♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 12/28/2023♕

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CALLS FOR PITCHES 

Please note that we are not endorsing every publication or company listed here. Engaging with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. We currently split pitch calls into three sections: Time-Sensitive (Above Fair Rates), Evergreen (Above Fair Rates), and Time-Sensitive + Evergreen (Below Fair Rates) — and sort each section by highest to lowest rates. We currently define “fair rates” as above $200 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.20 per word for longer pieces. However, 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 (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

–Narratively is looking for pitches of longform reported features for its new project, Life in the Age of Extremes. They are looking for stories that “shine a light on where the human race is heading now and that help us peer into the future.” The rates start at $2,000 per story. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form by TOMORROW, December 29.

–Griffith Review is looking for pitches of non-fiction pieces “of commentary, analysis, and critique on subjects as diverse, esoteric or topical as you like.” They are particularly interested in pitches from First Nations writers and from members of the Deaf and Disabled writing communities. The rate is $500 AUD ($335 USD) per piece. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches through their pitch form by January 14. 

–Sonder is looking for pitches of “short stories, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction all based on the theme of ‘MADNESS.’” The rate is €300 ($326 USD) per piece. See their pitch guide for more info and submit through their pitch form by this Saturday, December 30.

–Body Type is looking for pitches of “essays about body image, the power of exercise unrelated to looks, beauty standards, eating disorder recovery, body discourse in pop culture, the nuances of body change.” The rate is $250 for 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected] by this Saturday, December 30.

–Ori is looking for pitches of reported features that cover “stories about places and people on the ground to inspire us to travel.” They are also interested in pitches for various “Departments,” including Humor, Essay, Street Sense, and Their B&B. The rate is $200 for Department pieces (300-900 words) and $0.50-$1 per word for features (1,000-3,000 words). Sign up for their submission guidelines here and send pitches to [email protected] with the correct heading and email body format (as explained in the submission guidelines) by January 15. 

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

–The Atavist is (almost) always looking for pitches of deeply researched and carefully crafted longform nonfiction with attention to the narrative on various topics, including history, current events, crime, science, romance, and more. The rates start at $6,000 for 8,000-30,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

-The Economic Hardship Reporting Project is always looking for pitches of first-person essays, reported features, and op-eds about economic inequality and how it relates to housing and eviction, tech work, queer and trans working-class people, and other topics. They are especially interested in pitches of stories based in the Midwest and South from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, lower-income, rural, and other underrepresented writers. The rate is “roughly $1.25 per word for longer pieces and roughly $1.50 [per word] for shorter pieces,” as well as a separate rate from the publication the piece is published with. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Subaru Drive is always looking for pitches of reported lifestyle features on “topics that appeal to Subaru owners, especially adventure, car travel, pets, outdoor activities, the environment, healthy living, vehicle maintenance, and safety.” Pitches from writers who are Subaru owners are preferred, but not required. The rate is $1 per word and “sometimes more for complex assignments with high research/low word count.” See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Dwell is always looking for pitches of reported features, analyses, personal essays, Q&As, and other formats on “the power of smart design and new ideas about where and how we live.” They are particularly interested in pitches related to shelter. The rates start at $0.50 per assigned word for digital and $1 per assigned word for print. See their updated pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected].

–BBC Business is always looking for pitches of reported features on work, economy, international business (particularly with a North America focus), and future of business. They’re also looking for news-responsive pieces with a one-to-two-day turn that put newsy business events in a features context. The rate is $600 for long-lead features of about 1,200 words; quicker-turn features are generally 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to  [email protected]. 

–Slate is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces and reported features on exercise for its Good Fit column. They are specifically not looking for personal essays. The rates range from $400-$750, depending on scope. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Art Review is always looking for pitches of smart, original, funny, incisive criticism on the visual arts, film, books, TV, the internet, and culture in general.” The rate is £250 ($317 USD) for 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

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TIME-SENSITIVE + EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (BELOW FAIR RATES) 

–Briarpatch is looking for pitches of investigative features, interviews, profiles, and other formats “that are rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle” for its upcoming May/June issue. The rates range from $150-$350. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by this Tuesday, January 2. 

