IMG seeks storytellers with a passion for Michigan
Have a passion for storytelling and Michigan? Let's talk!
Issue Media Group is seeking creative self-starters for freelance writing, editing, and photography roles for our publications across Michigan, including Model D (City of Detroit), Metromode (Metro Detroit), The Keel (Port Huron), Catalyst (Midland), Epicenter (Mount Pleasant), Capital Gains (Lansing), Rapid Growth (Grand Rapids), Southwest Michigan Second Wave (Kalamazoo / Battle Creek), and Flintside (Flint).
Ideal candidates will have previous digital journalism or community newspaper experience or be a recent graduate with relevant qualifications and work samples. Candidates should have a passion for finding interesting stories and be able to perform under the parameters of deadline requirements.
Check out our publications and tell us how you and your work can help achieve our editorial vision.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and links to examples of your writing and / or photography.
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