Freelance Student Journalist
Campus Reform – Freelance Student Journalist (Paid)
Leadership Institute | Remote / Nationwide
Campus Reform is seeking motivated college students to join our team as paid student journalists, reporting on issues impacting higher education and campus culture nationwide. This role offers hands-on experience in investigative journalism, media, and public discourse while building a professional portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Research and report on campus and national higher education issues
- Analyze institutional policies, legal developments, and cultural trends
- Pitch story ideas and contribute original written content
- Conduct interviews and develop investigative pieces
- Collaborate with editors to produce clear, well-structured, publishable articles
Opportunities:
- Get paid for published work
- Receive bylines and national publication exposure
- Build a strong writing portfolio and resume
- Gain real-world experience in journalism, communications, public affairs, and policy
Additional Pathway: Investigator Role
- Submit tips and story leads (no writing required)
- Option to remain anonymous or receive credit
- Get paid for verified, published tips
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Qualifications:
- U.S. citizen currently enrolled in an accredited United States higher education institution
- Strong interest in journalism, media, public policy, or legal issues
- Background or coursework in Journalism, government, or political science is a plus
- Ability to think critically, research thoroughly, and communicate effectively in writing
- Adhere to our mission statement:campusreform.org/about
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Interested students, please contact:
RTomasek@leadershipinstitute.org - Or schedule a Zoom call for more information:
https://calendly.com/reynatomasek/30min