Journalist
Micro1 • Remote, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$20–$70/hr
Actively Hiring
102 openings
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Job Title: Journalist Job Type: Contract, 100% remote Location: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Key Responsibilities:
- Research, pitch, and develop original news stories, features, and in-depth articles.
- Conduct interviews, gather firsthand insights, and verify facts using authoritative sources.
- Create clear, compelling, and accurate written content tailored to diverse audiences.
- Edit and proofread articles to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to editorial standards.
- Collaborate with editors, designers, and other journalists to enhance content quality.
- Monitor current events, trends, and issues relevant to assigned beats.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain journalistic integrity at all times. Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a journalist with a strong portfolio of published work.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficient in conducting interviews and synthesizing complex information.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
- High degree of curiosity, initiative, and critical thinking.
- Solid understanding of media law, ethics, and best practices.
- Comfortable using digital tools for research, collaboration, and content management. Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience reporting for international or digital-first newsrooms.
- Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including podcasts or video.
- Proficiency in additional languages.
Requirements
- research
- interviewing
- fact-checking
- news writing
- editing
- proofreading
- digital content management
Key Responsibilities
- Research, pitch, and develop original news stories, features, and in-depth articles.
- Conduct interviews, gather firsthand insights, and verify facts using authoritative sources.
- Create clear, compelling, and accurate written content tailored to diverse audiences.
- Edit and proofread articles to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to editorial standards.
Why This Role
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote Journalist position ($45/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the Writing ecosystem.
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No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
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