Opportunities 9/15/2021

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The Study Hall Opportunities newsletter is a weekly compilation of pitch calls; freelance, part-time, and temporary gigs; events; fellowships, scholarships, awards, and grants; internships; and full-time jobs. It’s written by Chris Erik Thomas, who is thinking about Shrek’s cultural impact again. The newsletter is released on Wednesdays. Once in a while, we take a day off for mental health breaks and holidays. 

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THE MEDIA CLASSIFIEDS

►We’re looking for an editor who can inspire. BuzzFeed News is hiring an editor to run its new vertical, The Upside, which will focus on journalism that is uplifting, refreshing, moving, and funny. The news these days can be grim, and we believe there is an audience for reported and smart pieces that are heartening. This editor will set the vision and should be brimming with coverage ideas — and they will hire a reporter right out of the gate. Apply here and email [email protected] to learn more.

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***STUDY HALL PRESENTS: RESEARCH PRACTICE***

Research Practice is our Fall 2021 education series that will include talks and workshops that focus on developing practical skills necessary for conducting independent media work, particularly emphasizing how freelancers can protect their time and labor while monetizing their intellectual property and its derivatives. 

—Plotting Your Investigation is a two-part workshop, Plotting Your Investigation, on September 23 and 24. The workshop will be led by Injustice Watch editor-in-chief Adeshina Emmanuel and will teach freelancers how to formulate pitches, and build and execute an investigative story. The tickets are $60 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $50.

—Frictionless Strategy is a talk on October 8 with writer, brand strategist, and Studio Ione founder Gabrielle Ione Hickmon. The talk will cover strategies she uses to organize her research, maximize efficiency, and maintain a healthy boundary between her personal and professional lives. The tickets are $10, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $5. 

—Selling and Licensing Your Intellectual Property is a two-part seminar on October 22 and October 29 with entertainment lawyer Dani Oliva. The event will cover work-for-hire contracts and content licensing. The tickets are $20 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $15.

—Surviving the First-Person Industrial Complex is a two-part seminar on November 12 and November 19 with writer, editor and Top Down Studio founder Alana Hope Levinson. The event will cover what it really means to build a “personal brand” as a journalist today. The tickets are $60 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $50.

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RESOURCES

Relying solely on, say, the Study Hall Opportunities newsletter to find work is like trying to do the “Y.M.C.A.” dance alone. It’s sad and please put your arms down. Just as that song takes a Village of People to perform, freelancing also takes a village… of resources. There’s no need to feel down, so pick yourself off the ground. It’s fun to read all the R.E.S.O.U.R.C.E.S.

-The NPR Diverse Sources Database links you up with experts from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the media. Search by state or expertise, and never make an excuse to fill your features with all-white experts again.

-The Rate Sharing database by the Freelance Solidarity Project has a searchable list of publications so you know what rates they’re paying for what kind of content. It’s an essential resource for making sure you get the best rate possible (or skip the stinkers who don’t pay well).

Want more resources? Check out the Online Violence Research Hub, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Developing An Investigative Pitch Guide; Britany Robinson’s Big List of Writing Deadlines; Study Hall Transcriber Database; Freelancing Guide/Editorial Contacts spreadsheet; #FreelancerPayGap spreadsheet; Pitch Guide Database; Chelsea’s Guide to Freelancing doc; Missed Pitches newsletter; PACER; Priya Krishna’s resources for food writing; Election SOS Report; and the Extremism Coverage Prep Guide.

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CALLS FOR PITCHES 

Please note that we are not endorsing every publication or company that is listed here. The decision of whether to engage with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. In regards to pitch calls, we try to only share opportunities that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we currently 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].***

TIME-SENSITIVE PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–MIT Technological Review is looking for pitches of features, data visualizations, Q&As, essays, and profiles on water. The rates start at $1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected] by tomorrow, September 16. 

–Majuscule is looking for pitches of essays on literature and culture, including music, books, pop culture, cultural theory, and sociology. The pitches should not be tied to a specific book, music, etc, and should not be reviews. The rate is $750 for essays of at least 3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by this Monday, September 20. 

