Opportunities 9/9/2020

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JOBS 

NEW YORK

–The New York Times is hiring an editorial assistant for the Opinion section to support columnists Frank Bruni and Gail Collins. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in journalism, and experience conducting research and fact-checking is preferred. 

–CBS News is hiring a senior news editor to cover politics, health, crime, culture, and entertainment. The editor will also coordinate coverage with their 24/7 streaming network, CBSN. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a digital newsroom and deep knowledge of US politics.

–PCMag is hiring a managing editor to expand their product review and buying advice coverage. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience at a major publication or website covering technology, with a preferred focus on product reviews. 

–Barron’s is hiring a deputy digital managing editor to produce coverage of markets, tech, business, and the economy. Candidates should have at least five years of editing and managing experience in a digital environment, and knowledge of markets and business is a plus. 

-New York Public Radio is hiring an assistant producer for their On the Media program to pitch stories, pre-interview guests, and write prep for the hosts. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and “a passion for the media beat and a nose for news!”

–Ad Age is hiring a reporter to cover breaking news and in-depth stories on the advertising and marketing industry. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience. The position will begin remotely then move into either their New York or Chicago office once it is safe to do so.

-ProPublica is hiring a research editor to lead the research team. Candidates should have experience working in a newsroom setting, preferably in investigations, and experience evaluating and negotiating contracts for databases. The position can be based in their New York office or be done remotely. The deadline to apply is September 25.

TEXAS

-The Austin Business Journal is hiring a reporter to cover real estate in the city. The reporter will focus on commercial and residential real estate, as well as big-picture issues like affordability. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience. 

–The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering the intersection of gender, politics, and policy, is hiring an Austin-based audience director to lead their growth and engagement efforts. Candidates should have at least four years of experience working in audience development in a newsroom environment. 

-Local reporter and editor positions are also open in Childress. 

CALIFORNIA 

-The Los Angeles Times is hiring a reporter to cover medical and mental health care in Southern California’s communities of color. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience. The position is remote until it is safe to return to the office in El Segundo. 

-Local reporter and editor positions are also open in Mariposa. 

NORTHEAST

–The Philadelphia Inquirer is hiring a print editor to select and curate content for the front page and other sections of the newspaper. Candidates should have experience in both digital and print journalism. 

–The Boston Globe is hiring a political reporter to cover the State House, and campaigns and elections across Massachusetts. Candidates should have at least four years of journalism experience, including at least two years of experience in political journalism.

-Local reporter and editor positions are also open in Martha’s Vineyard, Sharon, Norwalk, Woodbridge, and Bridgeport. Lots of bridges this week.

SOUTHEAST

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Sumter, Meridian, Leesburg, and Pensacola.

CENTRAL

–The Advocate is hiring a Baton Rouge-based reporter to cover local government, politics, crime, and the environment, including larger enterprise stories. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of libel laws, open meetings, public documents, finances, courts, police, and elections.

-KCUR 89.3, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate, is hiring a reporter to cover the intersection of race, ethnicity, and culture. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience, and one year of experience at a radio, news, or public media organization. 

–Ad Age is hiring a reporter to cover breaking news and in-depth stories on the advertising and marketing industry. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience. The position will begin remotely then move into either their New York or Chicago office once it is safe to do so.

-Local reporter and editor positions are also open in Cookeville, Garden City, and Mansfield.

SOUTHWEST

–The Salt Lake Tribune is hiring an editor-in-chief to direct reporters and writers at the nation’s first legacy newspaper to receive tax-exempt, non-profit status. Candidates should have an understanding of Utah’s unique culture, history, environment, trends, and narratives. The deadline to apply is September 24. 

–The Santa Fe New Mexican is hiring a public safety reporter to cover law enforcement agencies, courts, and firefighters at the city, county, and statewide levels. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in news at a daily newspaper.

-Local reporter and editor positions are also open in Greeley, Hobbs, and Taos. 

INTERNATIONAL

–Buzzfeed Germany is hiring a Berlin-based pop culture writer. Candidates must speak German. Send inquiries to @saba_mboundza. 

–Xtra Magazine, an LGBTQ publication, is hiring for multiple positions, including a senior health editor and a senior culture editor. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in journalism and knowledge of LGBTQ health issues and LGBTQ arts and culture, respectively. Both positions can be based in Toronto or be done remotely. The deadline to apply is September 14. 

–Bloomberg News is hiring a London-based editor to develop financial and business news. Candidates should have editing experience in business and financial journalism, and knowledge of the economy, financial markets, and business. The deadline to apply is September 16.

