♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 03/22/2024♕

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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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: -Center for Victims of Torture editor Zuri White-Gibson is looking for pitches of stories on mental health or human rights advocacy for AAPI Heritage Month. Writers must be from the AAPI community. The rate is $1 per word (with a cap of around 900 words). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. To pitch, send prior related clips and/or your portfolio, a brief pitch, and your email to @zuri_writes on Twitter/X by next Friday, March 29.

–Light & Seed, a publication of the National Forest Foundation, is looking for pitches of personal essays on “how you’ve been able to connect to or rely on a National Forest or Grassland despite residing in a major city” for its upcoming Winter/Spring 2025 issue. The rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by this Wednesday. March 27.

NEW: -Thrillist senior editor Becca James is commissioning a writer “who has been to Auburn, California and can write a 500-700 word weekend getaway itinerary divided into beats.” The rate is $400. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their general pitch guide for more info, and send “a brief personal introduction” to Becca at [email protected] by next Friday, March 29.

–Parks & Rec Business (PRB) is looking for pitches of stories about waterparks for their July issue. “Tell us all about your slides, obstacle courses, lazy rivers, and everything in-between.” The rate is $400 for 1,200-word articles. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to Northstar Publishing Inc.’s editor, Jefferey Spivey, at [email protected] by April 5. 

–The Daily Beast‘s Senior Editor of Innovation, Tony Hồ Trần, is looking for pitches of “stories focused on solutions-oriented climate technology (e.g., geoengineering, infrastructure, future cities/communities)” for Earth Day. The rates are typically $350-$450 for 800-1,200 word stories, but they “can definitely offer more depending on the scope of the story.” See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] or @TonyHoWasHere on Twitter by April 5.

NEW: –Wired for Adventure editor Annaliese Smith is looking for pitches of practical guides on adventuring in the mountains. “For this the trip shouldn’t be the main focus of the piece, the advice should be.” The rate is about $315.32 (or £250) for 1,200-1,600 words plus images. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. The pitch deadline is April 2 and you must be able to file by April 22. Strong images are a must. 

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

NEW: –The Drift is always looking for pitches of fiction and nonfiction stories and essays “driven by sharp, surprising argumentative interventions in ongoing conversations.” These may include: socially engaged cultural criticism; class-sensitive analysis; pieces that point out what’s being avoided or talked around in politics, media, arts, or even academia. The rate is $500-$1,000 for short stories and $2,000 for essays. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their essay pitch guide for more info. Send essay pitches to [email protected] and fiction pitches to  [email protected]. 

NEW: –Wealth of Geeks‘ CEO, Michael Dinich, is always looking for pitches of guides on how to monetize your passions. “If you make money with Lego, video games, D&D, cosplay, attending comic cons, or anything else geeky we would love to hear from you.” The rate is $450 for at least 1,500 words (plus a bonus for images). See our Opportunity Finder listing or their general pitch guide for more info, and send pitches for the series to [email protected]. 

NEW: –PublicSource is always looking for pitches of first-person essays that “elevate the voices of people in the Pittsburgh region and bring unique perspectives to [its] audience.” They want essays that tell a story about your personal experience in the Pittsburgh region, connect your personal story to a broader civic issue or solution, are useful to others, or make a reader feel some kind of emotion. The rate is $300 per essay. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info, and send First-Person pitches using their submission form.

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.” They are “interested in stories across themes and beats, as long as it connects to Appalachia and the experiences young people are having/issues they’re thinking about or impacted by/etc.” No prior experience is required. 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 to [email protected]. 

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

NEW: –Observer‘s arts editor, Christa Terry, is looking for pitches of themed book roundups that “can be based on season/genre/holiday/trend/’best of’/etc.” She is ideally looking for “a regular 4x per month books contributor,” and she wants roundups that feature new releases — “unless there’s some context for the list featuring older books (a la classics in a genre or similar).” The rate is $175 per roundup. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send an email with clips to [email protected]. 

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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: –IGN‘s Guides executive editor, Miranda Sanchez, is always looking for new freelance writers to produce guides on popular and trending games. Please note: “Rates and frequency of assignments will vary based on time of year and budgetary constraints.” The rates start at $300 for gaming features. See our Opportunity Finder listing or their pitch guide for more info on other sections they accept pitches for, and send inquiries about being a guides writer through their freelance application form.

NEW: -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.”

NEW: -EducationScape is hiring multiple sub-editors for its Schools Week and FE Week publications. Candidates should have strong experience in news journalism, be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and be meticulously attentive to detail. Knowledge of the education sector is not essential but desirable. The rate is about $226.85 (or £180) per day over 7.5 hours. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info. To apply, send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. 