​​–In These Times Magazine is looking for pitches of reported features and investigative pieces for their Wisconsin-focused project, The Wisconsin Idea. They are particularly interested in pitches about healthcare, education, immigration, labor, climate change, agriculture, rural communities, and other issues facing the state’s residents. The rate is $500 for articles of 800-1,200 words, and there is a small travel budget. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Forbes Health is commissioning a health writer to write a review of Weight Watchers. The writer will be compensated for one month of Weight Watchers and will be asked to record and submit a thorough review of their experience. The rate is $400. Send inquiries to Alena Hall at [email protected] as soon as possible.

-Kate Bratskeir is commissioning reporters to produce stories on health, careers, and personal finance for a new, unnamed editorial project. They are interested in reporters who love to interview people, talk to lots of sources, and tell compelling stories. The rates start at $350 per piece. Send an intro and one or two clips to [email protected]. 

–Inverse is looking for pitches of features on the intersection of technology and culture, as well as fashion and streetwear. The rates range from $300-$1,000 depending on topic, length, and depth of reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Kotaku is looking for pitches on Minecraft, Valorant, Apex Legends, Pokemon Go, No Man’s Sky, Fortnite, speedrunning, Final Fantasy 14, BOTW, and Animal Crossing. They are especially interested in pitches of reported pieces and Black perspectives on Death Loop. The rates start at $300. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Business Insider is looking for pitches of stories on work, careers, crazy job diaries, productivity hacks, or “experiential pieces where you want to go out, do something crazy, and write about it.” The rates start at around £200 (USD $278) for “the quickest story and rise from there.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Healthline is commissioning writers to produce service journalism pieces on exploring sexuality and sensuality during menopause, and how sex and sexuality can evolve throughout our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, etc. They specifically are looking for writers with lived experiences, but the pieces will not be first-person or POV narratives. The rates range from $250-$350 for pieces of 1,200-1,600 words. Send pitches to [email protected] by this Friday, September 17.

–Broccoli Magazine is looking for pitches of stories of where you get your weed, profiles on historical women or nonbinary folks, reported features on facets of the cannabis community and its culture, and more for their upcoming print issue. The rate ranges from $0.40-$0.50 per word, “with flat rates for shorter pieces [ranging from] $75-$100,” and rates of up to $1 per word for bigger features. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]  by this Friday, September 17 at 9 AM EST.

–Autostraddle is commissioning lesbian and queer writers to cover “all things strap-ons and strapping” for a series. They are particularly interested in pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is $80 for mini essays of 500 words and $80-$125 for personal essays of 750-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. Send pitches by Monday, September 20.

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

-The Economic Reporting Hardship Project is always looking for pitches of narrative-driven first-person essays on economic inequality in relation to religion, immigration, education, race, sexual orientation, and other topics. The rate is roughly $1 per word, depending on the amount of reporting involved. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Atlanta Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on Atlanta’s past, present, and future — though they “occasionally publish stories from elsewhere in Georgia.” They are also interested in pitches on next year’s election and good, character-driven stories. The rate is $1 per word for print pieces. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–New York Focus is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on the re-entry process from New York jails and prisons, including on the intersection of mass incarceration and mass homelessness. The rate is $800 per investigative article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Fortune Magazine is always looking for pitches of feature-length stories on sustainability. They are particularly interested in business writers with experience covering sustainability, climate change, and ESG and impact investing. The rate is around $1 per word for features of at least 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drop is always looking for pitches for their new A Life in Five Bottles series, which tells the story of a life through the lens of five bottles of wine. They are particularly interested in interviewees in entertainment, popular culture, and fashion. The rate is $0.75 per word, and they pay on acceptance. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–CBS News is always looking for pitches of reported features, interviews, and Q&As on “Sports and entertainment, criminal justice reform, health and wellness, fashion, and everything else.” They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers, and are specifically not interested in pitches of essays or opinion stories. The rates start at $0.60 per word, but are negotiable. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Paper Gown is always looking for pitches of “features on interesting trends in healthcare, sharp takes on new research studies, and compelling first-hand accounts of the patient experience.” The rate is flat but “at least $0.50 per word.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–ADP ReThink Quarterly, a new business publication focusing on people and pay, is always looking for pitches of stories on “the power of the paycheck” for their upcoming issue. They want pitches that will “leave readers (payroll, finance and HR executives) feeling smarter.” They are especially interested in pitches from journalists in Australia, South Africa, Russia, and anywhere in South America, and specifically not looking for stories about the US or freelance finances. The rate is $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Commercial Observer is always looking for pitches of analysis, reported features, and profiles on commercial real estate, including housing, cities, and sustainability. They are particularly interested in pitches of stories in South Florida, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The rate is generally $0.50 per word for reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Input is always looking for pitches of reported stories, profiles, and personal essays on the intersection of technology and culture. The rates range from $0.50-$1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Outside Magazine is always looking for pitches of criticism, reported stories, and essays for their culture section. They are looking for pitches on books and other media related to the outdoors and the environment, food and drink, parenting, internet culture, and equity and access in the outdoors. Rates start at $0.50 per word for online pieces, and increase for features. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Vice is always looking for pitches of original reporting, reported essays, service journalism, explainers, narrative features, longform features, and quick-turnaround blog posts for their Life desk. They are especially interested in pitches on mental and physical health, identity, well-being, sex and sexuality, gender, race, class, work, money, inequality, education, relationships, friendship, family, love, dating, drugs, alcohol, sobriety, partying, community-building, and civic engagement. The rate is typically $0.50 per assigned word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Vice is also always looking for pitches on music, entertainment, food, online cultures and subcultures, trends, and nostalgia. They are specifically not looking for pitches of takes, uninformed or arbitrary opinion pieces, profiles, interviews, anniversary content, and song or album premieres. The rate is $600. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “PITCH:” in the subject line. 

