Opportunities 1/20/2021

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THREE QUESTIONS WITH A COMMISSIONING EDITOR

*Slaps hood of Opportunities newsletter.* For the first edition of our brand spanking new feature, we spoke to Mark Yarm, Study Hall member and contributing features editor of Input Magazine, about what makes a good pitch.

Study Hall: Are there any key elements that make for a good pitch at Input?

Mark Yarm: Pitches should be timely, unless, say, it’s a deeply researched look back at some piece of retro tech but even then I’ll want to know why you think we should be doing it now. Surprising is always good. (If others have already covered it, I’m probably not interested, unless you have a vastly different angle or access to sources nobody else has.) Contrarian can be good too as long as it doesn’t feel forced.

We’ve only been around for a year, so we’re still very much figuring out what makes a good story. If you have something that you think might work for us, by all means reach out. One more thing: Oftentimes, I’ll get pitches that are more appropriate for our sibling site, Inverse, which is more focused on science and entertainment. (We are generally not interested in WandaVision, while Inverse really, really is.) So get a good sense of what Input covers before you craft a pitch for us.  

SH: What tip would you give writers with an idea who are struggling to shape it?

MY: I’m far from the first person to say this, but a mistake a lot of writers make is pitching a topic as opposed to a story. The best story pitches tend to have some or all of the following: interesting characters, some sort of controversy/conflict/stakes, a provocative thesis. So if you wanted to, say, write about health apps, do some research into the field and see what you can come up with that’s, again, unexpected or undercovered. I always appreciate evidence that you’ve done some pre-reporting and know what you’re talking about.

SH: What is one general pitch tip that has helped you in your career?

MY: I should note that I’m still out there freelancing myself, so I know how badly it can suck. The key tip is, again, to pitch a story, not a topic. But here are a few more: One thing that’s kept me relatively sane is to keep busy with work or otherwise distracted once you’ve sent out a pitch, so you’re not constantly refreshing your in-box awaiting a reply. Know when to follow up (after a week, unless it’s super-timely) and always be polite to editors. (If you can help it, don’t work with editors who aren’t polite to you.) Take advantage of Study Hall and Twitter and the contacts you make online (or IRL); if you can, find some trusted writer friends whom you can bounce pitches off of, share intel with, or just complain to. 

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CALLS FOR PITCHES 

***Please note that we only share pitch calls that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we define “fair rates” as being above $100 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.10 per word for longer pieces, we cannot guarantee that every publication pays this rate. If you have more information on a rate or exploitative business practices from  a publication posted, email [email protected].***

PITCH CALLS FOR BIPOC WRITERS

–BXD, a new publication focused on the Global South, is looking for pitches from BIPOC writers of cultural criticism on the Arab slave trade, cultural boycotts, regional art movements, and other topics. They are also looking for pitches of interviews with critics, curators, editors, and others “who are working in and out of the Global South.” The rate is $250 for 800-1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Queer Doula Network Magazine is looking for pitches on full-spectrum birth work and gender affirming care from queer writers. They are prioritizing pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is $125 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] by February 20.

OTHER PITCH CALLS

–Broccoli is looking for pitches of interviews, profiles, reported features, and essays on cannabis and other topics for their next issue. The rates range from $0.40-$0.50 per word but can go up to $1 per word for the right story, and range from $75-$100 for shorter pieces. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 22. 

–Passage is looking for pitches of opinion and analysis pieces. They are particularly looking for pitches from “people who aren’t cis men at this point, but open to all.” The rate is $100 for pieces of 700-1,200 words and $275 for pieces of more than 1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–The Juggernaut is commissioning business and tech reporters for freelance stories. You don’t have to be South Asian to write for the publication. The rates start at $500 and “go up pretty quickly from there based on scope of reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info.

-70Million, a podcast on criminal justice reform, is looking for pitches of longform audio narratives for their new season. The reporters will be responsible for pitching, reporting, field recording, scripting, and tracking their stories. The rate is $3,000 per episode of 30-40 minutes. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Dirigo Collective is looking for pitches of stories on climate change, gender identity, criminal justice reform, economic inequality, and other topics for a new magazine. The rate is $0.40 per word for stories of 500-800 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Inverse is looking for pitches of reported features and reviews on video games. The rate starts at $200 for reported features of 1,000 words, and $100 for a game review. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Lifehacker is looking for pitches on parenting for their Offspring vertical. The rate ranges from $150-$200 per story. See their pitch guide for more info.

