Cold Case Journalist
Job Summary
Join TheColdCases.com as a ContributorHelp Tell the Stories That Deserve Justice
Are you passionate about true crime, investigative storytelling, and giving a voice to families still searching for answers?
TheColdCases.com is looking for writers, journalists, and storytellers who want to contribute articles about unsolved murders, missing persons, and new developments in cold cases.
This is an opportunity to build your portfolio, contribute to meaningful journalism, and help keep unsolved cases in the public eye.
About TheColdCases.com
TheColdCases.com is an independent true crime media platform founded by investigative writer and interviewer Dustin Terry.
The website focuses on ethical storytelling, working directly with:
• Families of victims
• Investigative journalists
• Law enforcement professionals
• True crime experts
Rather than simply retelling cases, TheColdCases.com aims to humanize victims and elevate the voices of families who are still searching for justice.
The platform currently reaches 15,000+ readers per month and continues to grow through articles, interviews, and documentary-style content.
Dustin Terry has interviewed individuals across the true crime media industry, including journalists from NPR, creators connected to Pushkin Industries, and experts who work on real cold case investigations.
TheColdCases.com has also recently been invited to submit for the prestigious CrimeCon CLUE Awards, one of the most recognized honors in true crime storytelling.
About the CLUE Awards
The CrimeCon CLUE Awards celebrate excellence in true crime media, recognizing outstanding work across documentaries, podcasts, journalism, and investigative storytelling. The awards are presented annually at CrimeCon, one of the largest gatherings of true crime creators, investigators, and audiences in the world.
Since their launch, the awards have honored major productions from outlets like Netflix, ABC News, and Paramount+, as well as podcasts and creators who demonstrate leadership, ethical storytelling, and excellence in true crime reporting.
Being invited to submit places TheColdCases.com among a growing field of serious contributors to the true crime journalism community.
What You’ll Do
As a contributor, you’ll have the freedom to explore the world of cold cases in the way that interests you most.
Possible contributions include:
Writing about historical cold cases
Covering new developments in unsolved investigations
Interviewing family members of victims
Investigating patterns, theories, or overlooked details
Exploring topics related to missing persons and unsolved murders
You will also have the freedom to pitch your own ideas and investigations.
What You Get
Your own byline on TheColdCases.com
Exposure to 15,000+ monthly readers
Opportunities to interview families and experts
Portfolio work for journalism, podcasting, or documentary projects
The chance to help keep unsolved cases in the public eye
This role is ideal for:
• Aspiring investigative journalists
• True crime writers
• Podcast researchers
• Documentary storytellers
• Anyone passionate about justice and ethical crime reporting
The Mission
Every cold case represents a person whose story deserves to be told and a family still searching for answers.
At TheColdCases.com, the mission is simple:
Keep the stories alive until justice is found.
How to Apply
Send a brief message including:
• Your name
• Writing samples (if available)
• Any cold case topics you’d like to cover
Contact: [email protected]
If you care about truth, justice, and storytelling that matters, we invite you to join us.
Because every cold case still has a story waiting to be told.
Work Location: Remote
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Join TheColdCases.com as a ContributorHelp Tell the Stories That Deserve Justice
Are you passionate about true crime, investigative storytelling, and giving a voice to families still searching for answers?
TheColdCases.com is looking for writers, journalists, and storytellers who want to contribute articles about unsolved murders, missing persons, and new developments in cold cases.
This is an opportunity to build your portfolio, contribute to meaningful journalism, and help keep unsolved cases in the public eye.
About TheColdCases.com
TheColdCases.com is an independent true crime media platform founded by investigative writer and interviewer Dustin Terry.
The website focuses on ethical storytelling, working directly with:
• Families of victims
• Investigative journalists
• Law enforcement professionals
• True crime experts
Rather than simply retelling cases, TheColdCases.com aims to humanize victims and elevate the voices of families who are still searching for justice.
The platform currently reaches 15,000+ readers per month and continues to grow through articles, interviews, and documentary-style content.
Dustin Terry has interviewed individuals across the true crime media industry, including journalists from NPR, creators connected to Pushkin Industries, and experts who work on real cold case investigations.
TheColdCases.com has also recently been invited to submit for the prestigious CrimeCon CLUE Awards, one of the most recognized honors in true crime storytelling.
About the CLUE Awards
The CrimeCon CLUE Awards celebrate excellence in true crime media, recognizing outstanding work across documentaries, podcasts, journalism, and investigative storytelling. The awards are presented annually at CrimeCon, one of the largest gatherings of true crime creators, investigators, and audiences in the world.
Since their launch, the awards have honored major productions from outlets like Netflix, ABC News, and Paramount+, as well as podcasts and creators who demonstrate leadership, ethical storytelling, and excellence in true crime reporting.
Being invited to submit places TheColdCases.com among a growing field of serious contributors to the true crime journalism community.
What You’ll Do
As a contributor, you’ll have the freedom to explore the world of cold cases in the way that interests you most.
Possible contributions include:
Writing about historical cold cases
Covering new developments in unsolved investigations
Interviewing family members of victims
Investigating patterns, theories, or overlooked details
Exploring topics related to missing persons and unsolved murders
You will also have the freedom to pitch your own ideas and investigations.
What You Get
Your own byline on TheColdCases.com
Exposure to 15,000+ monthly readers
Opportunities to interview families and experts
Portfolio work for journalism, podcasting, or documentary projects
The chance to help keep unsolved cases in the public eye
This role is ideal for:
• Aspiring investigative journalists
• True crime writers
• Podcast researchers
• Documentary storytellers
• Anyone passionate about justice and ethical crime reporting
The Mission
Every cold case represents a person whose story deserves to be told and a family still searching for answers.
At TheColdCases.com, the mission is simple:
Keep the stories alive until justice is found.
How to Apply
Send a brief message including:
• Your name
• Writing samples (if available)
• Any cold case topics you’d like to cover
Contact: [email protected]
If you care about truth, justice, and storytelling that matters, we invite you to join us.
Because every cold case still has a story waiting to be told.
Work Location: Remote
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