–BBC Worklife is always looking for pitches on “how we work, live, and think.” They are particularly interested in pitches on hybrid work and workplaces, identity, and inequality. The rate is $600 for reported pieces of around 1,200 words. See their updated pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Shadowproof is always looking for pitches of original reporting and analysis on policing, incarceration, and abolition and liberation movements. They specifically want pitches from writers who have “previously covered these subjects at length,” and specifically don’t want pitches of op-eds. The rate generally ranges from $600-$1,200 for stories of around 1,500-2,000 words, or around $0.50-$0.75 per word, but “this is negotiable depending on the story.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Chatelaine is always looking for pitches of service journalism pieces on lifestyle, health, style, home, and food that appeal to their audience of Canadian women in their 30s-50s. The rate is roughly CAD $0.50 (USD $0.39 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Canadian Business is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, and news pieces on business, tech, design, arts, and innovation. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD $0.39) per word for short profiles and CAD $1 (USD $0.79) per word for reported features. Send pitches to ​[email protected]. 

–The Toronto Star is always looking for pitches of reported features and first-person narratives on travel. They are especially interested in uplifting, aspirational, and inspirational angles. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD 0.40) per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Gawker is always looking for pitches of pieces that are, among other things, “funny, smart, irreverent, fearless, iconoclastic, weird, new, different, specific, [and] somewhat rude at times.” The rates start at $0.33 per word for essays, and $0.50 per word for reported pieces. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Greater Greater Washington is always looking for pitches of original reporting, analysis, narrative features, and explainers for two limited series on “the intersection of equity and transit-oriented development in the Washington, DC region,” and another on “congestion pricing in the region.” They are especially interested in pitches from data journalists. The rate ranges from $400-$1,500 per article of 800-1,500 words, depending on the project. Send pitches to [email protected] with“ETOD” or “congestion pricing” in the subject line.

–Mic is always looking for pitches of essays for a collection of new series‘, including How I’d Fix It, Our Space, Hits Different, Call Me By My Name, Next to Normal, and Decolonize This. The rates start at $400 for essays of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Mic is also always looking for pitches of interviews, profiles, deep dives, reported essays, cultural analysis, and other formats on culture, politics, health, lifestyle, identity, and other topics. The rates start at $400 for short essays and $0.50 per word for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Strikewave is always looking for pitches of stories on labor and worker struggles. The rates start at $400 for stories of 1,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hipcamp is always looking for pitches of reported features, roundups, profiles, personal narratives, and guides on outdoor experiences, travel, the environment, land stewardship, agritourism, and outdoor culture. The rates range from $400-$800 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is always looking for pitches of first-person pieces, essays, reported stories, profiles, and other formats on the intersection of technology, business, and society. They are particularly interested in pitches on startups; how AI, VR, and other emerging technologies are impacting businesses and people; and movers and shakers in the tech industry. The rates start at $400 for non-reported essays and “scale up to $1 per word, depending on the level of reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–Slate is always looking for pitches of personal essays, reported stories, and “surprising takes on familiar topics” for their Future Tense section. They want pitches of stories “at the overlap of tech/science/policy/the future, but that can be interpreted broadly,” and specifically don’t want pitches that rely on single-study reports. The rate starts around $350 for pieces of 800-1,500 words, and increases based on reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–DAME Magazine is always looking for pitches of features on “human-centric, solutions-based stories” of people addressing problems in their community. They are particularly interested in pitches on climate solutions, disability rights, economy, poverty, infrastructure, and off-beat, weird, and quirky narratives. They are also looking for pitches of media criticism. The rates range from $300-$500 per feature. See their pitch form for more info, and sign up for their freelancer database to be considered for future assignments.