–Hong Kong Free Press is hiring an editor to edit, rewrite, polish, and fact-check up to six news stories per day. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in an editorial role at a Hong Kong news outlet, be fluent in English, and have the right to work in Hong Kong. The deadline to apply is September 30.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY 

-ProPublica is hiring a research editor to lead the research team. Candidates should have experience working in a newsroom setting, preferably in investigations, and experience evaluating and negotiating contracts for databases. The position can be based in their New York office or be done remotely. The deadline to apply is September 25.

–Slate is hiring a podcast producer to help make new seasons of Slow Burn and other scripted narrative shows. Candidates should have at least four years of audio production experience and excellent writing and audio-editing skills. Candidates from all locations will be considered.

-ProPublica is hiring a research editor to lead the research team. Candidates should have experience working in a newsroom setting, preferably in investigations, and experience evaluating and negotiating contracts for databases. The position can be based in their New York office or be done remotely. The deadline to apply is September 25. 

–Xtra Magazine, an LGBTQ publication, is hiring for multiple positions, including a senior health editor and a senior culture editor. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in journalism and knowledge of LGBTQ health issues and LGBTQ arts and culture, respectively. Both positions can be based in Toronto or be done remotely. The deadline to apply is September 14. 

–Truthout is hiring a trending news manager to lead their trending news team, editing and fact-checking at least six news pieces every day. Candidates should have at least five years of professional editing experience and have a broad familiarity with topics like national politics, activist movements in the US, judicial processes, US foreign policy, and more. 

-The Committee to Protect Journalists is hiring a global tech researcher to report on issues at the intersection of technology and press freedom around the world. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience and a knowledge of international press freedom issues and digital rights issues. The position can be based anywhere in the US.

FREELANCE AND TEMPORARY GIGS

-The Philadelphia Obituary Project is hiring at least one journalist to contribute up to twice a month to the website. Journalists will continue the nonprofit’s mission to honor the lives of homicide victims and bring more attention to unsolved cases. Candidates should live in the Philadelphia area, preferably the city, and be passionate about community journalism. 

–Australian Geographic is hiring an Australia-based bird columnist to profile the country’s birdlife, especially the lesser known or embattled species, and science and technology news regarding bird conservation. Candidates must have a background in science writing. The rate is $200 for 400-500 word posts.

–Texas Monthly is hiring a temporary assistant digital editor to help assign and edit web stories with a focus on lifestyle and culture. The editor will work 30 to 40 hours per week until the end of December 2020, with the potential for an extended contract or freelance work. The position is remote until it is safe to return to the office in Austin. 

–Sportsnaut is hiring contributors to cover teams in the NFL, MLB, college football, and the NBA. Contributors will write at least twice a week for the site and may also help with social media promotion, copy editing, or other site duties. Rates vary based on experience. 

–Nature is hiring a temporary assistant editor to help commission and edit opinion pieces. The contract is for six months, and the editor can be based in London, Shanghai, New York, or Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is September 10. 

-Poynter is hiring a reporter for a six-month period to write one or two articles per week covering the media. The rate is $576 per week for 26 weeks. Candidates must be based in the US. The deadline to apply is September 11.

-The Energy News Network is hiring a writer for their daily Southeast Energy News email newsletter. Candidates should be located in the Southeast or have direct knowledge of the region. The contract pays $2,500 per month and “the workload is typically two hours per day but may take longer at first.” The deadline to apply is September 25. 

INTERNSHIPS

-Vermont Public Radio is accepting applications for its Vermont Edition internship. The intern will pitch and develop show topics and produce their own segments. The rate is $12 per hour, and interns are expected to work 12 hours per week. The deadline to apply for the internship is September 14.

-The Washington Post is accepting applications for its Summer 2021 internship program. Interns can choose from a variety of positions, including reporting, visual journalism, multiplatform editing, audio production, and more. The deadline to apply is October 7. 

–The Oregonian is accepting applications for its paid, 10-week summer internship in Portland. Interns will be part of the news team and have their work showcased online and in print. There is also a three-month Crime and Public Safety News Reporting Fellowship for post-graduate reporters. The fellowship pays $15 per hour and fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week. The deadline to apply for both programs is October 14. 

–The Baltimore Sun is accepting applications for its paid Summer 2021 Mary J. Corey Journalism Internship. Candidates should have extensive journalism experience, either as a student journalist or as an intern in a professional newsroom. Interns will be paid $575 per week and receive a $1,000 housing stipend. The deadline to apply is October 15.

-The Wall Street Journal is accepting applications for its US Reporting internship for Summer 2021. The 10-week paid internship program can be based in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC. Interns are paid $900 per week. The deadline to apply is October 30.

-The Austin American-Statesman is accepting applications for their Austin-based spring and summer internships. The spring internship pays $8 per hour for up to 180 hours per semester, while the summer internship pays $450 per week for 11 weeks. The deadline to apply for both programs is October 31. 

