Part-Time Journalist/Writer/Social Media Host – $21/hour
The Milky Way News is an independent digital newsroom covering where humanity’s headed next: science, space, the environment, tech, UAP/UFO, AI, consciousness, etc.
Role:
We’re hiring a part-time writer who can also host short-form explainer videos on social media. It’s a hybrid editorial + on-camera role—well-suited to someone early in their journalism or media career who wants real bylines, real audience reach, and real mentorship.
A typical week:
- Writing short, sharp breaking news articles (~300–600 words) on our beats.
- Hosting short-form explainer videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that translate the week’s science news into something genuinely interesting.
- Pitching stories you’re excited about and helping shape the beat.
- You’ll get clear direction, fast feedback, and a level of editorial access most early-career writers spend years trying to find.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Curious about the universe—science, space, the environment, tech, UAP/UFO, AI, consciousness, the bigger questions.
- A clean, fast writer—you can take a press release or a research paper and turn it into something a smart, busy reader actually finishes.
- Comfortable on camera—you don’t need to be a polished TV personality, but you should enjoy explaining things out loud. Phone-shot is fine. Energy and clarity matter more than gear. Experience with programs like Canva, CapCut, and Adobe Premiere is a plus, but not a necessity.
- Reliable—meets deadlines, communicates proactively.
- Some journalism, blogging, video, or creator experience helps—but a portfolio of personal writing or video projects counts too. We care about how you think, not where you went to school.
- New to the industry? You’re welcome here. If you’ve never had a byline or a paid writing gig but you’re genuinely passionate about our mission and the topics we cover, we want to hear from you. We’d rather hire someone hungry, curious, and willing to learn than someone with a stacked resume and lukewarm interest.
Pay & Logistics:
- Rate: $21/hour
- Hours: 8–10 hrs/week to start, with potential to grow.
- Location: 100% remote.
- Schedule: Flexible / async, with light overlap each week for editorial planning. We understand that this is a part-time position, flexible around your other work/school commitments.
- Engagement: Independent contractor (1099).
- Payment: USD via US bank transfer, bi-weekly on the 1st and 15th.
How to Apply:
We give priority to applicants who email us directly with a thoughtful introduction and a resume rather than generic submission (although we will try our best to review all applications).
Email contact@milkywaynews.com with the subject line: “MWN Journalist Application — [Your Name]“
In the body of the email, briefly introduce yourself and tell us:
- Why you’re interested in the Milky Way News specifically
- Why you’re interested in this position
- Which of our beats draws you in (science, space, the environment, tech, UAP/UFO, AI, consciousness, etc.)
- Attach your resume.
That’s it. We’d rather read a short, specific, human email than a polished application that could have been sent to fifty other postings.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Remote