–Vietcetera is always looking for pitches of roundups, guides, and features on Vietnamese food, culture, and identity. You do not have to be Vietnamese to pitch. The rate is $300 for roundups and guides, and $500 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drift is always looking for pitches of longform cultural criticism on any topic. The rates range from $300-$500 depending on length, research, and reporting. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Million Gardens Movement is always looking for pitches of how-tos, personal essays, and tips and tricks on gardening, including home gardening. They are particularly interested in pitches from BIPOC, queer, and young writers, as “gardening is seen as an old person activity.” The rate is roughly $300 per piece, but increases if high-quality photographs, videos, or graphics are included. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–5280 Magazine is always looking for pitches of front-of-book magazine pieces on Denver and Colorado. They are especially interested in pitches on travel, outdoor recreation, urban development, and business stories, “especially ones that speak to the intersection of those topics.” The rate is around $0.75 per word for pieces of 400-500 words (or $300-$375). See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–SELF Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features, service journalism, opinion and criticism, and other formats on health, fitness, beauty, lifestyle, food, and love. The rates start at $300 for stories with little to no reporting, $400 for service articles, and $800 for features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Companion is always looking for pitches of analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and personal essays on Stargate SG-1, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Dune. “The geekier the better.” The rates are £200 (USD $274) for 2,000 words, and £300 (USD $410) for 3,000. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–Rolling Stone is always looking for pitches of “ambitious reported features on the business of entertainment (including, but not limited to, the industries of music, film, and social media).” They are particularly interested in “underreported angles, original reporting, and deep dives into black-box topics like hidden algorithms or corporate wrongdoing.” The rates start around $250 for newsy 1,000-word pieces, and range higher for in-depth features of 4,000-5,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Vegetarian Times is always looking for pitches of recipes, roundups, essays, interviews, reported features, and other formats “that position plant-based eating in the larger conversation about environment, economy, and culture.” The rates range from $150-$1,000 per piece, but “most pieces” range from $250-$500. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Stylist Magazine is always looking for pitches of pieces on fitness from female-presenting writers for their Strong Women section. The rate is £150 (USD $206) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Diem, a new publication for women and non-binary people, is always looking for pitches of interviews, explainers, longform essays, and stories on the intersection of gender and power in technology, health, finance, relationships, and culture. The rates start at $200 for pieces of 700 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected] with “Pitch for Diem” in the subject line. 

–Utah Business is always looking for pitches of features on innovative startups in Utah. The rate is $200 per feature of 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Coveteur is always looking for pitches of reported features, narrative-driven pieces, and personal essays on the intersection of beauty and culture. The rates start at $200 per piece, and increase based on “the scope of work and the time involved to produce the piece.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Architectural Digest is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, personal essays, and market and commerce roundups on decoration, renovation, conversation, and shopping for their design advice vertical, Clever. The rates start at $200 and “the majority of commissioned stories” are pieces of 700 words, and the rate is $300 for home tours of 600 words, including ”body copy, photo captions, and two lists at the end.” See their (extremely well done) pitch guide for more info.

–The New York Times is always looking for pitches of essays on puzzles, games, or language for their Wordplay section. The rate is $200 per essay of 800-1,300 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Outlaw Report is always looking for pitches of original reporting, explainers, profiles, longform features, and investigations on “the fast-evolving world of cannabis in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.” They are particularly interested in hearing from writers of color who can contribute stories on a regular basis. The rate is $175 for reported stories of around 750 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Rabble is always looking for pitches from sex workers. The rate is CAD $0.25 per word up to CAN $200 (USD $159). Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Trouble is always looking for pitches of pieces that have “concrete suggestions or novel arguments for how the climate left can advance its goals.” The rates range from $150-$300, depending on the length and quality of the piece. See their pitch form for more info. 

