♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 02/02/2024♕

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)

–Positive News editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy is looking for pitches of “unique solution-focused article ideas” for the next print issue, which launches in April. Please note they are not looking for ‘happy’/feel-good content. “We publish proper, quality journalism but through a lens of what’s going right rather than simply what’s going wrong.” The rate is “usually” £0.30 ($0.38 USD) per word. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info. Lucy will “be commissioning for around the next 2-3 weeks for the issue, but the sooner, the better for suggestions.” Send pitches to [email protected] and, “if you haven’t written for Positive News before, please tell us a bit about your background and writing experience.”

NEW: –Business Insider editor Fíona Clair is looking for pitches from “freelancers who live in popular filming locations.”  The rates start at $250. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to @fi_clair on Twitter/X by this Monday, February 5.

NEW: –Business Insider editor Fíona Clair is commissioning Greece-based freelancers (or writers planning a trip to Greece) for future story ideas. The rates start at $230. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to @fi_clair on Twitter/X by February 10.

NEW: –The Metropole, the official blog of the Urban History Association, is looking for pitches of blog posts on the theme of “Beyond the Urban” for April. “Topics beyond typical urban borders, but influence or influenced by urban issues, i.e., metropolitan planning, suburban history, anti-urbanism, or state level politics.” The rate is $200 for selected pieces. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by February 15. 

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

NEW: –Business Insider‘s deputy editor, Zak Jason, is always looking for pitches of “big-swing” narrative features and essays “on anything within Business Insider’s bailiwick, which at its core includes workplace culture, the economy, tech, housing, retail, education, and beyond.” The rate is in the $2 per word range. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

NEW: –Great Lakes Now news editor Lisa John Rogers is always looking for pitches of reported features, analysis, service pieces, investigations, and more on “the connection between climate and health.” They are specifically looking for stories focused on the Great Lakes region. The rate is $0.50 per word. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –British GLAMOUR website director Ali Pantony is always looking for pitches of op-eds and investigative pieces on money, lifestyle, beauty, and other topics. The rates are £200 ($255 USD) for op-eds and £300 ($383 USD) for more investigative pieces that involve research, case studies, and experts. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Thrillist editor-in-chief Lindsay Schrupp is always looking for pitches on travel pieces. She wants “explorations of zeitgeisty travel trends, in-depth reported features exploring the intersection of travel and culture, place-based storytelling and unique profiles.” The rates start at $350. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Men’s Journal senior editor Chris Hatler is always looking for pitches of long-form stories. “Think inspiring as-told-to adventures, pricey whiskey or luxury watch true crime capers, in-depth reported health stories, or compelling narratives that our audience will wanna read.” Please see The Best Men’s Journal Stories of the Decade for examples of what works. “Rates are dependent on writer experience and scope of the project,” but have previously been cited as $250 for 600-800 words (for op-eds and essays). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. Send pitches with PITCH: [Your headline here] in the subject line (and writing samples) to [email protected]. 

NEW: –The Sick Times‘ co-editors, Betsy Ladyzhets and Miles Griffis, are always looking for pitches of commentary and reported stories on the Long Covid crisis. The rates are $250 for a 1,000-word commentary pieces and $1,000 for 1,000 word reported features. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –POPSUGAR senior features director Lena Felton is always looking for pitches of “well-reported, fun, poignant features and essay ideas that span wellness, identity issues, and more” for the Identity section. The rates “typically” start at $200 for essays and $300 for reported pieces. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –100 Days in Appalachia columnist Rainesford Stauffer is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, essays, reporting, or photography from Appalachian “folks ages teen-24.” “Don’t have a story in mind, but still want to write for 100 Days? Add yourself to our list of Appalachian creatives for hire here so that we can pitch an idea to you!” The rates start at $200 for opinion and $300 for reporting, and increase based on the scope of work. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches and inquiries to [email protected]. 

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

–Cunning Folk Magazine is looking for pitches of “interviews with musicians and artists, personal essays, articles, rituals, poetry, and short fiction” on the theme of Sound and Vision. “Due to limited capacity, we are not open to fiction submissions from North America at this time.” The rate is £100 ($126.57 USD) for each commissioned article and short story. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by March 20.

NEW: –Briarpatch Magazine‘s interim editor, Sophie Jin, is looking for pitches of “investigative journalism, interviews, feature articles, narrative reporting, project profiles, comics and graphic texts, book reviews, and photo essays that are rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle in Canada.” The rates range from $150-$350 CAD ($112-$261 USD), depending on word count. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their July/August pitch call for more info, and look through some of their back issues to see what they have recently covered. Send pitches to [email protected] with “what ground your contribution will cover, an estimated word count, and your relevant experience or background in writing about the issue” by March 1.

