Earn extra cash as a Freelance Crime Reporter by covering your local police departments and sending their arrest records directly to us.

The right candidate would be expected to file multiple crime stories a month from the Madera County area, and retrieve arrest records information two or three times per week.

Rates are $25 per story and $25 per agency visit resulting in the collection and timely delivery of fresh arrest records. Daily deadline for assignments is 12 p.m. (noon). You will be expected to physically visit these agencies, which are located in Madera County, and possibly Fresno. This is not a telecommuting position.

This would is the perfect gig for a current freelance writer, possibly a journalism student or graduate looking for paying reporting experience, as well as seasoned veterans looking to supplement their income.

All interested candidates are required to meet the following criteria:
• 21 and over
• Clear criminal history background check
• Current driver’s license
• Morning until noon availability
• Provide proof of vehicle insurance
• Computer / Internet / Smartphone / Fax savvy
• Complete CA State W-9 form
• Must be reliable, professional and exhibit the willingness to succeed!

Please send a resume, brief cover letter and no more than three writing clips to the email address above. United Reporting — Crime Beat News is an online news service producing local and statewide crime news. Visit our Web sites at www.unitedreporting.com and Crimevoice.com.

• Location: Madera
• Compensation: $200 – $300 per month
• This is a contract job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.