♕ STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 04/05/2024 ♕

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR $10,000 PROTOTIPE X SH GRANT

Prototipe Media, a Hollywood-based production company, is awarding 10 micro-grants of $1,000 exclusively to Study Hall members with film/TV ideas. The deadline for micro-grant applications has been extended to April 17th. Sign up for Prototipe Media to apply. 

Prototipe Media encourages you to submit as early as possible because they “will be selecting the micro-grant winners on a rolling basis” until the deadline. Your submission can be as short or long as you want, and it can be pulled from your archives or a story you’re currently working on – there’s no hard and fast rule.

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OPPS SUCCESS STORIES

Did you turn a pitch call into paid work or land a job, fellowship, internship, or some other gig you found in the Study Hall Opps newsletter? Let us know and we’ll give you a shoutout. Send the details to [email protected] with “Opps Success Story” in the subject line.

NEW: –Edwin Arnaudin was paid $250 to write a first-person piece about how the relatively inexpensive Henry McKenna Bourbon turned my dad from a beer guy into a fan of distilled spirits for Men’s Journal. He shared that “senior editor Chris Hatler was a joy to work with.”

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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)

NEW: –Light & Seed, a publication of the National Forest Foundation, is looking for pitches for its upcoming Winter/Spring 2025 issue. Specifically, they are looking for pitches for The Response, “a department that uses the pillars of solutions journalism to investigate how people are responding to an issue of national importance.” The rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch call for more info. Send pitches to editor Erin Vivid Riley at [email protected] by April 22.

NEW: -Business Insider’s Lifestyle/Entertainment editor, Stephanie Pitera Statile, is looking for pitches on cruises. “Did you go on your first cruise and have a bad experience? Did you have the greatest trip of your life? Are you a seasoned cruiser who can give our readers some amazing tips? DM me!” The rates typically start at $220. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to Stephanie via Twitter DM at @stephpitera by April 15. 

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

NEW: –Type Investigations is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on a wide range of topic areas, including racial and economic justice, climate and environmental health, and civil and human rights. The rates range from $3,000-$6,000 for 3,000-5,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Thrillist senior travel editor Allie Conti is always looking for pitches of “well-reported but voice-y travel stories about surprising destinations, subcultures, events, or trends.” The rates are typically between $400 and $500, but “could go up depending on the scope of the story and the amount of reporting involved.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their general pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Longreads is always looking for pitches of personal essays, reported personal essays, and reading lists. They are particularly interested in “pieces on unexpected topics and unique angles.” The rate is $350 for reading lists and $500 for personal essays. Reported essay rates start at $500. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their updated pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. For Reading List pitches, include “Reading List” and the proposed topic/theme in your email subject line.

NEW: –TODAY‘s essay editor Rheana Murray is always looking for pitches of personal essays on “juicy relationship stories,” pop culture news, and more. She has previously put out a pitch call for personal stories about family life, relationships, and health but is “open to anything!” The rates start at $350 per essay. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Current Affairs editor Nathan J Robinson is always looking for pitches of reported features on politics and culture for its print magazine and digital site. Please note: “While we do accept (and encourage!) submissions, we only take a very small number. This is, first, because we are a small magazine with a highly constrained budget, and second, because we really are quite choosy due to our rather idiosyncratic style.” The rate is $200 for online and $300 for print. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches using their submission form.

NEW: –Business Insider‘s associate editor of Life & Entertainment, Emily Krivograd, is always looking for pitches “about general lifestyle, travel, food (we love Ina), effective workouts, or home/relocation (figuring out where to move, especially with a family.” The rates start at $200 per piece. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info. Send pitches to [email protected] or by DMing @Emily_Krivograd on Twitter/X. 

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

NEW: –Hard Copy Media is looking for pitches of essays and op-eds tailored to “busy women who are interested in lifestyle, culture, style, and career development.” The rates are about $184.37 USD (or $250 CAD) for a 500-750 word blog article and about $368.75 USD (or $500 CAD) for a long-form 1000+ word piece. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by April 15.

NEW: –Briarpatch Magazine‘s interim editor, Sophie Jin, is looking for pitches for their upcoming unthemed September/October 2024 issue. They are looking for investigative journalism, interviews, feature articles, narrative reporting, project profiles, and other formats that are “rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle. Pitches must be focused on Canada.” The rates start at $110.45 USD (or $150 CAD) for 1,500 words or less. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by May 1.

