Specifically, we're on the hunt for freelance writers to cover the following:
The Miami Hip-Hop Scene
New Times is looking for music contributors interested in hip-hop, rap, and R&B who have an innate curiosity to dig into the scene and tell the stories of many acts that call South Florida home.Ideal candidates will be interested in covering Miami and South Florida's hip-hop scene and have connections to musicians, producers, and publicists. Candidates should be organized self-starters with an eagerness to seek out the stories where they are — as opposed to mulling them over from the shelter of their keyboard — and a hunger to grow as writers.
If you think you've got what it takes to tell New Times music stories, send your résumé, a handful of fleshed-out story ideas, and two or three writing samples (if you have them) to our senior music editor at [email protected]. Please type FREELANCE PITCH in the subject line.
The Miami Music and Nightlife Scene
For decades, the New Times music and nightlife section has tapped into what makes the city a special place to create music — and a fascinating scene to explore after dark. Our coverage has been the go-to for locals and visitors alike who are looking to learn what's happening.New Times is looking for contributors who have an innate curiosity to dig into the scene and tell the stories of the many musicians, DJs, producers, bands, and night owls who call South Florida home. Among the myriad coverage areas, we're particularly interested in writers familiar with local hip-hop, hardcore/post-hardcore, jazz, and LGBTQ+ artists and nightlife scenes.
Ideal candidates are organized self-starters with connections in the scene, an eagerness to seek out the stories where they are — as opposed to mulling them over from the shelter of their keyboard — and a hunger to grow as writers.
If you think you've got what it takes, send your résumé, a handful of fleshed-out story ideas, and two or three writing samples (if you have them) to our senior music editor at [email protected]. Please type FREELANCE PITCH in the subject line.
Local Arts and Culture
The New Times arts and culture section goes far, far beyond local visual arts, theater, dance, film, and comedy. We're also a destination for readers who are eager to explore topics like travel and wellness, sports, entertainment, sex and dating, and this town's special brand of "only-in-Miami" madness. Writers with an interest in contributing to this vertical should be prepared to take readers out and about town, offering insight into the unique South Florida secrets that those in the know might take for granted. Which is to say: familiarity with the region and a willingness to go one-on-one with its movers and shakers and cultural riches is essential. If you think you've got what it takes to tell New Times arts and culture stories, send your résumé, a handful of fleshed-out story ideas, and two or three writing samples (if you have them) to our culture editor at [email protected]. Be sure to type FREELANCE PITCH in the subject line.
And please, no phone calls!
Staff Writer
Miami New Times has an immediate opening for a full-time news writer to continue our record of hard-hitting reporting.We’re looking for a journalist to cover developing stories through the week and find news of interest to our educated urban readership. Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards.
We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice, and savvy use of social media. Ideal candidates will have the proven ability to report and write well in diverse areas, such as politics, public health, business, environmental issues, law, and government. Familiarity with and interest in Miami's diverse culture, music, and food scenes and bilingual fluency (Spanish or Kreyòl and English) a plus.
This is a union position based in Miami. Remote candidates will not be considered. Salary is $50,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and medical/dental/vision insurance.
New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a résumé, and a cover letter to: [email protected].
