Freelance Multimedia Journalist at Cheddar

Compensation

$75 – $100/hr

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Other
Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Description

Cheddar, a financial and technology news live-streaming service focused on empowering millennial and Gen Z audiences, seeks a Freelance Multimedia Journalist. Based in Washington, DC, this role involves investigating and reporting on political and business stories, conducting interviews, and creating engaging multimedia content. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of experience in broadcast journalism specializing in politics and business.

Required Skills

Broadcast Journalism
Politics and Business Reporting
On-Camera Interviews
Writing and Editing Skills
Research and Analytical Skills
Video Editing
Audio Production
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Presentation and Delivery Skills
News Judgment

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 3-5 years of experience in broadcast journalism, focusing on politics and business reporting.
Experience conducting on-camera interviews and delivering engaging reports.
Excellent writing and editing skills, capable of crafting clear, concise, and error-free written content.
Strong research and analytical skills, adept at identifying and understanding complex information swiftly.
Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with business and political terminology and concepts.

About Cheddar

Cheddar

Information

2022 is set to be a big year for autonomous technology. After many new partnerships, acquisitions, and developments in 2021, all eyes will be on the self-driving sector to see what progress, or lack there-of, will be made this year. Soroush Salehian, CEO and co-founder of Aeva, gives a look at what's ahead for the industry.

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