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Join HYPE+, a passionate team dedicated to informing, entertaining, and elevating culture through fearless storytelling. We’re searching for driven journalists, storytellers, and writers eager to report the news and amplify diverse voices shaping today’s world. If you live to create meaningful stories and want to be part of a vibrant, supportive community, HYPE+ is where your talent belongs. Elevate your craft, inspire others, and help shape culture—join us today!

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  • FREELANCE WRITERS

Freelance News Writer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Freelance/Contract

Overview
Seeking talented freelance news writers to produce engaging, on-camera-ready breaking news stories ranging from 500 to 800 words. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of current events and the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with African American audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Write concise, accurate, and engaging breaking news stories (500–800 words) suitable for on-camera reading

  • Deliver completed stories within a 2-hour turnaround after topic assignment and confirmation

  • Collaborate with editors to ensure factual accuracy and tone alignment

  • Optional: Film self-taped readings of written stories for on-camera presentation

  • Maintain consistent communication regarding availability and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience writing for broadcast, digital, or multimedia news platforms

  • Strong understanding of issues, culture, and perspectives relevant to African American viewers and readers

  • Ability to write conversationally for on-camera delivery

  • Access to professional HD-quality camera equipment for self-taped readings

  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to fast-paced news cycles

Requirements

  • Excellent command of grammar, structure, and storytelling

  • Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely

  • Availability for flexible scheduling based on news assignments

Compensation
Based on experience and quality of work.

  • VIDEO EDITORS

Freelance News Video Editor
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Freelance/Contract

Overview


Seeking skilled freelance video editors to produce high-quality, visually engaging news content. Ideal candidates will have strong storytelling abilities and the technical expertise to edit green screen footage, single-camera and multi-camera setups, b-roll, audio, and raw footage.

Responsibilities

  • Edit green screen, single-camera, and multi-camera footage into cohesive, compelling stories

  • Incorporate b-roll, images, and overlays to enhance storytelling and emotional connection

  • Sync and balance audio, color-correct footage, and ensure professional visual quality

  • Pull relevant media and assets to accompany assigned stories

  • Deliver completed edits within a 1-hour turnaround after footage assignment and confirmation

  • Ensure all content complies with YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platform rules

  • Collaborate with producers and on-camera talent to maintain consistent tone and pacing

  • Contribute creative ideas to make daily news content visually engaging and audience-focused

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience editing news, broadcast, or digital video content

  • Strong storytelling and visual communication skills

  • Proficiency in professional editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent)

  • Reliable high-speed internet connection for file transfers and communication

  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines

  • Familiarity with social media content standards and optimization

Requirements

  • Excellent attention to detail and time management

  • Ability to work independently and remotely

  • Flexible schedule to align with assigned stories and production needs

Compensation
Based on experience and quality of work.

  • ON-CAMERA TALENT

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Freelance On-Camera Talent
Location: Remote/Atlanta Based Preferred
Employment Type: Freelance/Contract

Overview
Seeking dynamic freelance on-camera talent to deliver engaging readings of pre-written scripts using a teleprompter. Ideal candidates will have strong storytelling abilities, a natural on-camera presence, and the ability to connect emotionally with the story being told.

Responsibilities

  • Read and perform 500–800-word scripts on camera with clarity, confidence, and authenticity

  • Use a teleprompter or similar tool to deliver smooth, natural readings

  • Self-tape high-quality video performances using professional HD camera equipment

  • Submit completed recordings within a 30-minute turnaround after topic/script assignment and confirmation

  • Collaborate with producers to ensure tone, pacing, and delivery align with project goals

  • Maintain consistent communication regarding availability and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience as on-camera talent, news anchor, host, or storyteller

  • Strong storytelling and emotional connection skills

  • Access to professional HD-quality camera and lighting setup for self-taping

  • Ability to adapt quickly to new scripts and deliver under tight deadlines

  • Familiarity with teleprompter software or devices

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

  • Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely

  • Flexible schedule to accommodate assigned stories

Compensation
Competitive per-project rates based on experience and quality of performance.