Call for Writers: COCA Spotlight Guest Writer

COCA is Seeking a Guest Writer

Since its founding in 1985, COCA has served as the Local Arts Agency for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County, FL. COCA services include marketing and promotion, grant programs, community outreach, advocacy, public art, and education. To learn more about COCA, visit our website at www.tallahasseearts.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

COCA seeks a talented part-time guest writer for our COCA Spotlight feature with a proven track record in journalism or related fields and a robust portfolio of published articles. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, showcasing a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. A demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively is essential. Strong research capabilities, familiarity with AP style, journalistic ethics, and a passion for crafting engaging narratives are prerequisites for this role.

Responsibilities include

• Conducting engaging interviews with diverse individuals, ranging from individual artists to experts in various arts & culture fields
• Gather insightful information and create compelling articles
• Researching interview subjects via organization/artist websites, social media, etc.
• Preparing thoughtful questions related to relevant arts & culture fields or the event in which the artist is participating in
• Conducting interviews in person, over the phone, or via video calls.

If you're a passionate writer with a curiosity for people's stories and a desire to bring them to life through captivating interviews, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our arts community while honing your journalistic skills.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel for potential in-person interviews within COCA's 100-mile service radius | Most interviews will occur within Tallahassee
• (Preferred) 1-2 years experience writing in AP style
• Portfolio of published articles
• Ability to write in a variety of tones
• Work well independently

TO APPLY (Application reviews will be ongoing until all guest writer positions have been filled)

Email your resume and two sample articles for reference (AP style preferred) to Samantha Sumler, Marketing & Communications Manager, at samantha@tallahasseearts.org.

Application reviews will begin on March 4.

COCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. COCA does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. No applicants will be excluded from consideration for employment on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.