Freelance Industry Writers & Journalists

As a Freelance Industry Writer, you'll produce the editorial content that drives our platform's credibility and audience engagement. Your articles will span in-depth industry analyses, host city case studies, vendor marketplace profiles, economic impact assessments, and stakeholder interview features. This is not content marketing or SEO copywriting — it's industry journalism. Every piece you write must meet the same editorial rigor you'd expect from the Nashville Business Journal or Skift: original reporting, verified data, named sources, and defensible conclusions. Your work will be published under your professional byline and promoted across our ecosystem of five domains, reaching Nashville's business leaders, civic officials, hospitality executives, and media community. We're looking for writers who can take a complex topic like hotel RevPAR modeling or transit infrastructure financing and make it genuinely engaging for a business audience.

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  In-Depth Industry ArticlesWrite 2,000–5,000-word articles covering specific industry verticals: hospitality revenue projections, transportation infrastructure, real estate development, entertainment economy, sports marketing activations, and vendor procurement. Each article must include original data analysis, at least three cited sources, and actionable takeaways for Nashville business owners.
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  Data-Driven Analysis PiecesTransform raw economic data from our research team into narrative-driven analytical features. Interpret hotel occupancy trends, visitor spending patterns, construction pipeline data, and comparable host city benchmarks into stories that explain what the numbers mean for specific business segments in Nashville.
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  Stakeholder Interviews & ProfilesConduct and publish interviews with Nashville business leaders, hospitality executives, city officials, Host Committee members, and industry experts. These features require professional interviewing skills, the ability to ask probing follow-up questions, and the editorial judgment to identify and highlight the most newsworthy insights.
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  Host City Comparative AnalysesResearch and write detailed case studies comparing Nashville's Super Bowl preparation to past host cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and New Orleans. These pieces require deep research into each city's economic impact data, infrastructure investments, and lessons learned.
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  Editorial Calendar ContributionsParticipate in monthly editorial planning sessions to pitch story ideas, identify emerging trends, and coordinate coverage across verticals. Proactive contributors who bring original story angles and breaking developments to the editorial team receive priority assignment of high-profile features.

Compensation varies by assignment complexity, research depth, and writer experience. All rates are per word, paid upon accepted publication. Assignments are scoped and agreed upon before writing begins.

Standard Coverage

News roundups, industry updates, event previews, and data summary articles based on existing research and public data sources. Lower research burden with faster turnaround expectations.

Analysis & Features

In-depth vertical analyses, comparative case studies, and feature articles requiring original data interpretation, multiple source citations, and substantive editorial judgment. Standard 7–10 day turnaround.

Investigative & Long-Form

Deep-dive investigative pieces, executive interview features, white papers, and premium long-form content requiring extensive original research, stakeholder interviews, and complex data analysis. 14–21 day turnaround.

Our editorial standards are non-negotiable. Every article published on our platform must meet these criteria. Writers who consistently exceed these standards earn priority access to premium assignments.

📋 Fact-Based Reporting

Every claim must be verifiable. No speculation presented as fact. Projections must be clearly labeled as projections with methodology disclosed. We distinguish between confirmed data, reasonable estimates, and speculative forecasts in every article.

📎 Source Citation

All data points, statistics, and quoted material must include source attribution. Inline citations for web publication (hyperlinked to original source). Government data, academic research, and named industry sources preferred over anonymous or aggregated sources.

📰 AP Style

All content follows Associated Press Stylebook conventions for grammar, punctuation, number formatting, and title capitalization. Exceptions may be made for industry-specific terminology, but general editorial style must be AP-compliant.

⚖️ Editorial Independence

We maintain strict editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, and partner organizations. Content is never influenced by commercial relationships. Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team before assignment acceptance.

Professional Byline

Every piece published under your full name with author bio, headshot, and link to your personal website or portfolio. Build your professional profile with every article.

Portfolio Building

Published work across a multi-domain platform covering one of Nashville's most significant economic events. Clips you can reference for years across any industry writing application.

Publishing Rights After 90 Days

After a 90-day exclusivity window, you retain full rights to republish your work on personal blogs, Medium, LinkedIn, or academic platforms with attribution to the original publication.

Industry Access

Exclusive access to Nashville business leaders, hospitality executives, and Host Committee stakeholders through your reporting work. Interview opportunities that build lasting professional relationships.

Write the Stories That Shape Nashville's Super Bowl Economy

Include 2–3 published writing samples (industry journalism, data-driven analysis, or business features preferred), a brief cover letter describing your editorial interests, and your LinkedIn profile. We respond to qualified candidates within 5 business days.