–SFGate is looking for pitches on Burning Man-adjacent communities, artists, trends, history, and other topics focused in and around the Bay Area. The rates range from $150-$300. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Widget Magazine is looking for pitches of humor, satire, or comedy pieces. Their monthly theme for February will be food and travel. The rate is $200 per piece. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Increment Magazine is looking for pitches of longform features, op-eds, essays, interviews, and more on infrastructure, machine learning, data science, and other topics. The rate is $1 per word. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Barred Owl Press is looking for pitches of essays and news on health care. The rate is $150 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Meredith is looking for pitches on personal finance. The pieces will be published on Real Simple, Parents Magazine, Health Magazine, and Better Homes and Gardens. The rate is “in the $200 range.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is looking for pitches from writers who have followed the Mediterranean diet for a few months or years. They want posts about your experience or your favorite dishes. The rate starts at $140 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–YR Media is looking for pitches of reporting, personal essays, interviews, and resources on mental health from journalists aged 18-25. The rate is $150 per post. See their pitch guide for more info.

–TechRadar is looking for pitches on smartphones and mobile tech. They particularly encourage pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers. The rates range from £100-£250 (about $204-$340) depending on length and complexity of the piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–i-D is looking for pitches of reported features on underrepresented communities and sharp, original takes on cultural products. The rate ranges from £150-£200 (about $204-$272) depending on the level of research and reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Daye is looking for pitches of longform features on sustainability and reproductive, menstrual, and sexual health issues with a focus on identity and culture. They are open to global pitches. The rate is £200 (about $272) for 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Lacuna Voices is looking for pitches of first-person stories on family, Lacuna men, and careers. They want stories of hope, love, relationships, sexuality, careers, parenting, family dynamics, and other topics. The rate is typically £100 (about $136) for 1,000 words, but varies based on word count and first rights. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Studio is looking for pitches on fashion, culture, and lifestyle. They are particularly interested in pitches from voices under-represented in fashion and media. The rate is about £0.15 (around $0.21) per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Media Co-op is looking for pitches on policing, state violence, white supremacy, housing rights, the far-right, and Indigenous land and water defense. The pitches need to be for stories based in or connected to Canada. The rate is up to $200 CAD (about $157) for 600-1,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Rewire is looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, Q+As, and vignettes on work, money, health, love, and the future. They strongly encourage BIPOC writers and creators to pitch. The rate is $250 for 800-1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Sharp Magazine is looking for pitches of print features on culture, design, fashion, urbanism, and anything else. The rate is $1,000 CAD (about $786 USD) for 1,500-2,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Variable West is looking for pitches of reviews on exhibitions taking place in California, Oregon, or Washington, as well as short essays on artists (living or dead) for their Love Letters column. For the Love Letters essays, the artist needs to be living and working (or lived and worked, if the artist is dead) in California, Oregon, or Washington, but doesn’t need to have work in an exhibition. The rate is $150 for reviews of 600-800 words and $50 for essays of 200-250 words. Send pitches to [email protected] with the word “Pitch” in the subject line.

–Bitch Media is looking for pitches of features, essays, and interviews on the theme of “plastic” for their next print issue. They want stories about Instagram models, Barbie dolls, sex toys, Silicon Valley, activism, imposter syndrome, and more. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 23. 

-The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is looking for pitches of reported prose and photojournalism from South Asian journalists for their South Asian Avant-Garde anthology series. The rates range from $300-$600. Send pitches to [email protected] with the subject line “Reporting Pitch” by February 2.

-The Freelancers Union is looking for pitches of evergreen guides, how-to content, and timely reporting on freelance-related issues for its blog. A personal, genuine voice is highly encouraged. The rate is $250 for up to 1,000 words. Freelancers retain all rights to their work and are encouraged to plug their own businesses. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Study Hall” in the subject line.

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–WIRED is hiring for multiple 10-month contract positions, including a writer and a senior writer. Both positions will help expand their coverage of artificial intelligence, and can be based in either New York or San Francisco. 

–Inverse is hiring for multiple part-time positions, including a writer for their Mind and Body vertical; a writer to focus on TV and movie fan theories; and a writer to focus on transportation. Candidates for all positions should have at least one year of relevant experience. The salary starts at $22 per hour and all positions can be done remotely or be based in New York.

