Feature Writer
Ponca City Development Authority is looking for Feature Writer in Ponca City, OK.
This local job opportunity with ID 3663728840 is live since 2026-05-05 03:15:48.
This job is being posted by My Media Matters and the contact is [email protected]
Position Overview
Ponca City Monthly is seeking a Part-Time Feature Writer to produce engaging, community-focused stories that highlight the people, businesses, and culture of Ponca City and the surrounding area.
This role is primarily remote and offers a flexible schedule; however, candidates must be located in or near Kay County, Oklahoma, as interviews and occasional photography coordination are conducted in person. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who is curious, reliable, and able to turn real conversations into compelling written features.
Work Structure
Content Creation
Mission
Ponca City Monthly exists to tell meaningful local stories that inform, connect, and celebrate the community.
This job is being posted by My Media Matters and the contact is [email protected]
Position Overview
Ponca City Monthly is seeking a Part-Time Feature Writer to produce engaging, community-focused stories that highlight the people, businesses, and culture of Ponca City and the surrounding area.
This role is primarily remote and offers a flexible schedule; however, candidates must be located in or near Kay County, Oklahoma, as interviews and occasional photography coordination are conducted in person. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who is curious, reliable, and able to turn real conversations into compelling written features.
Work Structure
- Part-time, flexible schedule
- Writing and communication handled remotely
- In-person interviews required within Kay County and surrounding areas
Content Creation
- Write feature articles for Ponca City Monthly
- Conduct research to support story accuracy
- Articles must be written by YOU, no AI-content allowed
- Interview local individuals, business owners, and community leaders
- Capture voice, personality, and narrative-not just facts
- Organize notes and recordings into structured story drafts
- Meet deadlines for monthly publication cycles
- Revise content based on editorial feedback
- Maintain consistent tone and quality standards
- Produce clear, engaging, and well-structured articles
- Communicate proactively regarding deadlines and assignments
- Represent the publication professionally during interviews
- Balance flexibility with accountability
- Prior writing experience preferred (journalism, blogging, or similar)
- Published writing samples are a plus
- Strong writing and storytelling ability
- Excellent listening and interviewing skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently
- Part-time, flexible work - paid per article
- Byline in a widely distributed local publication
- Opportunity to build a writing portfolio
- Direct access to stories and people shaping the community
Mission
Ponca City Monthly exists to tell meaningful local stories that inform, connect, and celebrate the community.