The E’ville Eye is Emeryville, CA’s only dedicated news website and the longest running publication in the city’s 128 year history.
We are a general news publication covering business, crime, local government, history, housing, etc.
We’ve built a reputation of being a fair and balanced voice in the city that strives to cover the many sub-communities within it from every angle.
We’re always looking for freelance and contract writers who want to help us capture unique stories from different perspectives.
Do you have some writing experience and feel compelled to provide some coverage to the Emeryville Community? Have a local story that you think the community needs to hear?
Contribute to our democracy at the most fundamental level by providing local news coverage.
What We Cover:
- City Council & Planning Commission Meetings
- Special Events & Ribbon Cuttings
- Breaking News Stories
- Interviews with local leaders and stakeholders
- Food & Drink
- Investigative Pieces
- History
What is required:
- Your own mobile device and laptop
- WordPress experience is a plus
- Initiative!
What you’ll learn
- You’ll build contacts with local city officials, staff and business leaders
- You’ll learn the dynamics of a small city
- You’ll get bylines!
Standard Compensation:
We typically pay based on word count thresholds with additional compensation for any expenses incurred.
200-400 words: $50
400-600 words: $75
600-800 words: $100
800-1000 words: $125
1000-1250 words: $150
1250-1500 words: $175
1500-2000 words: $200
2000+ words: $250