NEW: -LGBTQ Nation deputy editor Molly Sprayregen is always looking for pitches of features and op-eds on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, including parenting, businesses, tech, and politics. They are also accepting Pride pitches until “early May.” The rate ranges from $100-$200 per piece. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. Send feature pitches to Molly at [email protected] and send op-ed pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: -Edutopia is always looking for pitches of blog posts on all academic subjects and grades from pre-K through 12. They are particularly interested in pitches on tech integration, comprehensive assessment, and more. The rate starts at $100 for 850-1,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, including how to pitch.

–Pride Source editorial director Chris Azzopardi is looking for pitches of Michigan-focused stories on Pride from LGBTQ+ writers. The rates range from $100-$125 for columns and $100-$250 for news features and other news/pop culture reporting. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form by this Monday, April 8. 

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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: -The California Migration Museum is hiring either a part-time or full-time social media strategist to create and manage its social content. Candidates should have a passion for history, culture, and migration studies. They must be “based in the San Francisco Bay Area or California and be comfortable traveling to Los Angeles and the Bay Area for relevant programs, meetings, and events.” The full-time salary range is $65,000-$70,000, but there is only a minimum of 20 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is April 15. 

NEW: –Business Insider is hiring multiple Singapore-based junior reporters on six-month contracts. Reporters will Pitch, report, and write two to three daily news stories in 300-450 words each. Candidates should be voracious consumers of business and global breaking news and excellent storytellers. The monthly rate is about $3,335.76 USD (or SGD $4,500). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page.

-HumanitiesDC’s public programs coordinator, Maglyn Bertrand, is hiring three part-time journalist trainers based in Washington, DC, for its Community Journalism Program. “A freelancer, contractor, or full-time journalist with a flexible schedule is preferred,” and “the ideal candidate is a journalist with D.C. reporting experience and editing chops, who is comfortable teaching and mentoring others.” The rate is $2,800 and will require about 56 hours total over a 14-week period (about 3-4 hours per week). If you have questions about the position, please email Maglyn ([email protected]) or Christina Sturdivant Sani ([email protected]). See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, and apply through the application form. The application deadline is April 15, but “they will review and respond to applications on a rolling basis.”

FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS

NEW YORK CITY

–The New York Times is hiring an associate producer based in NYC to join its flagship conversation show, Matter of Opinion. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working in a media environment, and proficiency in working with tape, either in audio or video. The salary range is $66,300-$75,000, and the position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job page by April 15.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Prism is hiring a news editor to oversee daily news storytelling and its team of journalists. They will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of Prism’s growth and digital strategies. Candidates should have a “demonstrated commitment” to issue areas that include racial justice, gender justice, and immigration. The salary range is $82,500-$90,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is this Sunday, April 7.

OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: -Poets House is hiring an NYC-based library director to lead its library and archival initiatives. Candidates should have at least three years of “progressively responsible work experience in an institutional setting such as library special collections, archives, or similar cultural heritage institution.” The salary range is $80,000-$90,000 per year. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their job page for more info, including how to apply. “Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.”

NEW: -Open Society Foundations is hiring an NYC-based digital strategy officer to create and manage content. Candidates should have “substantial experience working in digital communications with a proven track record in project management across multiple projects.” The salary range is $102,500-$189,600. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job page.

WASHINGTON, DC

NEW: -The National Children’s Museum is hiring a Washington, DC-based communications and digital manager to join its External Affairs Team. Candidates should have at least five years of communications experience and “exceptional writing and communication skills, including creative writing, editing, social media, proofreading, and attention to detail.” The salary range is $60,000-$65,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply.

CALIFORNIA

-The AAPI Civic Engagement Fund (AAPI Fund) is hiring a Los Angeles-based grants manager to support its grants management and grantee capacity-building needs as it continues its growth trajectory. Candidates should have some knowledge of philanthropic or nonprofit management and operations, including legal and financial compliance. “Fluency in an Asian or Pacific Islander language is an asset.” The salary range is $76,000-$84,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. “Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Preference for applications received by April 19.”

