“One of the best local news sites in the country.” - Politico

Want to be part of the future of local journalism? Want to make an impact with your work every week and be part of a thriving - and growing - newsroom? The Daily Memphian offers you a unique opportunity to become part of one of the country’s leading local news sites in one of the country’s most dynamic and diverse cities.

The Daily Memphian is one of the largest non-profit local newsrooms in America, with about 40 full-time journalists and 20 regular contributors. We are a locally led, locally owned, fully independent online news site founded in 2018 and focused on all aspects of the Memphis area, from local government and sports to food, arts & culture, business, education, neighborhoods and much more. Our full-time staff is more than 50% female and 25% people of color.

Lead Business Reporter 

Have a passion for writing about entrepreneurs, how business deals come together, earnings reports and EBITDA? The Daily Memphian is looking for a veteran business reporter to join our team. 

The perfect candidate would have a strong background in business journalism and be able to break news, develop local sources and write clear, concise stories that cut through industry jargon. Since The Daily Memphian is a daily digital publication, the lead business reporter is expected to file a mixture of shorter and more in-depth stories covering business in Memphis and the Mid-South each week. 

Applicants should have at least five years of newsroom experience and be willing to relocate to Memphis if they don’t already live in the area. Reliable transportation is necessary. The reporter must also frequently engage with the local business community as well as spend time in the newsroom regularly to interact with editors and other staffers. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three clips to mcashiola@dailymemphian.com. 

Legislative Reporter

The Daily Memphian is seeking a Nashville-based freelance/contract reporter to cover the upcoming 2025 Tennessee legislative session.

The optimal candidate has a background in government or political journalism and can easily recognize important developments as they unfold around them, specifically as those legislative developments relate to the City of Memphis and its citizens.

We are looking for impartial and objective reporting. The reporter should also understand deadlines and be able to write quickly and clearly. Knowledge of AP style is a huge plus.

They should also be familiar with Shelby County’s delegation and be able to call on those elected officials to further develop stories.

The contract reporter would be expected to file two to three stories each week while lawmakers are in session. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three clips to mcashiola@dailymemphian.com. 

Read more about The Daily Memphian:

• “One of the best local news sites in the country.” – Politico
• ”Driving a shift in the digital media business.” – The New York Times
• “In Memphis, a lab experiment for local news.” – The Atlantic
• “Ghost papers and news deserts: Will America ever get its local news back?” – The Washington Post
• “The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention.” – NiemanLab at Harvard
• “Digital startups with strong financial backing are hitting key targets” – The Poynter Institute
• “Reviving Local Media: The innovations helping publishers thrive in the age of digital” – Forbes
• “Startups are pushing back against the rise of ‘news deserts’ and the pitfalls facing local journalism” – CNN: Reliable Sources Podcast

The Daily Memphian is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.