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FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS

TEXAS

–The Texas Tribune is hiring a reporter to cover the Rio Grande Valley region “from Brownsville to Laredo” to tell stories of “everyday Texans and how state and local policy decisions affect their lives.” Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English. The minimum salary is $55,000. The position is funded by Report For America for two years, “with an optional third year.” The deadline to apply is January 31.  

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Grist is hiring a reporter and staff writer to grow its coverage of food and agriculture. The salary ranges are $62,500 – $75,000 for the reporter and $76,000 – $90,000 for the staff writer. Both positions are represented by the Grist NewsGuild. The positions can be remote or based in Seattle, WA. The application deadline is next Friday, January 5.

OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

-The International Women’s Media Foundation is hiring a senior development coordinator to track existing grants, lead grant proposals, write reports, and do other tasks. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, and “previous fundraising experience [is] essential.” The minimum salary is $60,000, and the position can be remote or based in New York or Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, December 31.

-Creative Commons is hiring a communications manager to create and execute a communications plan for its Open Climate Campaign program, including writing and editing “all campaign communications material.” Candidates should have a track record of planning and overseeing successful public communication campaigns. The salary range is $6,500-$8,000 per month on a full-time contractor contract, which will work on “12-month contracts, renewable based on performance, for up to 28 months.” The deadline to apply is January 12. 

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

-The Institute for Independent Journalists is hosting its 2024 Freelance Journalism Conference on February 29 and March 1. The conference will feature “two inspirational keynote addresses, eight live, interactive 75-minute long panel discussions, two networking sessions with other freelancers, the bundle of bonuses, webinars, and resources. Study Hall members receive a 10% discount on registration with the code STUDYHALL10.

-Jennifer Mizgata, a current fellow at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri, is conducting a survey on “the work culture in the news industry.” The survey will ask questions about where you work, the work culture there, and your identity, and it takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. For more background, see her piece about why journalism needs to talk about work beyond burnout and bad bosses. The deadline to give input in the survey is TOMORROW, December 29. 

-The International Women’s Media Foundation will be launching a “Newsroom Safety Across America” initiative to bring its journalism safety training to local newsrooms across the United States. Fill out their web form to “express interest in bringing a workshop to your newsroom or news organization.” 

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

–NPR is accepting submissions for its College Podcast Challenge scholarship. The contest requires that students “create a podcast on any topic they wish to explore,” which can take the form of “an interview, narrative story, or even investigative reporting” and be done “by yourself, with a friend, or with your entire class.” The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship, while the ten finalists will receive $500 each. The contest is open “to students of all ages pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, as well as those who have already graduated earlier in 2023.” The deadline to submit is next Friday, January 5.

-Paper Chase Press is accepting applications for its Make-A-Mag competition in collaboration with Hemlock Printers. The contest “will award one winner the chance to launch their magazine idea with the first print run provided free of charge. All that is needed to apply is an idea for a magazine; it does not need to be fully designed or conceptualized.” The content is “open to all and free to enter.” The deadline to apply is January 12.

–Washington Square Review is accepting submissions for its New Voices Award for fiction writing. The contest is judged by the faculty of the NYU Graduate Creative Writing Program. The winner will receive $1,500 and publication in the journal (in print and online), and also “receive an interview conducted by the judge that will appear alongside the selected work online and possibly in the print journal.” The deadline to submit is January 15. 

-The Municipal Art Society of New York is accepting submissions for its 2024 Brendan Gill Prize. The prize is “given each year to the creator of a specific work; a book, essay, musical composition, play, painting, sculpture, film, or choreographic piece, that best captures the spirit and energy of New York City.” Previous winners include John Wilson, Sufjan Stevens, and Kara Walker. The application deadline is January 19. 

-UC Berkeley is accepting applications for its Psychedelic Journalism Grant. The program provides ten reporting grants of $10,000 to “journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics.” They are “committed to supporting journalists from diverse backgrounds and of all nationalities.” The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.

-NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is accepting applications for its Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award. The program provides a grant of $12,500 to “support the work of a promising early-career nonfiction writer on a story that uncovers truths about the human condition.” “The award will not fund proposals to report on armed conflicts where journalists are already imperiled, nor projects that are mainly investigatory.” The deadline to apply is February 22. 