–This Magazine‘s editor, Sarah Ratchford, is looking for pitches of news, arts and ideas stories, and features for their May/June 2024 issue. Please note: This Magazine publishes Canadian residents only. The rates range from $150-$300 CAD ($111.49-$222.97 USD) for features. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by this Wednesday, February 7. 

–No Bells is looking for pitches on underground music for their upcoming print magazine. They are specifically looking for pitches of interviews, profiles, lists, reported pieces, weird essays, and other content on the theme of “originators.” The rates start at $100. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info. Send pitches/ideas to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject “MAGAZINE PITCH:” followed by a quick headline by this Wednesday, February 7.

NEW: -Co–Star Astrology Society is commissioning freelance writers to produce social content for their Instagram, @costarastrology. The rates start at $100 and can go “up to $500 if it does really well.” The preferred location for writers is New York City or Los Angeles. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send relevant writing and your social links to [email protected] by next Friday, February 9.

 

 

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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: –Apple News‘ politics editor, Micah Cohen, is hiring a politics reporter on a freelance contract to cover news about the 2024 election. Candidates should have experience covering U.S. politics and elections for a national media outlet. The position pays $60 per hour; the preferred location is New York City. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, and send resumes to [email protected]. There is no application deadline, but Micah told Study Hall that he is “hoping to hire ASAP.”

NEW: –Fifty Grande‘s managing editor, Emily Carmichael, is hiring a social engagement editor to “be the voice of Fifty Grande on all social platforms, driving audience development and engagement across social media.” Candidates should have at least two years of social media, editorial, or newsroom experience. This position pays $25 per hour and requires working approximately 20 hours a week. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info. Send a resume, cover letter, and three work samples/links that represent how you would approach engagement to [email protected] (or the form on the job page).

-The Artist Management Association (AMA) is hiring a part-time communications coordinator to oversee all of its social channels, including FB, Instagram, and Linkedin. Candidates should have some project management experience and “a background in social media, including strong writing skills and an eye for design.” The salary is $40,000, paid bi-weekly, and requires working 20 hours per week. The position is remote. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. No deadline was given, but the anticipated start date is March 4. 

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FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: –Heatmap News is hiring a reporter to lead its coverage of climate tech. They will be “tasked with reporting on the startups, venture capitalists, and technologies at the bleeding edge of the energy transition.” Candidates should have a deep interest in climate tech. The salary range is $75,000-$95,000. “This position is remote. Candidates across the United States will be considered, but extra consideration will be given to those near climate tech hubs in the Bay Area or New York.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, and send a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 

OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: -Feminist Press executive director Margot Atwell is hiring a senior editor to acquire and edit “fiction and nonfiction books, overseeing the editorial and production department, and leading the Press’s rights program.” Candidates should have at least five years of book editing experience. The salary range is $58,000-$63,000. “This hybrid role requires at least two days per week of in-person work at the Feminist Press office at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, New York.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info on how to apply. The application deadline is February 19.

NEW: -Hot Bread Kitchen is hiring a senior brand manager of Campaigns and Editorial to “lead and execute [their] storytelling and editorial strategy across verticals, maintaining the organization’s tone and editorial standards.” Candidates should have at least three years of professional writing, communications, social media, and/or marketing experience. The salary range is $70,000-$80,000, and the position “requires regular (1-3 days) in-person at our office at Chelsea Market.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info on how to apply. 

NEW: -The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is hiring a program officer and a program associate on the NYFA Grants team. Both positions are part of a small team, so candidates will need to be flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed. The salaries are $54,000 for the program officer and $49,000 for the program associate. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. To apply, email a cover letter and resume with “NYFA Grants Program Officer Position” or “NYFA Grants Program Associate Position” (depending on the position) and your name in the subject line to [email protected]. 

-The Architectural League of New York is hiring an editorial assistant to join its editorial and communications teams in support of its publication, Urban Omnibus. Candidates should have at least two years of editorial experience and “a deep interest in the design and politics of the built environment.” The salary range is $53,000-$59,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send questions about the position to William Kelly, Director of Operations and Special Projects, at [email protected]. “Though reviews will begin [this Monday, February 5], applications will remain open until the position is filled.”

CALIFORNIA

NEW: -The Library Foundation of Los Angeles is hiring a Community Archives program manager on a five-year contract to help research, plan, and implement a personal and community archiving project, “Your Story is Ours: Memory & Belonging in LA.” “Experience and training in digitization and personal and community archiving, particularly oral histories, is strongly preferred.” The salary is $75,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job page by this Sunday, February 4. 

