News Reporter, freelance

Freelance News Reporter

The Irish Star 

Day rate: $220

The Irish Star is looking for freelance News Reporters to research, write, and deliver news content for our digital audience. 

This is a freelance independent contractor engagement. Contributors retain full discretion over how they structure and develop their work, subject to editorial standards required for publication. Work is performed on a deliverables-based basis rather than a fixed schedule or employment arrangement.  

Engagement Scope

Contributors will be responsible for producing publish-ready news content in line with editorial requirements. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Identifying, researching, and developing news stories independently
• Producing accurate, high quality written journalism across assigned topics
• Delivering completed articles with agreed deadlines
• Collaborating with editors as needed to prepare content for publication

All work is outcome-based and not subject to set working hours or shift scheduling.

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience producing journalism for a national or major regional publication
• Strong ability to independently identify and develop news stories
• Excellent research, writing, and storytelling skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload independently
• Working knowledge of media law, including libel, copyright, and privacy considerations
• Formal journalism or communications training is preferred but not required

This opportunity is suited to self-directed freelance journalists who can manage their own workflow and deliver high-quality content independently.

Additional information

We welcome applications from freelance contributors based in the United States.

The company does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this engagement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and may be required to provide appropriate documentation.

This is a freelance/independent contractor engagement and does not create an employment relationship.

About us

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.

Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation and have launched four standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US, the Irish Star and Liverpool.com covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences.   

We’re now entering a period of rapid growth, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams.

So if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you! 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.