-The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for its Fund for Women Journalists. The program provides funding to women and nonbinary journalists for either reporting projects or professional development opportunities. The amount per project will vary, but the average grant size from 2021 to 2022 was $6,000. Applications are “accepted on a rolling basis and are open to journalists of all nationalities,” however, “applications may take up to eight weeks for the IWMF to process, from October 2023 to April 2024.”

-The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for its Deep Dives: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant. The program is aimed at “freelance and staff journalists who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and [need] support for their reporting projects.” The funding covers airfare, hotels, meals, records requests, data analysis/visualization, and other costs. There is no application deadline; they “accept grant proposals on a rolling basis.” 

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FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

–Vox is accepting applications for its one-year Future Perfect Fellowship. Three fellows will cover “politics and policy, business and pop culture, food, science, and everything else that matters.” Applicants should have “previous newsroom experience (including college papers) or comparable experience in another field.” The fellowship is remote and represented by the WGA-East. The salary is $72,000. The deadline to apply is TOMORROW, December 29. 

-Just Media is accepting applications for its six-month Philly Movement Media Fellowship. Fellows will receive “comprehensive journalism training, mentorship, community building opportunities, and support publishing their writing with partner outlets.” The fellowship offers a $1,000 stipend, paid in two installments in February and June, and requires working five to ten hours per week from mid-January through June. The application deadline is this Sunday, December 31. 

-Hearst is accepting applications for its Hearst Journalism Fellowship. The program “consists of two 12-month rotations at [their] top metro papers and websites” as staff reporters. “Fellows will receive training, mentoring, and real-world experience,” plus a “competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and moving expenses.” The application deadline is next Sunday, January 7.

–James Merrill House is accepting applications for its 2024-25 Writer-in-Residence program in Stonington, CT. The fellowship provides “living and working space and a $1,100 stipend to a writer to complete a project of literary or academic merit,” which can be poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or plays. There are four residencies that run four weeks and two that run six weeks. The application deadline is January 8.

-The Harvard University Graduate School of Design is accepting applications for its one-year Loeb Fellowship Class of 2025 in Boston, MA. The fellowship is aimed at “people in mid-career, with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the field,” whose work “focuses on improving the built and natural environment.” Fellows will receive a stipend of $57,500. There is a $45 application fee, and the application deadline is January 8. 

-The Nieman Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024-25 Nieman Visiting Fellowships in Cambridge, MA. The program is split into two fellowships (International and US), and offers “short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism.” “For fellows not supported by an employer during the fellowship, a stipend of $1,325 per week will be provided.” The application deadline is January 31 for US citizens. 

-Report for America is accepting applications for its two-year reporting corps program. In total, “just over 50 new reporting corps positions [are available] across the United States,” including seven beats doing statehouse coverage for The Associated Press, five beats doing local news coverage throughout North Carolina, and more. The full list of newsrooms and beats can be found here. The program also includes “more than 70 training sessions per year.” The annual salaries will vary by newsroom. The deadline to apply is January 31. 

–Newsday is accepting applications for its 10-week summer internship in Melville, NY. Interns will “work side by side with professional journalists on [their] print, digital, and television platforms, helping to produce content for our loyal, diverse Long Island audience.” The internship pays $20 per hour, and interns are expected to work 40 hours per week from June through August. The deadline to apply is January 31.

-The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for its 2024 Richard C. Longworth Media Fellowship. The program “aims to promote international reporting by Chicago and Midwestern journalists.” Applicants must be “print, broadcast, and online journalists based in Chicago or elsewhere in the Midwest. Staff journalists as well as freelancers are eligible to apply.” One or two fellows will be awarded grants ranging from $10,000-$20,000. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2024.

-Wave Farm is accepting applications for its one-month Radio Art Fellowship. The program is divided into three tracks: Research, Community Engagement, and Arts Writing. A stipend of $2,000 is awarded to each of the three fellows, and the fellowship includes residence at the farm’s residence in the northern foothills of Catskill Mountain Park. The fellowship is also open to international applicants; however, “fellows must pay for their own travel expenses.” The deadline to apply is February 1.