♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 01/26/2024♕

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)
–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.
–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.”
–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 this Thursday, February 1.
–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 this Thursday, 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 our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form by this Sunday, January 28.
NEW: –Broccoli Magazine is looking for pitches on five specific topics for Issue 20. The topics include an essay on W.B. Yeats and swans, features on the lo-fi charm of mail, short guides to little-known places not seen on social media, and more. The rates range from $200-$400. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by this Wednesday, January 31.
NEW: –Cake Zine is looking for pitches for their upcoming issue, Candy Land, “an issue exploring the ways in which candy intersects with the natural world and other implications of “land,” such as nationalism, borders, ownership, and utopias. This is a lush, summery, unexpected take on candy—not your classic candy cane trope.” The rate is $200 for 500-1,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, including details on how to pitch visual contributions. Send pitch emails with “WRITING PITCH — Last Name” or “VISUALS PITCH — Last Name” in the subject line. Written pitches for Candy Land are due by this Tuesday, January 30, at 9 AM EST, and visual contributor submissions are due by February 6, at 9 AM EST.
EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)
NEW: –Rest of World‘s features director, Vicki Turk, is always looking for pitches of longform, narrative journalism about technology and its impact. They are currently interested in the rise of AI, electric vehicles, Silicon Valley in the rest of the world, the creator economy, China outside China, and local tech companies or personalities. They are not looking for personal essays/opinion pieces, broad overviews of a topic, or surveys of tech ecosystems. The rates start at $1 per word, and features are generally at least 3,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] and/or fellow features director Kevin Schoenmakers at [email protected].
NEW: –Vox deputy editor Izzie Ramirez is always looking for pitches of guides, deep dives, and other stories that “cover the world’s biggest, most neglected moral and technological problems” for their Future Perfect section. “Our work is animated by a baseline question: What would we write about if our only job was to cover the most important and yet oddly neglected stories in the world?” “Most” rates range from $0.50-$1 per word, but “reported stories pay at least $1 per word.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “freelance pitch” in your subject line.
NEW: –Science Friday‘s senior digital editor, Robin Kazmier, is always looking for pitches of “articles covering science, environment, health, and tech, in both English and Spanish.” They are not looking for breaking news, investigative or data reporting, features, book reviews, profiles, or opinion pieces. The rate is $0.50 per word “at the final word count (but not less than the original agreed-upon word count).” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches through their Airtable form.
NEW: –The Amp‘s founding editor, Shannon Lee, is always looking for pitches of profiles of NY-based AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) musicians, plus album reviews and essays. As Shannon recently shared on Study Hall: “We offer $0.40 per word. If you have a story idea or would just like to be in touch, feel free to email me.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –Context News‘ deputy editor-in-chief, Barry Malone, is always looking for pitches of analysis that “highlights the impact of specific policies or legislation” for its newsletter, ‘Policy, honestly.’ The pieces should trace “a decision made in a meeting room to the people at the sharp end of it.” The rate is £500 ($637.27 USD), and they are “open to all countries.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –Defector co-owner Kelsey McKinney is always looking for pitches of reported features, long essays, short pieces, and other formats on music, culture, sports, politics, and art. The starting rates are $500 for shorter pieces and $1,000 for longer essays and reported pieces; they also pay at least $400 per day for audio and podcast work. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –Asimov Press founding editor Niko McCarty is always looking for pitches of long-form articles, Q&As, photo essays, and historical notes “that aim to make sense of this era of biological inquiry and innovation.” They are also currently interested in pitches on Biosecurity for their first issue and occasionally reach out to writers with specific assignments. The pay rate “typically ranges from $500 for short ~1,000 word pieces to $2,000 for a ‘Deep Dive.’” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info. Send pitches to [email protected] with “PITCH” in the email’s subject line, and also include the full pitch within the body of the e-mail. You can also email them about being added to the freelance database with your name and topic of interest.
NEW: –Slate’s senior culture editor, Jenny G. Zhang, is always looking for pitches of reported pieces, dispatches, features, and essays on “TV (both current shows and wider angles), but also the internet, fame, and the harder-to-categorize contours of [culture].” The rates start at $350 and can increase with scope/reporting. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and their pitch guide for editors’ contact emails at other Slate sections. Send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –IGN‘s senior features editor, Matt Kim, is always looking for pitches of features “relating to either big new releases or important anniversaries” in the world of video games, movies, TV, and comics. He is particularly interested in pitches on Tekken 8 and FF7 Rebirth right now and also takes pitches from US-based and international writers. The rate is $300 for 1,400 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their general pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –Nylon Magazine‘s music editor, Steffanee Wang, is always looking for pitches of “sharp ideas (and hot takes) about new scenes, trends, and offbeat observations.” The “rate depends on length and scope of reporting, but typically falls between $300-$500 for a standard web story.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including a selection of recent Music pieces, and send pitches to [email protected].
NEW: –Men’s Journal senior editor Chris Hatler is always 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].
NEW: –Vulture’s TV recaps editor, Nic Jaurez, is always looking for pitches for TV show recaps. As Nic has said in the past on Study Hall’s Slack channel: “Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask if we’re looking or whether [a show] has been assigned.” The rate generally starts at $200, but can range from $150-$300 per recap “depending on the length of episodes and release schedule (weekly vs. full-season drop).” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their general pitch guide for more info, and send pitches and inquiries to [email protected].
NEW: –IJNet is always looking for pitches of tips, deep dives, and other content on journalism. “Do you know of a journalism tool, app, or resource that we haven’t covered? A media innovator who has a fascinating story to tell? Or do you simply want to discuss a current media trend taking place in your country?” Pitches and written pieces can be in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian. The rate is $200 per article. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches through their Submittable form.