–SFGate is always looking for pitches of pieces for their Culture vertical. They are particularly interested in pitches on new TV shows in August or September; weird SF history or characters; experiential stunts; unique subcultures; tech-adjacent stuff; and drug stuff. The rates range from $150-$300, but can increase based on the complexity of the piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Mental Hellth is always looking for pitches of “personal stories about your mental health journey; screeds on psychology and psychiatry; deep dives into psychological topics; book reviews; interviews with cool people, and more.” The rates start at $150 per piece for “simple stuff.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Well+Good is always looking for pitches of reported features, personal essays, and op-eds on health, mental health, food, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and fitness. The rates range from $150-$500+ for reported features, and range from $200-$400+ for personal essays and opinion pieces. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Insider is always looking for pitches of stories on your favorite things to do at Disney parks for their Disney Diaries series. The rates start at $140 per piece, and while stories must include photos, clear iPhone photos work fine. See their pitch form for more info.

–Art UK is always looking for pitches of stories on artworks in the Art UK database, though they also consider pitches that “don’t directly refer to the database.” They are especially interested in pitches on diverse or underrepresented subjects, including LGBTQ+ history, or portraits of Black subjects. The rate ranges from £100-£150 (USD $139-$208) per story of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Mental Floss is always looking for pitches of lists or features on animals, art, COVID, DIY, entertainment, food, health, history, language, the Olympics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays or timely news stories. The rates start at $125 for short features of 500 words, $150 for lists, and $200 for longer features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Remezcla is always looking for pitches of hot takes and opinion pieces on how Latinx communities are represented in the media from Latinx writers. The rates start at $100 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hey Alma is always looking for pitches of essays revisiting “Jewish pop culture of the past for no reason, other than the fact that we can’t stop thinking about it”  for their Late Take series. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Late Take” in the subject line. 

-Studio ATAO is always looking for pitches of analytical pieces on social justice issues for their Eat, Drink, Do Good newsletter. They are particularly interested in pitches from new, emerging, and QTBIPOC writers. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–Vox is hiring a temporary senior photo editor to manage their photo desk on a five-month contract. Candidates should have at least three years of photo editing experience, and must have working knowledge of photo history and ethics. The position is remote, full-time, and will begin in mid-October. The position is represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.

–Verywell Health is hiring freelance writers to produce content on diseases, conditions, and treatments. They are especially interested in writers who can cover pharmaceutical drugs.  Candidates should have some experience and be comfortable with covering public health issues, and must have strong bylines at health publications. The rates range from $125-$500 per article. 

–InStyle is hiring a New York-based social assistant on a freelance basis. The rate is $20 per hour, and requires working 20-25 hours per week. Send resumes, clips, and questions to [email protected]. 

–Elite Daily is hiring a contributing editor to join its Dating team on a part-time basis. Candidates should have at least two years of writing experience, one year of editing or management experience, and must be able to work Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM EST.

–NPR is hiring a Washington, D.C,-based temporary engagement editor to work afternoons and evenings to help their content reach new audiences. Candidates should have at least five years of daily journalism experience and two years of editorial decision-making experience, and be able to potentially work weekends, early mornings, and holidays. 

-Documenting COVID-19 is hiring a part-time investigative journalist to help expand their database of documents related to the coronavirus pandemic. Candidates should have “experience in academic or medical research; coding experience and a working knowledge of coding languages, such as Python; or experience producing journalism and creating interactive data visualizations.” The position is paid hourly [the rate wasn’t specified], and requires working at least 10 hours per week through the end of 2021. 

–Surface Design Journal is hiring a part-time copy editor to proofread and fact-check all text for their quarterly print publication. Candidates should have at least three years of copy editing experience, preferably at an arts publication. The rate is $50 per hour, and the position requires working eight hours per issue (totalling $400 per issue). 

-221A is hiring a part-time communications and story producer to produce their communication and digital storytelling content. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience. The rate ranges from CAD $28-$32 (USD $22-$25) per hour, and requires working 30 hours per week. The position can be remote or based in Vancouver. The deadline to apply is this Friday, September 17.

