A variety of positions are available.
About:
The Daily Muck seeks journalists to write articles about corruption, fraud, and malfeasance. Successful completion of test articles can lead to a long-term opportunity with weekly article assignments.
The ability to follow writers’ guidelines and editorial guidance is crucial. Request quick turnaround of articles that range from 250-500 words, optimally within a day. Articles will receive one round of edits to ensure quality control. We expect writers to turn around our suggested edits quickly, also within a day, so we can publish your story while it is still news.
No plagiarism or AI use– we will check every article for this.
Other skills that help:
- knowledge and familiarity with AP-style writing
- competency in basic newswriting style
- critical thinking
- excellent research skills, including finding primary sources of information via press releases, interviews, and expert reports
- integrity, fairness, and honesty
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The Daily Muck seeks freelance researchers to find and vet information that will be used in news and feature articles. Researchers and fact-checkers should understand and use primary sources when possible to ensure TDM articles present an unbiased and thoughtful approach to complex topics.
Researchers should possess the following skills:
- attention to detail
- the ability to find official sources of information
- excellent judgment when evaluating source veracity
- good organizational and presentation skills
- an understanding of the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources of information
- the ability to spot and mitigate bias in news stories
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The Daily Muck seeks talented freelancers to help our news site achieve top rankings for search engines for a variety of topics related to current news on fraud, corruption, and malfeasance.
Candidates should possess an understanding of current “white hat” SEO techniques, including the following:
- creating helpful content based on audience demand and our industry niche
- understanding of Google search engine methodology, staying current on the latest development
- certification in Google Analytics
- enhancing site navigation for both mobile and desktop users
- creating and maintaining fast-loading sites
- meta-tagging and alt-text for optimal results
