Freelance Writer – Berks County Local Content

What You'll Write

• Local guides (e.g., "Best Date Night Restaurants in Reading," "Top Coffee Shops in Berks County")
• Business spotlights and features
• Neighborhood and community profiles
• Seasonal content and event roundups
• Practical guides like "Best Plumbers in Berks County" or "Where to Find the Freshest Produce"

What We're Looking For

• Familiarity with Berks County—you live here, grew up here, or know it well
• Clear, engaging writing that feels authentic and helpful
• Ability to research local businesses and present them fairly
• Reliability and responsiveness
• Bonus: photography skills or willingness to take a few photos to accompany your pieces

What You Get

• Byline credit on all published pieces
• Exposure to our growing audience of nearly 28,000 monthly visitors
• Flexibility to pitch your own ideas or work from our content calendar
• A portfolio of published clips you can use anywhere

How It Works

You write, we review and edit, and then we publish. Simple as that. We're open to one-off contributions or ongoing arrangements depending on your availability and interests.

To Apply

Send a brief intro about yourself, your connection to Berks County, and a writing sample (published or unpublished) to [your email]. If you have ideas for guides or posts you'd love to write, include those too.