–The Boston Globe is accepting applications for their summer internship. Most interns will work as general assignment reporters in the news department, but others will be hired for the sports, living and art, and business departments. The internship is full-time for twelve weeks and pays a weekly wage. The deadline to apply is November 1.

–The Tampa Bay Times is accepting applications for their summer internship. Interns will work as news reporters, sports reporters, photographers, copy editors, or engagement producers. The internship pays $500 per week, and interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. The deadline to apply is November 1.

–The American Prospect is accepting applications for its winter-spring internship. Interns will assist with research, fact-checking, and social media, and contribute editorially. The internship can be done full- or part-time, offers a stipend of $70 per day, and can be done remotely or at their office in DC when they open again. The deadline to apply is November 30.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

-Awesemo.com is accepting applications for its Diversity in Sports Media Scholarship. The scholarship awards $5,000 to students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds who want to pursue further education in sports media. 

-The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting applications from journalists who want to work on investigative stories that uncover wrongdoing in the public and private sectors. Grants average $5,000, but can go as high as $10,000 to cover expenses and small stipends. Non-US story proposals are accepted, but must come from US-based reporters; have a strong US angle involving American citizens, government or business; and must be published in a US media outlet in English. The deadline to apply is September 14.

-Investigate Europe is accepting applications for a research grant to a journalist who can work with the team on their next investigation. Candidates should preferably have a background in economic and political journalism. The monthly grant is €1,500 and lasts three months. The deadline to apply is September 20. 

-The Committee to Protect Journalists is accepting applications for their US Press Freedom Accountability Project. The initiative provides grants that range from $2,000-$5,000 for newsrooms reporting on threats to journalists in the US, with priority given to pieces that can be published in one to three months. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis, and grants will be awarded starting October 1. 

FELLOWSHIPS

-ACES: The Society for Editing is accepting applications for its Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship in collaboration with the Dow Jones News Fund. The fellowship awards up to $3,000 to help fellows enroll in established training programs, attend seminars and conferences, or pursue other activities aimed at advancing their careers. The deadline to apply is September 15.

–The Boston Globe is accepting applications for its Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship awards up to $100,000 to work on in-depth research and reporting projects. Fellows this year can be individual freelance reporters or newsrooms and multi-reporter teams. The deadline to apply is September 24.

-The Nieman Foundation is accepting applications for remote visiting fellowships on journalism topics related to racism and public health. The fellowship provides research opportunities and specialized training to individuals. The fellowship provides a weekly stipend of $2,000, which is paid out monthly. The deadline to apply is September 25, but they may begin selecting fellows prior to the deadline. 

-The Alicia Patterson Foundation is accepting applications for the Alicia Patterson fellowship. The fellowship is only open to US citizens who are full-time print journalists or photographers, or to non-US citizens who work full-time for US print publications, either in America or abroad. Freelancers are also welcome to apply. Fellows can receive $40,000 for the full-year fellowship and $20,000 for the six-month fellowship. The deadline to apply is October 1.

–The Texas Tribune is accepting applications for its paid 2021 fellowships in Austin. Fellows can focus on data visuals, engagement, engineering, events, marketing and communications, multimedia, photography, and reporting. There is also a reporting fellowship in Washington, DC. The deadline for the spring 2021 program is October 2. The deadline for the summer 2021 program is October 30.

-WBUR is accepting applications for its yearlong, Boston-based Newsroom Fellowship. Fellows will be embedded in different parts of the newsroom every three months to learn about newscasts, live broadcast, digital media, and reporting. The salary for the fellowship is $50,000. The deadline to apply is October 9.

-Investigative Reporters and Editors is accepting applications for their Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship. The yearlong program is open to US journalists of color with at least three years of post-college work experience. The deadline to apply is October 12. 

–The Economist is accepting applications for two paid fellowships. The fellows will spend six months writing articles about politics and policy in the US. The fellow can be based in their New York or Washington, DC office, and the monthly remuneration is about $3,000. The deadline to apply is October 30.

-Noor Images is accepting applications for its one-year Stanley Greene Legacy Prize and Fellowship. The fellowship aims to support the work and professional aspirations of underrepresented photojournalists from the US. Fellows will receive training, grant-writing support, a $10,000 fellowship prize, and be compensated for travel expenses for field reporting or research up to $2,500. The deadline to apply is December 1.

EVENTS

-A Culture of Safety Alliance is conducting two free training courses for freelance journalists. The Civil Unrest and First Aid online safety training course is for journalists covering protests in the US and takes approximately four hours to complete. The Freelance Safety Clinics are for freelance photojournalists or documentary photographers who want one-on-one advice from experts. For both events, they are particularly interested in reaching women and journalists, photographers, and filmmakers of color. 

