NKY Contributor

LINK Media•Covington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LINK nky is looking for Contributors to help us deliver daily news and in-depth, solutions-focused coverage of Northern Kentucky. We need people who want a contract, part-time engagement covering specific stories or beats — and right now, our most urgent need is reporters who will show up to government meetings. City councils. County commissions. School boards. Planning committees. This is the work that holds local power accountable, and it's the fastest way to get in the door at LINK. If you're someone who finds this kind of coverage genuinely interesting — or wants to learn — we want to hear from you. We're a small team, so everyone we engage is a critical part of the organization. That means you'll need to work quickly, stay flexible, and understand that what we're building here is bigger than any one person or personality.

Requirements

Experience or education as a news reporter (we'll also consider strong candidates who are newer to the field and who have writing/communications experience)
Strong writing and communication skills
Basic multimedia knowledge (being able to take photos and video with your phone)
Comfortable in government, political, and community settings

Responsibilities

Cover NKY government meetings and produce timely, accurate reports from those proceedings
Manage assigned stories and pitch additional coverage in your areas of interest
Take photos and potentially video at meetings
Maintain notes and audio recordings from stories and sources for review when necessary
Collaborate closely with our Community Editor and Executive Editor