-Jam Press is hiring a UK-based freelance writer to cover shifts on their features desk producing content for national newspapers, digital press, and women’s magazines. Candidates should have at least one year of experience writing features and should excel at interviewing case studies. The rate will be per-day and will depend on experience. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, September 19.

EVENTS

–KCRW is hosting a free, three-day Podcast Bootcamp program for members of groups underrepresented in public media, including BIPOC, Native American, and other groups. The bootcamp will take place November 5-7 and teach the basics of interview techniques, developing concepts, story structuring, and other topics. The deadline to apply is this Monday, September 20.

-The Online News Association (ONA) is hosting their ONA Insights conference in Philadelphia on October 14 and 15. The conference is $400 for non-members and $325 for members, but they are offering three categories of scholarships to attend either in person or virtually: Diversity and Inclusion, Students and New Professionals, and Caregiver Support. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is September 24.

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

–Radix Media is accepting applications for their Megaphone Prize short story contest. The contest is dedicated to the “discovery of timely, urgent, and interrogative collections from debut writers of color.” Writers can submit a manuscript of 35,000 to 80,000 words with a $20 submission fee, and limited fee waivers are available. The winner will receive $1,000 and 20 author copies. The deadline to submit is September 30.

–SpotlightDC is accepting applications for its investigative journalism grant. The grant awards up to $10,000 for investigative or explanatory journalism projects focused on health care, crime, transportation, corruption, and other matters of public interest in the Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia regions. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

FELLOWSHIPS AND iNTERNSHIPS

–BuzzFeed News and HuffPost are accepting applications for a paid, one-year Afghan Journalist fellowship program. Each publication will hire one journalist who has recently left Afghanistan, and the journalist is not required to report on the Afghan crisis. Candidates should have at least a few years of journalism experience. The fellowship can be based in the US, Canada, Mexico, India, Australia, Japan, or the UK. 

-The McGraw Center For Business Journalism is accepting applications for their paid business journalism fellowship program. The program provides grants of up to $15,000 and editorial support for journalists looking to produce investigative or enterprise stories on issues related to the global economy, finance, and business, including the workplace, climate change, health care, and other topics. Applicants do not need previous business journalism experience. Send any questions about the fellowship to [email protected]. The deadline to apply is September 30. 

–The Nation’s Fund For Independent Journalism is accepting applications for their paid Winter/Spring 2022 Editorial Internship program. Interns will learn about ethics, source confidentiality, fact-checking, and be encouraged to pitch and write their own articles for the magazine.  The internship is in New York, pays $18 per hour (or $630 per week), and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week for six months. The deadline to apply is October 1. 

–Eater Texas is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows will contribute to their daily coverage of the restaurant scenes and food culture across Texas. The fellowship can be based anywhere in the state, and applicants from outside of major cities are preferred. The fellowship is a one-year, full-time, salaried position. No deadline to apply was given, but their next class of fellows will begin in October. 

-Vox Media is accepting applications for their annual fellowship program. The fellowship features nine separate programs across six publications, and aims to bring “emerging voices from underrepresented communities to [their] editorial networks and businesses.” The program is one year, pays at least $56,000, and requires working full-time. No deadline to apply was given, but the fellowship will begin in October. 

–Fortune is accepting applications for their paid fall editorial internship program. Interns will pitch, write, and report online features and briefs, and contribute to larger projects including the Fortune 500 and Most Powerful Women series. The internship is remote, pays $25.71 per hour, and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. No deadline was given, but the internship will begin in late September or early October. 

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–The New Yorker is hiring for multiple positions, including an assistant editor to join their Puzzles and Games department and a story editor to assign and edit reporting, commentary, essays, and criticism from staff and contributors. Candidates for the story editor position should have at least three years of reporting, writing, or editing experience, and must be willing to work some weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays. 

–Hyperallergic is hiring a staff reporter to cover art, culture, and other topics. Candidates should be able to report on a diverse range of topics, including arts activism, international current events, archaeological discoveries, and more. The salary range is $52,000-$60,000. 

–WIRED is hiring a service writer to report and write two or three reader service stories per week, as well as refresh older service stories with up-to-date info. Candidates should have exemplary writing skills and experience writing breaking news, reader service, and how-to content. The position can be based in New York or San Francisco. 