-The Canadian Journalism Foundation is hosting a free panel on September 24 on biases in coverage of BIPOC. The panelists include Nana aba Duncan, host of CBC Radio One’s Podcast Playlist and Fresh Air; Quartz reporter Karen K. Ho; and CVC Vancouver journalist Angela Sterritt.

-Tim Herrera is hosting a free panel on September 20 on what it’s like to be an investigative journalist. The panel will include Washington Post reporter Nicole Dungca, The Tampa Bay Times reporter Adam Playford, and freelance journalist Jack Herrera. 

CALLS FOR PITCHES 

–The Verge is looking for pitches for a special project on how small businesses are adapting to issues like the quarantine, tech platform changes, and the climate. Rates will be flat, but will work out to roughly $1 per word. Send pitches by September 11 to [email protected] and be prepared to file by September 17. 

–The New York Times is looking for pitches for their Modern Love and Tiny Love Stories sections. They especially encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and non-US writers to submit. 

–Are We Europe is looking for pitches from indigenous communities and stories about the effects of colonialism in South America for their next issue. Rates range from €100-€150 (about $117-$176) for just text and €200-€300 (about $235-$353) for multimedia stories, but this could increase depending on funding. Send pitches to [email protected] by September 10.

–i-D is looking for pitches on all subjects. More information can be found in their pitch guide. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Outside/In Radio, a podcast about the natural world, is looking for pitches. They want ideas that go beyond the mountain summit, challenge ideas about environmentalism, and introduce surprising ideas about nature. Rates range from $800-$2,000, depending on scope. Send pitches to [email protected] by September 30. 

–IndieWire is looking for pitches for TV story ideas. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Business Insider is looking for pitches about restaurants and retail. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Epicurious is looking for pitches from food writers. They want pitches for recipes, profiles, and stories on trends, affordable cooking, and sustainability. To see more information and find the right editor to pitch, see their updated pitch guide.

–Scientific American is looking for pitches on recent scientific discoveries, social and policy issues, technical innovations, and overviews of impactful research. They want to connect with journalists who have experience pitching and writing deeply reported longform features. See their pitch guide for info on where to pitch.

–The Telegraph is looking for pitches for news and short features on the impact of climate change in the UK and worldwide. They want stories on green innovation, conservation, the countryside, recycling, pollution, and more. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Mail on Sunday is looking for pitches on money and investing news and ideas. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Cosmopolitan UK is looking for pitches about transgender pride, bisexual visibility day, and “how the way we date and shag is changing.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hello Giggles is looking for pitches from people with melasma, psoriasis, or dry skin who want to write about their skincare routines. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Very Good Light is looking for pitches from Latinx writers for Hispanic Heritage Month. They want ideas about Latinx identity as it relates to beauty, culture, sex, and other topics. The rate is about $150, depending on scope. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Diverse Books is looking for pitches from Latinx and Hispanic writers for Hispanic Heritage Month for their blog. They are interested in issues affecting the book world and the publishing industry as a whole. Rates start at $150. Send pitches to [email protected].  

–The Globe and Mail is looking for pitches for their Opinion page from writers with expert knowledge. They want 750-word columns on newsy topics like Canadian and international politics, the economy, health policy, and social issues. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Shondaland is looking for pitches from writers of color about entertainment, books, and culture, as well as reported election stories. They accept pitches from US-based and international writers. Rates start at $500. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Crisis Magazine, a publication by the NAACP, is looking to commission writers of color for reported pieces on the civil unrest in Portland, Kenosha, Chicago, and Seattle. There may be a grant for travel funds. Send inquiries to @LottieJoiner.

-The Economic Hardship Reporting Project is looking for pitches for photo essays, narrative features, podcasts, and other kinds of reporting that humanize inequality in the US. The rate is generally $1 per word, but is less for op-eds. See their pitch guide for info on where to pitch.

–Huck Magazine is looking for pitches for op-eds on politics, activism, current affairs, and culture. The rate in May was “about $150,” according to a previous post on the listserv, but may have changed since then. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Texas Highways is looking for pitches from writers and photographers that focus on Texas’s scenic, recreational, historical, cultural, and ethnic diversity. The rate for online stories is $0.50 per word for up to 500 words. See their new pitch guide for info on where to pitch.

–The Texas Observer is looking for pitches on arts and culture coverage that recognizes the diversity and talent of Texas’s creative community. They want short news stories, political commentary and opinion, book reviews, features, and more. See their updated pitch guide for info on where to pitch.

–Science for the People Magazine is looking for pitches that align with their anti-capitalist worldview and history of activism. They want 800-1,000 word pieces on timely issues, but are open to longer features. Send pitches through their web form.

–Physics Today is looking for pitches from writers and photographers. They want feature articles and photos for their image-driven Back Scatter section of the magazine. Rates range from $0.80 to $1 per word. Send pitches through their contact page.