

  remote opportunity

  .
• Opportunity to transition into a

  paid contributor role

  based on performance.

Join Us

If you’ve ever believed in the transformative power of journalism, this is your chance to create impact. Join a global team of like-minded storytellers, and help shape conversations that matter—locally and beyond.

📨 Apply Now

https://thesocialtalks.com/careers/

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TheSocialTalks.com is an Equal Opportunity Organization.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, religion, or location.