NORTHWEST

NEW: -Reed College is hiring a Portland, OR-based writer/editor to join the Public Affairs department and “produce and edit written content about Reed and its students, professors, and alumni to promote the value of a liberal arts education and support Reed’s strategic goals.” Candidates should have at least five years of professional writing and editing experience. The salary range is $55,000-$60,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job page. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: -Indiegraf senior manager Amy Van Es is hiring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a US- or Canada-based senior manager to lead its Publisher Experience initiatives. Candidates should have some leadership or management experience. The salary range is $84,000-$97,125. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada or the U.S. The job is fully remote. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page. They were hoping to begin interviews by January 22 but reached out to Study Hall on January 31 and asked us to share the job — so apply ASAP!

–The 19th is hiring an executive assistant to “advance the efficiency and effectiveness of our executive office, and to facilitate smooth interactions and communication between the CEO and both internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism.” Candidates should have at least three years of experience supporting an upper-level executive. The salary range is $68,425-$92,575, and the position can be based anywhere within the US. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job posting page. The application deadline is this Monday, February 5, at 9 AM CT. Send questions about the position to [email protected]. 

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EVENTS AND RESOURCES

-The Institute for Independent Journalists is conducting a survey that “aims to take a census of the journalists laid off or bought out in the last year-plus, uncover any trends, and assess the impact on newsroom demographics headed into a pivotal election year. Results will be published in Nieman Reports and shared through IIJ Foundation channels. The survey should take 5-7 minutes. They are “aiming to collect data through mid-February and release results in March.”

-Gabrielle Sierra, the director of podcasting at the Council on Foreign Relations, is hosting a Women in Podcasting Meet Up at South By Southwest in Austin, TX. Join the meetup “to mingle with fellow female podcasters and producers and join a community filled with very cool and talented women. Come one, come all!” The event will take place March 11 from 4-5 PM CT at the Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 410. 

-Reporters Without Borders is conducting a survey “to help create the first U.S. State Press Freedom Index in partnership with Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).” The project will rate the press freedom records of all U.S. states and territories based on information gathered from working journalists and media experts around the country. They are specifically looking for journalists from all 50 states and U.S. Territories to get involved. Sign up to take the survey when it launches here.

-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. The $69 early registration is available until January 31 — and Study Hall members receive a 10% discount on registration with the code STUDYHALL10.

-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

NEW: -The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting submissions for its 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards. They are “currently accepting third-party nominations (no self-nominations) in English, Spanish, and French,” and “this includes the Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award intended for women and nonbinary journalists who are detained, jailed, or imprisoned.” Self-nominations are not accepted. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. Send submissions in English, Spanish, or French by March 3.

-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 application deadline is February 22. 

-The Daniel Singer Foundation is accepting submissions for its Millennium Prize Essay Contest. The foundation offers a $10,000 prize for a published article about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Essays must have been published in English any time after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Essays may be submitted by authors, editors, readers, or publishers, and the maximum length of the submission is 8,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. The deadline for submissions is March 1. Please apply through their submission form or send inquiries to [email protected]. 

–The Atlantic is accepting submissions for its 2024 Michael Kelly Award. The award recognizes work published in a US-based print or online publication that exemplifies “the fearless pursuit and expression of truth.” Please keep in mind that entries must be for work published in a U.S.-based print or online publication in 2023. The winning entry will be awarded $25,000, and each finalist will receive $3,000. See the award page or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply. There is no entry fee, and the deadline to apply is March 29. 

-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

-A Public Space, an independent nonprofit publisher of an eponymous literary, arts, and culture magazine, A Public Space Books, is accepting applications for its 2024 Editorial Fellowship in New York City. “Two Editorial Fellows will be selected to work alongside the editorial staff at A Public Space on various aspects of the magazine.” The fellowship lasts approximately four months, from June 3, 2024, through October 6, 2024. Fellows will be paid $5,000 and are expected to work 15 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send applications through their web form by February 15.

-Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is accepting applications for its Journalist Fellowship Programme in Oxford, UK. The fellowship lasts three to six months and is aimed at practicing mid-career journalists who want to “take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in-depth” through “personal research, seminars, networking events, and discussions.” The program accepts 30 journalists, there is a monthly stipend of £2,000 ($2,528.27 USD), and “the majority of our Journalist Fellows are fully funded.” The application deadline is February 19. 

–The Daily Beast is accepting applications for its Politics Editorial Fellowship in Washington, DC. The one-year fellowship is “an exciting opportunity for emerging political journalists to learn how a newsroom works while gaining hands-on experience,” including writing daily news pieces on politics and finance. The salary range is $60,000-$65,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more details. No application deadline was given.