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: -Data & Society Research Institute is hiring an NYC-based researcher to lead a project on Labor, Race, and Technology as a member of the Labor Futures Initiative. Candidates should have a “well-established research track record as demonstrated by research publications (academic, industrial, government, think tank, or equivalent research-centric setting) and public writing and speaking experience.” The role is initially for an 18-24 month appointment, with a longer timeline depending on funding. The salary range is $74,000-$84,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job page by April 30.

NEW: -Mixte is hiring a content design strategist to “drive the visual aspects for our clients to ensure their messages are communicated impactfully. Candidates should have at least five years of experience as a creative designer or content designer. The position is remote, but candidates must⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ be based in (or planning a move to) these states: Oregon, California, Hawaii, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, or New York. The salary is $70,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. 

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

NEW: -The Freelance Solidarity Project is hosting a Zoom panel talk on the present and future of the media industry this Tuesday, April 9, at 7 pm. Journalism Futures, a collaboration with the National Writers Union, is a response to the recent layoffs and closures across the industry. Panelists include Victor Pickard of the University of Pennsylvania, Brandi Collins-Dexter of the Shorenstein Center, and Matt Peace, president of Media Guild of the West. RSVP here.

-Jennifer Mattson is teaching a writing workshop on Thursday, April 25.  Get Unstuck, Start Writing Again is a two-hour generative writing workshop that will “get you writing no matter how stuck you are and teach you how, where, and when you do your best writing.” Jennifer is a writer, editor, journalist, and former network news producer for CNN, CNN International, and National Public Radio, and she teaches creative writing at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. The course will cost $75. Seats are nearly sold out, so sign up ASAP. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

NEW: -Shared Bylines is accepting applications for the David Brown Scholarship for visually impaired journalists. The scholarship offers a $3,000 grant (be used however the recipient sees fit) or mentorship with two mentors — applicants can apply for ​​a scholarship, mentorship, or both. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the application page for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is April 30.

-High Desert Museum is accepting submissions for its 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a similar connection to the desert, recognizing the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative. In 2024, the Prize will recognize the winner with a $3,000 cash award and a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, on September 26, 2024. Please send additional questions to [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the prize page by May 1.

-The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant for Writing on Sculpture. The program offers one $20,000 grant per year. “The writing grant is specifically for a writer who generates fresh writing and thinking on the history, aesthetics, purposes, imagination, or situation of sculpture. Supported categories of writing include essays and books.” Send questions or concerns regarding the application to [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the grant page for more info, and apply through the application form by May 31.

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

NEW: -The National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for its Fellowships for Digital Publication grant program. The awards are granted to individual scholars to support interpretive research projects that require digital expression and digital publication. The maximum award amount is $5,000 per month, and the fellowship period is six to twelve months. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the fellowship page by April 17.

–More Perfect Union is accepting applications for its six-month fellowship program, which is split into several tracks: Editorial Video, Vertical Video Editor, Writing and Social Media, or Social Graphics and Thumbnail Designer. The rate is $20 per hour, plus up to $500 per month home office expense reimbursement, and requires working full-time from May 28 through November 29. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the respective fellowship pages by this Sunday, April 7.

–CalMatters is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 College Journalism Network Fellowship in California. Fellows will take part in ambitious joint reporting projects with other fellows, as well as covering stories on their own. Fellows devote an average of 10-15 hours per week to the remote fellowship, with a flexible schedule and a stipend of $1200 per month, and must be able to attend “at least one in-depth, expenses-paid training in Sacramento at the beginning of the program.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the fellowship page by April 12.

-The International Women’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship for women and nonbinary journalists. The Fellow will complete research and coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies and journalism internships at The Boston Globe and The New York Times. They receive a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs; the IWMF also arranges and covers the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the fellowship page for more info and apply through their Submittable form. For any other questions, please email Taylor Moore at [email protected]. The application deadline is April 21.

-The Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI) is accepting applications for the 2024 MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship. The Fellowship awards a stipend of $10,000 and is designed to enable Fellows to work on the project over a four-month period while still maintaining their regular employment and/or other contracts. Fellows will also be awarded up to $5,000 for project-related expenses and will have significant discretion with how to use these funds. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the fellowship page for more info, and send applications through their submission form by April 28.