–Colorlines is hiring a staff writer on a one-year contract. The writer will produce content on film, music, TV, and other pop culture topics, as well as criminal justice, health, and politics. Candidates should have at least three years of experience as a beat writer, generalist, or blogger. The salary range is $76,500-$81,600 and the deadline to apply is January 22. 

–The City is hiring a part-time researcher to help document, maintain, and update their research hub for 2021 city election coverage. Candidates should have some relevant journalism experience. The researcher will be expected to work 18-20 hours per week through June, “with the possibility of the gig extending in some form until early November.” 

–Lifehacker is hiring a freelance writer for their After Hours column. The rate is $150-$200 per story, and writers should be able to produce one story per week. They are particularly interested in covering sex work, ethics, and “anything more advanced than what we talked about as teenagers.”

-The Poetry Foundation is hiring a news curator on a six-month remote contract to curate a weekly roundup of poetry news. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of the poetry world. The position pays $300 per news roundup, and $35 per hour for up to two monthly, one-hour meetings. The deadline to apply is February 3.

–The Take is hiring a fact-checker for a video essay on the Expanse television series. Candidates must have watched the entire series, and those who have read all the books are strongly preferred. The rate ranges from $50-$100. Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

EVENTS

-The Chicago Headline Club is hosting a free training course on mental health and trauma in journalism on January 29. The course will include best psychological practices for interviewing survivors, how to manage self-care on the job, and best practices within newsrooms. 

-The National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Los Angeles chapter is hosting a virtual career fair on February 6. The fair will include several senior-level journalists explaining how to organize your work materials, and how to write resumes and cover letters. You can sign up for a one-on-one, 10-minute conversation with a mentor who will review your materials by emailing [email protected] with “Resume Review” in the subject line by January 23. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS

-The Moments Co-Op is accepting applications for their Oakland-based artist and writer residency program.The program is designed to support local BIPOC artists and writers aged 16-24 and their parents, and applicants who don’t have high school, college, or exhibition experience are particularly encouraged to apply. The residency provides access to a private studio space and a $500 stipend. The deadline to apply is January 25.

–Town and Country is accepting applications for their paid digital editorial fellowship. Fellows will assist with research, write social media posts, and pitch and write news stories. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the royal family, television, style, and current events. The fellowship is remote and pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week. The deadline to apply is January 27.

-The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education is accepting applications for its 2021 fellowship program. The fellowship offers year-long mentorship and two training programs, on April 12-16 and November 8-12, for members of African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American, and Middle Eastern communities, as well as mainstream and ethnic media organizations. The deadline to apply is February 24. 

-The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. The fellowship is for women and non-binary journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Candidates should have at least three years of professional journalism experience. The deadline to apply is February 25.

–The Chronicle of Higher Education is accepting applications for its one-year reporting fellowship in Washington, DC. The fellow will work as a general-assignment reporter covering issues that include race, student activism, and finance. The fellowship pays $40,000 per year with benefits.

–Prevention Magazine is accepting applications for its paid editorial fellowship. Fellows will write a weekly walking-focused newsletter, interview experts, and write health and wellness articles. The fellowship provides a company computer, pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week. 

–The Texas Observer is accepting applications for its summer editorial fellowship. The program is designed to open up working opportunities for those whose economic circumstances might otherwise limit their ability to pursue a career in investigative journalism. The fellowship pays an $8,100 stipend, and fellows should be based in Texas during the program. The deadline to apply is January 29.

-The Sidney Hillman Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 Hillman Prizes for Journalism. The prize honors excellence in investigative journalism and commentary. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2020 and been made widely available in the US. Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium. The deadline to apply is January 30. 

–Report for America is hiring for over 300 reporting positions at newsrooms across the US. For 2021, the program doubled the number of host newsrooms owned by people of color, and more than one third of the beats cover communities of color. The program offers a two-year contract (with an option for three years), and candidates with all levels of experience can apply. They are also piloting a small “experienced corps” for mid- to late-career journalists with eight or more years of experience. The deadline to apply is January 31. 