–Consumer Reports is hiring a senior writer and editor to edit pieces on tech products, breaking tech news, and consumer issues, and report and write short and longform tech pieces. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience covering consumer technology. 

–PCMag is hiring a writer and reviewer to join their Apps and Gaming team. Candidates should have at least three years of professional writing and editing experience, and product review experience is strongly preferred. The position can be based in New York or remote, but remote candidates must be able to work 9 AM to 5 PM EST.

–Documented, a news outlet for immigrant New Yorkers, is hiring a writer to design a new format and establish an original voice for their Early Arrival newsletter. Candidates should have some writing and newsletter experience, and knowledge of the New York and federal immigration system is preferred. The salary is $75,000 and the position will be remote until it is safe to return to the office. The deadline to apply is September 30.

-Vital Strategies is hiring a media communications manager to write and edit content for their Overdose Prevention Program. Candidates should have at least six years of professional public relations or communications experience. The salary range is $73,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. 

-Godfrey Dadich Partners is hiring for multiple positions, including a social media producer and an editorial account director. Both positions will work closely with their editorial team. Candidates for the social media producer positions should have at least three years of relevant experience, while candidates for the editorial account director position should have at least eight years of agency experience managing teams and clients. Both positions can be based in New York or San Francisco. Send inquiries about either position to [email protected]. 

WASHINGTON, DC

–BBC is hiring an online reporter to produce digital coverage of North America, including US and international affairs. Candidates should have extensive journalism experience, including a track record of producing original journalism in text and video formats. 

–Inside Higher Ed is hiring a general assignment reporter to cover a wide range of issues about the industry, including the impact of the pandemic on colleges, students, and employees. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience, and a background covering technology is preferred. The position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. 

–The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is hiring a Washington bureau chief to cover the politics and policies relevant to the Pittsburgh region, including eight members of Congress. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experiences, preferably covering politics or government affairs. The salary is $59,278.80. 

TEXAS

–The Dallas Morning News is hiring for multiple positions, including a health reporter to lead their COVID-related coverage and a science and medicine reporter who will cover COVID-related research. Candidates for both positions should have at least five years of reporting experience. The deadline to apply for both positions is October 1. 

–KERA is hiring a breaking news reporter and producer for their Texas Newsroom project. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of the state’s issues, history, cultures, geography, and politics, and Spanish language skills are preferred. The position can be based anywhere in Texas. The salary range is $50,000-$60,000. 

–The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is hiring for multiple positions, including an investigative reporter, sports reporter, opinion writer, and investigations and enterprise editor. Candidates for all positions should preferably have at least three years of writing and editing experience, and candidates for the sports reporter position should have a deep knowledge of baseball and MLB. 

CALIFORNIA

–The Los Angeles Times is hiring for multiple positions, including a Los Angeles-based reporter to cover air quality and environmental health; Northern California-based reporter to cover issues facing that region of the state; Sacramento-based reporter to cover state agencies and legislation; and a Sacramento-based writer to cover California politics and policy for their editorial board. All positions are represented by the Los Angeles Times News Guild.

–Lookout Santa Cruz is hiring for multiple positions, including a managing editor to develop their news philosophy and coverage plans; an engagement editor to grow their audience; an opinion editor to reinvent their digital opinion and community commentary; a correspondent to cover government and politics; a correspondent to cover UC Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and public and private K-12 schools; and a visual journalist to help illustrate, design, and explain stories.

–The Mercury News is hiring for multiple, San Jose-based positions, including a reporter to cover the region’s transportation system; a reporter to cover the Bay Area’s economy; and multiple reporters to cover local news, including breaking news. Candidates for all positions should have at least four years of journalism experience. 

–WIRED is hiring a service writer to report and write two or three reader service stories per week, as well as refresh older service stories with up-to-date info. Candidates should have exemplary writing skills and experience writing breaking news, reader service, and how-to content. The position can be based in New York or San Francisco. 

–inewsource is hiring a San Diego-based data reporter to cover accountability in the healthcare industry. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, including experience producing longform stories. The salary range is $70,000-$85,000. The deadline to apply is October 1.

-Godfrey Dadich Partners is hiring for multiple positions, including a social media producer and an editorial account director. Both positions will work closely with their editorial team. Candidates for the social media producer positions should have at least three years of relevant experience, while candidates for the editorial account director position should have at least eight years of agency experience managing teams and clients. Both positions can be based in New York or San Francisco. 

