San Diego Contributor (Freelance)

Streetsblog San Diego

About the Role

Seeking contributors for original reporting and analysis on transportation, housing, land use, public space, climate, and urban life across San Diego County. Contributors will work with editors to identify story ideas, attend public meetings and community events, conduct interviews, review public documents, and produce articles that help readers better understand how local decisions shape everyday life. This role offers an opportunity to work with an established team to launch a website for “news and views” of transportation reform, urban planning, housing, open space, and other issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend public meetings, community events, or hearings as necessary
• Conduct interviews with community members, advocates, planners, and elected officials
• Review planning documents, budgets, studies, and policy proposals
• Collaborate with editors on story development and revisions
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines

Ideal Candidates

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Interest in transportation, housing, urban planning, sustainability, local government, or civic affairs
• Ability to synthesize complex information into engaging, accessible stories
• Comfortable conducting interviews and independent research
• Familiarity with San Diego communities and local issues is a plus

Compensation

Contributors are paid per article. Typical compensation starts at $50 per article, with higher rates available for longer, more research-intensive, interview-driven, or investigative pieces. This role is ideal for students, recent graduates, advocates, aspiring journalists, planners, and civic-minded writers looking to build reporting experience while helping shape conversations about the future of San Diego.

Application Requirement

• Please include writing samples with your resume.