-The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting applications for grants of up to $10,000 for stories that break new ground and uncover wrongdoing in the public or private sectors. The grants are paid directly to investigative reporters or media outlets for expenses related to their investigations. They are also holding open office hours on Zoom every Friday at 12 PM EST to answer questions about the application process. The deadline to apply is February 8.

–Forbes is accepting applications for their paid business journalism fellowship for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Fellows will be assigned to a beat and work with a mentoring editor from June to August and, as a final project, will submit an original piece of business journalism in the fall. The deadline to apply is February 15.

–Searchlight New Mexico is accepting applications for its Santa Fe-based Rob Dean Fellowship program. Fellows will support staff reporters and editors on health, criminal justice, tribal affairs, and education stories. Depending on experience, they may also conduct their own reporting. The fellowship pays a “Santa Fe living wage,” which is $12.10 per hour as of March 2020. The deadline to apply is March 1.

–Type Investigations is accepting applications for their Ida B. Wells Fellowship. The fellowship aims to help reporters complete their first major work of investigative reporting with a $20,000 award and editorial guidance from one of their editors. Fellows will also receive funds to cover travel, other reporting costs, and costs associated with attending their annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference. The deadline to apply is March 14.

-The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship program. The fellowship provides ten grants of $10,000 to journalists who want to report longform print and audio stories on agriculture, nutritional policy, the food industry, food science, and other food systems. They prefer US-focused stories, but will also consider international stories with a strong US angle or connection. The deadline to apply is March 15.

INTERNSHIPS

–The City is accepting applications for their paid summer 2021 internship program. Interns will produce stories, search databases, and help with Freedom of Information Law requests. The internship requires working full-time for 10 weeks, and applicants who live in the five boroughs or immediate suburbs are preferred.

-The Emma Bowen Foundation is accepting applications for its paid summer 2021 internship program for students of color. Interns in the content track will learn about production, social media, digital media, and broadcast and online journalism. There is no set deadline to apply, but they recommend that students apply as soon as possible.

–Wirecutter is accepting applications for its paid spring 2021 internship program. Interns will contribute to editorial events, generate ideas on how to improve our editorial processes, and take ownership of projects. The internship can be done remotely and requires working 20 hours per week. There is no deadline given for applications, but the internship begins on February 1. 

-The Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents’ Association is accepting applications for their paid internship program. Interns will assist reporters from various news organizations at the state Capitol in Harrisburg from mid-May to late July or early August. The internship pays $575 per week, and interns are expected to work five days per week. The deadline to apply is February 1.

–High Country News is accepting applications for their paid internship program. Interns will develop, report, and write two articles per month about the Western United States, and will work with editors to learn how to perform interviews, frame a story, and more. The internship pays a $600 bi-weekly stipend for interns working remotely from within the Western United States; an additional $125 bi-weekly work-from-home allowance; and a one-time signing bonus of $500 to help with IT equipment. Interns can be based anywhere in the Western region of the US. The deadline to apply for the summer internship is March 15.

-The Oxford American is accepting applications for their paid Jeff Baskin Editorial Internship program. Interns will evaluate manuscript submissions, write content for their website, and fact-check and proofread stories. The internship can be full-time or part-time and offers a $2,500 stipend. The deadline to apply for their summer program is April 15.

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–The New York Times is hiring an editor for the world and national security vertical of the Opinion section. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience and three years of experience managing journalists, with experience covering US national security and foreign policy strongly preferred.

-WNYC is hiring an editor and producer for their Radiolab podcast. Candidates should have at least five years of experience producing, reporting, or editing longform narrative audio, and some experience working with linear editing software.

–Money-Media, a division of the Financial Times, is hiring a data visualization reporter to cover the property, casualty, and health insurance industry. Candidates should have a strong interest in data-driven reporting, visual journalism, and business news.

–Inverse is hiring for multiple positions, including an associate TV and movies editor, associate science editor, and a staff writer for their Mind and Body vertical. Candidates for all positions should have at least three years of relevant experience. All positions can be done remotely or be based in New York. 

-Meredith is hiring for multiple positions on their eCommerce and branded content team, including an editor, senior editor, and writer. Candidates for all positions should have at least two years of relevant experience, while candidates for the senior editor position should have at least six years of relevant experience. 

–Rest of World is hiring a deputy editor to lead top edits on feature-length and longform stories. Candidates should have at least five years of experience editing stories for a leading publication in the US or abroad, and should be “cognizant of and thoughtful about the Western gaze in a story’s framing.”