–Cityside is hiring for multiple positions, including a head of audience development to grow the audience of Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside, and a food editor to lead coverage of the East Bay food scene for their Nosh vertical, which appears on both Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside. The deadline to apply to both positions is this Monday, September 20.

NORTHEAST

–The Philadelphia Inquirer is hiring a newsletter editor to write and edit The Inquirer Morning Newsletter, as well as launch new email products. Candidates should have at least six years of journalism or digital media experience, and previous experience with newsletters is preferred. 

SOUTHEAST

-Local reporter positions are available in Columbia, SC for a state government reporter at The State Media Company. 

CENTRAL

–The Trace is hiring a Chicago-based reporter to find and report stories on people in the city who have been affected by gun violence. Candidates should have at least four years of reporting experience, and a “deep local knowledge of Chicago, its neighborhoods, its power brokers, and its media landscape.” The salary range is $65,000-$80,000. The deadline to apply is October 10.

–City Bureau is hiring a Chicago-based marketing and communications manager to work with their editorial and programming teams to promote their journalism work, community workshops, and training programs. Candidates should have at least two years of experience managing organizational social media accounts. The salary is $65,250. The deadline to apply is September 30.

NORTHWEST

–The Seattle Times is hiring for multiple positions, including a general assignment reporter to cover breaking news from 2PM to 10PM, and a features editor to curate, maintain, and produce their Features section. Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of relevant experience, and candidates for the reporting position must be able to occasionally work weekends and holidays. 

-Local reporter positions are available in Everett, WA for a food and restaurant reporter at The Daily Herald.

SOUTHWEST

–The Boulder Reporting Lab is hiring a Boulder, CO-based managing editor to launch and build their newsroom. Candidates should have a portfolio of articles they’ve lead-edited and a demonstrated interest in Boulder-specific issues. The salary range is around $65,000-$75,000. The deadline to apply is next Wednesday, September 22. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Vox is hiring an editorial coordinator to track content budgets, work with freelancers, and manage other essential newsroom operations. Candidates should have strong organizational and writing skills, and some experience with tracking budgets and with Excel and spreadsheets. The position is represented by the Writers Guild of America, East. 

–Elite Daily is hiring an editor to shape its celebrity and media coverage. Candidates should have at least two years of experience assigning, writing, and editing news or feature stories, including some experience working with part-time and freelance writers. The starting salary is $65,000.

-Gimlet Media is hiring a producer to join their podcast Stolen. Candidates should have at least four years of experience producing audio for radio or podcast and a strong background in investigative journalism, and experience reporting in Indigenous communities is strongly preferred. 

–Morning Brew is hiring a reporter to cover the retail industry for their Retail Brew newsletter. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience and an expertise in business writing and reporting. The salary is “more than $65,000.”

–PCMag is hiring a writer and reviewer to join their Apps and Gaming team. Candidates should have at least three years of professional writing and editing experience, and product review experience is strongly preferred. The position can be based in New York or remote, but remote candidates must be able to work 9 AM to 5 PM EST.

–Outside Magazine is hiring an email strategist to manage their editorial email campaigns, including maintaining the email database and managing engagement strategies. Candidates with a background in list growth are strongly preferred, and basic HTML knowledge is required. The salary range is $60,000-$70,000. The position can be remote or based in Santa Fe, NM, or Boulder, CO. Send inquiries about the position or company to their digital deputy editor, Molly Mirhashem, at [email protected]. 

–The 19th is hiring a reporter to cover climate and sustainability issues, including food insecurity and the intersection of climate and health. The reporter will also occasionally represent the publication on TV, the radio or at events. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience. The starting salary is $75,000. The deadline to apply is October 11. 

INTERNATIONAL

–Chatelaine is hiring a Toronto-based executive editor to develop their print and digital strategy, manage print production, and mentor junior team members and editorial interns. Candidates should have at least five years of editorial experience, including managerial experience.

–Xtra Magazine is hiring a senior culture editor to oversee their coverage of arts and entertainment. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience and extensive knowledge of the LGBTQ2S+ arts and culture scene. The position can be based in Toronto or be remote within Canada. The deadline to apply is this Monday, September 20.