♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 01/19/2024♕

 

 

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: –The Guardian UK‘s assistant opinion editor, Lucy Pasha-Robinson, is looking for pitches of opinion essays on quitting for their “Why I Quit” series. “It can be something tangible, an idea, a place… but crucially must involve actually quitting.” Keep in mind that it “doesn’t have to be a job. Can be a habit, a thought, a place,” etc. The rates weren’t given, but according to their Freelance Charter page, the rate is “£361.36 [$457.07 USD] per 1,000 words and pro-rated thereafter.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “Why I Quit” in the subject line. 

NEW: –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: –Men’s Journal senior editor Chris Hatler is looking for pitches of op-eds and essays on liquor. “Is there a cheap bourbon you like, or a well-kept secret tequila that no one knows about? I want to hear about it!” The rate is $250 for 600-800 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches (and writing samples) to [email protected]. 

–Business Insider editor Fíona Clair is looking for pitches of guides from “anyone who thinks they know the best, underrated thing to do in their city/state/region.” The pitches can focus on local or international cities. The rates start at $230. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to Fíona via Twitter DM by this Monday, January 22.

–Business Insider‘s Lifestyle/Entertainment editor, Stephanie Pitera Statile, is looking for pitches of essays “from people who made life decisions because of pop culture.” The rates start at $225. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches via Twitter DM to @stephpitera by February 1.

NEW: –Business Insider‘s senior editor of Lifestyle/Entertainment freelancers, Paige DiFiore, is looking for pitches of shopping diaries from “DINKS (dual income no kids) who shop at Costco.” She is specifically “looking for people who will share their household income + what they typically spend at Costco.” The rates start at $220. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to Paige via DM at @nuclearunicorns by February 1 (please do not email her).

–Kill Your Darlings, an Australian arts and culture magazine, is looking for pitches of non-fiction essays and commentary on cultural and political issues. This includes essays and commentary on societal issues, memoir or personal essays on society and identity, or cultural criticism. The minimum rate is $300 AUS ($201 USD) for 1,000-1,500 words. See their pitch guide or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form by January 28.

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

NEW: -Stanford Social Innovation Review’s associate editor, Marcie Bianco, is always looking for pitches of reported articles on new solutions to important problems for the “What’s Next” section of their print magazine. They are specifically interested in a “new (usually less than two years old), promising, but not yet proven solution to an important social, environmental, or organizational problem.” The rate is $600 for 700 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, including info on other sections to pitch to. The pitch deadline is rolling, but send pitches by “early [February] for summer issue consideration.” Send concise pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Positive News editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy is always looking for pitches of “news or features that showcase the best examples of progress and possibility anywhere in the world.” 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. Send pitches to Lucy at [email protected] and, “if you haven’t written for Positive News before, please tell us a bit about your background and writing experience.”

NEW: –Artsy editor Josie Thaddeus-Johns is always looking for pitches from “art writers in Asian art capitals (esp Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore), Paris, Nigeria, Italy, Australia, U.S. outside NYC and LA.” She is also “open to other pitches, but these are priorities.” They “usually pay between $250-$500 per piece (sometimes more) depending on scope.” See their pitch guide or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with your location in the subject line.

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

NEW: –SFGate‘s editor-in-chief, Grant Marek, is always looking for pitches of stories “from people who REALLY understand the Bay Area.” He recently made a new pitch thread detailing what he’s looking for and which editors to pitch for which sections. The rates range from $150-$400+. See his pitch thread or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. “If you’ve got something that doesn’t fit neatly into one of those buckets, hit me up with pitches anytime: [email protected].” 

NEW: –Manitoba Possible’s communications and marketing specialist, Jessica Cable, is looking for pitches of first-person articles from people with disabilities for its Explore Possible series. They are specifically interested in hearing about the “experience of disability or facing barriers to full participation.” The rate is $200 CAD ($147.84 USD) per piece. See their pitch guide or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by Friday, January 26. 