–The City is hiring a reporter to cover city government and the 2021 municipal elections. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, and should be a ”scoop machine who generates exclusive, high-impact stories.”

–Law360 is hiring a senior reporter to cover legal issues surrounding immigration. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, and experience  covering immigration regulations and enforcement is preferred. The position can be based in their offices in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC

–NPR is hiring for multiple positions, including a weekend editor and general assignment reporters. Candidates should have at least four years of editing or reporting experience, with an emphasis on breaking news. 

–Education Week is hiring for multiple positions, including a staff writer to cover school funding and a staff writer to cover equity, access, and cultural issues facing students from traditionally marginalized communities. Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of relevant experience, and extensive knowledge of the K-12 education system.

–Law360 is hiring a senior reporter to cover legal issues surrounding immigration. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, and experience  covering immigration regulations and enforcement is preferred. The position can be based in their offices in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.

–E&E News is hiring for multiple positions, including a legal reporter to cover climate law and an editor to lead their congressional and campaigns team. Candidates for the legal report role should be prepared to travel. Candidates for the editor position should have a deep knowledge of American politics and Congress. 

–The Associated Press is hiring a Washington, DC-based reporter to cover water regulatory and policy developments west of the Mississippi. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of successful beat reporting on government agencies, the environment, science, or health. The deadline to apply is January 22. 

TEXAS

-The Dallas Observer is hiring a food editor to cover the restaurant industry, assign stories, and supervise interns and freelance writers. Candidates should have some journalism experience, and a deep understanding of food and the restaurant industry. 

CALIFORNIA

-The San Francisco Chronicle is hiring for multiple positions, including a deputy investigative editor, sports editor, reporter, and politics editor. Candidates for all positions should have at least three years of relevant experience, and must be based in the Bay Area or willing to move to the region.

–Law360 is hiring a senior reporter to cover legal issues surrounding immigration. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, and experience  covering immigration regulations and enforcement is preferred. The position can be based in their offices in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.

NORTHEAST

–The Boston Globe is hiring a deputy editor to oversee their metro team and produce in-depth features, investigations, and beat coverage. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience covering local news as a reporter and editor, and at least two years of management experience. 

–Boston Magazine is hiring a staff writer to cover the real estate market for their Home and Property vertical and monthly print magazine. Candidates should have at least two years of writing and editing experience. 

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Montpelier.

CENTRAL

–The Detroit News is hiring for multiple positions, including a data reporter, sports editor, assistant business editor, and assistant city editor. Candidates for all positions should have some reporting experience, and candidates for the data reporter position should have experience with data-analysis tools. 

–WBEZ Chicago is hiring for multiple positions, including a data reporter and a senior editor to lead their audio news team. Candidates for the data reporter position should have at least three years of experience, and candidates for the senior editor position should have extensive experience leading a team. 

–WFPL is hiring a Louisville-based news editor to lead their reporting team. Candidates should have at least five years of journalism experience, including experience as an editor or supervising producer.

OTHER US

–NBC News is hiring a national enterprise reporter to cover racial and economic inequality, housing, education, policing, health, the environment, the military, courts, and disaster response. Candidates should have at least seven years of journalism experience. The reporter should be based somewhere outside of New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, and reporters based in the western US are strongly preferred.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Inverse is hiring for multiple positions, including an associate TV and movies editor, associate science editor, and a staff writer for their Mind and Body vertical. Candidates for all positions should have at least three years of relevant experience. All positions can be done remotely or be based in New York. 

-Meredith is hiring a digital content producer to produce text and video content on breaking and trending news. Candidates should have at least two years of experience producing digital news content, and a proficiency in videography, filming, and editing is strongly preferred. 

–Defector Media is hiring multiple staff writers to contribute regularly to the site through “stories, short blogs, or anything in between.” Staff writers won’t have to cover specific beats or have a work quota, but will need to contribute to the site regularly. Candidates should have at least two years of experience writing for a digital or print publication. The starting salary is $50,000 and includes unlimited paid time off. 

–The 19th is hiring a breaking news editor to assign, write, and edit breaking news stories. Candidates should have at least three years of newsroom experience and at least one year of experience editing breaking news stories. The starting salary is $80,000. The deadline to apply is January 31.