NEW: –Business Insider‘s Lifestyle/Entertainment editor, Stephanie Pitera Statile, is always looking for pitches of “general lifestyle/entertainment” stories. She is also looking for freelance travel writers who are “planning on traveling through the Drake Passage this year.” The rates range from $200-$250 for general lifestyle/entertainment pitches, and start at $220 for Drake Passage pitches. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches for all topics to Stephanie via Twitter DM at @stephpitera.
NEW: –GRAMMY.com’s staff writer, Morgan Enos, is always looking for pitches “about diverse artists, genres, and musical communities with national relevance.” According to their pitch guide, they “are mainly looking for larger culture features and lists highlighting the intersection of music with broader issues such as politics, history, health, and technology.” The rates range from $250-$500. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, including general pitching info and the specific columns for which they accept pitches. Send pitches to their senior editor, Jessica Lipsky, at [email protected].
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TIME-SENSITIVE + EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (BELOW FAIR RATES)
NEW: –Dread Central is looking for pitches of opinion pieces and other content from Black writers who love the horror genre as part of its annual Black History Month programming. They are specifically looking for Black writers at any experience level to share their perspectives on the genre. The rate is $100 per piece. “Please only include one pitch per submission (you may submit multiple pitches). We will do our best to respond to all submissions in a timely manner. If you have more questions, contact us at [email protected].” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info and to pitch. Send pitches by this Thursday, February 1.
–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: –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].
NEW: –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 February 7.
FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS
NEW: –TheWrap is hiring a political news reporter to “contribute breaking news reports as they relate to Capitol Hill’s cross section with Hollywood, as well as originally reported political and analysis features for [their] WrapPro subscription vertical.” Candidates should have at least three years of newsroom experience. The “typical salary range” is $40,000-$50,000, but this is a part-time position so the salary will vary. The position will preferably be based in Los Angeles; however, “remote candidates out of New York City and Washington, D.C. will also be considered.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply.
NEW: –InStyle is hiring a freelance Morning News writer to join its beauty and style news team, which requires working “between the hours of 6 AM and 12 PM EST.” The writer will be expected to produce “two and five short-form news articles per day focused on a range of subjects, including celebrity news, red carpet fashion, and other timely pop culture topics.” The rate is $32 per hour. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and go to the job page to apply.
-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.
FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS
NEW YORK CITY
NEW: –WhoWhatWear is hiring a beauty editor with an “unmatched passion for all things beauty, shopping, and trends.” The editor should be “data-driven, well-established in the beauty space, and have notable connections in the industry.” Candidates should have at least five years of experience writing beauty-specific content. The salary range is $62,400-$80,000, and the position is covered by the WGA-East. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page.
NEW: –Billboard is hiring an e-commerce writer to “create shoppable content covering everything from artist merchandise to audio equipment, smart home devices, and more,” including writing in-depth reviews on some of the latest products to hit the market. At least two years of experience working at a news or media organization is a plus, but not required. The “typical” salary is $65,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page.
SOUTHEAST
NEW: –MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, a nonprofit digital news site in Memphis, Tennessee, is hiring a managing editor to guide its “staff of writers from idea conception to final story polish, ensuring that ideas for community and audience engagement are inherent to the work.” Candidates should have “at least eight years in journalism and four years of managerial experience, ideally managing a team of reporters.” The salary starts at $85,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply.
NEW: –MLK50: Justice Through Journalism is also hiring a juvenile justice and youth reporter. The reporter will connect with youth-led and youth-supporting organizations and explore their work and findings. Candidates should be able to “frame work through the lens of the most vulnerable, with a focus on poverty, power, and policy.” The salary range is $50,000-$60,000. The position is funded by Report For America for two years, “with an optional third year.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the Report for America application page. Contact Executive Editor Adrienne Johnson Martin at [email protected] to learn more about this position. The application deadline is this Wednesday, January 31.
WASHINGTON, DC
NEW: –Smithsonian Magazine is hiring a Washington, DC-based digital editor to conceptualize, create, and manage “editorial content about the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, scientific research, collections, and scholarly expertise.” Candidates should have at least seven years of editorial experience. The salary range says $80,000-$100,000, but elsewhere says “up to $95,000,” so make of that what you will. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, and send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].
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 this Wednesday, January 31.
CALIFORNIA
NEW: –TheWrap is hiring for multiple Los Angeles-based positions, including a senior business reporter, a film reporter, and a news editor. The salary ranges are $100,000-$115,000 for the senior business reporter, $55,000-$75,000 for the film reporter, and $70,000-$80,000 for the news editor. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info on each job, including how to apply.
OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS
NEW YORK CITY
NEW: -The ACLU is hiring a New York City-based managing editor to join their Communications and Marketing department. The managing editor will “play a critical role in strategizing, writing, and overseeing the generation of content for the ACLU’s blog.” Candidates should have a “demonstrated experience writing and editing, some of which was for nonprofit/advocacy purposes.” The salary is $126,253. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and the job page to apply.
-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.”
REMOTE-FRIENDLY
–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
-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.”
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS
NEW: -The Porter House Review is accepting submissions for its 2023-2024 Editor’s Prizes in Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction. One winner will be selected in each of the three genres – fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The three winners will each receive an award of $750 and publication in their literary journal. The submission fee for the contest is $10. However, “during the week of January 22 through January 29, this submission fee will be waived.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the award page. The deadline for applications is this Wednesday, January 31.
-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 this Wednesday, 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 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.”
FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS
-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 for US citizens is this Wednesday, January 31.
–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 this Wednesday, 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 this Wednesday, 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 this Wednesday, 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 this Thursday, February 1.
-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 this Thursday, 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 $60,000-$65,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more details. No application deadline was given.
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