NEW: –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 their pitch guide or our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by March 20.

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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: –The Guardian is hiring an election year reporter based in the southeast to “focus on democracy and politics, writing and reporting a mix of breaking news and features and collaborating with our DC and NY based teams.” Candidates should have at least five years of digital reporting experience. The salary range is $93,000-$99,000. The position is on a 12-month fixed-term contract and is covered by the News Media Guild. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page. No application deadline was given, but the start date is January 2024, so apply ASAP.

NEW: -The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) is hiring a Philadelphia-based digital archivist to “maintain and grow SAADA’s post-custodial digital archive and digital participatory platforms […] to ensure their place as nationally recognized trusted resources for scholars, educators, artists, filmmakers, students, and community members.” Candidates should have at least three years of experience in processing digital archival collections. The pay range is $24.04-$28.85 per hour, and the position requires working 20 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. “Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until this position is filled.”

NEW: -TED is hiring an NYC-based freelance headline writer to join its Publishing & Social team. They are “looking for a detail-oriented copywriter with an ear for language and boundless curiosity.” Candidates should have at least two years of headline writing experience at known and reputable brands with global reach. The rate is $25-$30 per hour. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page. No application deadline was given.

NEW: -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. 

NEW: -Arts & Healing Initiative is hiring a part-time social media manager to “create original graphics and content across all our social media channels,” including promoting community programming and sharing resources. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working for a non-profit or related field in a similar role and must be proficient in Canva. The pay range is $22-$25 per hour and requires working 10 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. “Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.”

–The Cleveland Review of Books is hiring “two or more contributing writers to join [their] roster for 2024.” One will focus on visual art, and “at least one [will be] based in Cleveland, Ohio, and/or greater Midwest with any area of interest.” The writers are expected to produce two to four pieces per year at $100 per piece. “Pieces may comprise a series during the year or simply reflect individual critical-readerly-research interests.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send an intro, writing samples or links, and a notional area of focus to [email protected]. No application deadline was given for these roles. 

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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 application deadline is January 31.  

OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: -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 on February 5, applications will remain open until the position is filled.”

NORTHEAST

NEW: –Boston Public Library is hiring a Community History & Digitization Specialist to work on its Community History projects, including “providing educational pathways for the public to use the library’s digitized local history collections for learning and research.” Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and be “familiar with and interested in Boston history, neighborhood identities, and community activism.” The salary range is $63,508.52-$82,826.30, and the position requires working 35 hours per week. No application deadline was given. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job posting page.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: –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 February 5 at 9 AM CT. Send questions about the position to [email protected]. 

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

NEW: -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.”

NEW: -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. 

-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 has been extended to January 26.

-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 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. 

-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 application deadline is January 31.

-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 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

NEW: –Curationist.org is accepting applications for its 2024 Curationist Fellows Program. The six-month virtual program provides support to “researchers, writers, academics, artists, curators, and other practitioners focusing on cultural heritage or digital citizenship.” All Fellows will be compensated a total of $3,000 for their participation and editorial feature. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and go to their fellowship page to apply. Send questions about the program to [email protected]. The application deadline is next Friday, January 26.

NEW: –Curationist.org is accepting applications for its 2024 Critics of Color Residency program. The six-month virtual program invites critics to “engage critically with the digital artifacts in the Curationist collection.” All Critics of Color will be compensated a total of $3,000 for their participation and editorial feature. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and go to their fellowship page to apply. Send questions about the program to [email protected]. The application deadline is next Friday, January 26.

-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. 

–Rest of World is accepting applications for their Tech x Religion Feature Reporting Fellowship. The program provides an opportunity for three reporting fellows to “work on ambitious feature stories about how technology is transforming religious practices in Latin America, Africa, Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.” Each fellow will receive support, mentoring, and a stipend of $10,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is January 31. 

-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 application deadline 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 application deadline 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 application deadline 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 application deadline is February 1.

-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 is $60,000-$65,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more details. No application deadline was given.