-Christie’s Auction House is hiring an NYC-based features writer and editor on a temporary contract. Candidates should have at least two years of “digital editorial experience at a fast-paced online publication or content studio, preferably in arts and/or luxury space,” and “demonstrated art historical knowledge, from classics through contemporary art.” The rate ranges from $26-$30 per hour. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page by this Monday, March 25. 

 

 

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FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS

NORTHEAST

-Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is hiring a Providence, RI-based planning and preservation writer to lead the organization’s communications efforts. Candidates should have at least one year of professional journalism experience as a metro or related beat reporter. The salary range is $55,000-$62,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is April 1.

WASHINGTON, DC

NEW: –STAT is hiring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a Washington, DC-based healthcare business and policy editor to lead its business and policy teams. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in daily journalism, with a background in editing and reporting health and business stories. The minimum salary is $100,000. Although they prefer the editor to be based in Washington, the editor must also be able to work closely with reporters across the country. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: –IGN is hiring a guides editor to create coverage of popular and trending games in short, helpful formats. The editor must be able to work EST hours or be in the UK. Candidates should have some published video game strategy guide work. The salary range is $70,000-$85,000 if the role is being performed in New York City, but it will be different for other locations. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page.

–The New Republic is hiring an associate writer to join the breaking news desk, “writing about politics from a progressive viewpoint.” Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience. The salary range is $65,000-$70,000. The position is covered by the NewsGuild of New York and is remote, but you must be based in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page. The application deadline is this Sunday, March 24, but “please apply ASAP if you’re interested, as we’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.”

INTERNATIONAL

-The Gecko Project is hiring an investigations editor to help manage a small team of reporters as they expose how officials and corporations exploit the environment for private gain.” Candidates should have at least three years of experience overseeing investigations for a media organization. They will consider candidates based in time zones between UTC and UTC+8, “with a preference for candidates based in the UK or Indonesia.” The salary listed (£60,000 [or $76,330.50 USD]) is for a candidate based in the UK. The salary offered may vary based on your location. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. The application deadline is next Friday, March 29. 

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OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: –The Whitney Museum of American Art is hiring a curatorial assistant to assist with scholarly projects and other tasks. Candidates should have research and writing skills, as well as a deep knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art history and an interest in moving image art. The salary is $55,000, and the position “may be” covered under UAW Local 2110. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the job page. 

NEW: -The Isamu Noguchi Foundation is hiring an NYC-based communications manager to develop and refine its strategic vision, values, and goals for publicity and media relations. Candidates should have at least four years of experience “in a communications role at an arts organization, arts communications agency, arts media/journalism, or other comparable experience.” The salary range is $75,000-$85,000.  See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. 

NORTHEAST

NEW: -South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) is hiring a Philadelphia, PA-based senior marketing manager to drive brand awareness, community engagement, and revenue growth. Candidates should have at least a decade of relevant professional experience, and must be available for “occasional travel, weekend/evening meetings and events, and time-sensitive deadlines.” The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, including how to apply. 

CALIFORNIA

–Santa Cruz Local is hiring a community engagement and fundraising manager to grow donations and develop a system for hearing from Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley residents about their priorities. Some experience with fundraising is required. The rate ranges from $27-$29.92 per hour. Send questions about the position to CEO and co-founder Kara Meyberg Guzman at [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the job page for more info, and apply through the online application form by April 1.

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EVENTS AND RESOURCES

-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.

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

NEW: -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 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 our Opportunity Finder listing or the award page for more info, including how to apply. There is no entry fee, and the deadline to apply is next Friday, March 29. 

-The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is accepting applications for its grant program. They provide “grants up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects.” They consider proposals from both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media — text, audio, photo, and short-form video. Send inquiries about the program to [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the grant page by March 31.

-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: –Texas Highways is accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Editorial Internship in Austin, TX. Interns will fact-check articles for print and write and pitch stories for texashighways.com, among other tasks. The internship is full-time and pays $18 per hour. Send questions about the program to associate editor Julia Jones at [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply through the internship page by March 31. 

NEW: -WHYY is accepting applications for its Summer 2024 internship program in Philadelphia, PA. The program includes multiple tracks: Public Information, Newsroom, Newsroom (The Pulse), Media Arts Education, and TV Production. All internships pay $15 per hour; each session is a 12-week program with interns working 16 hours a week for all internships, except Newsroom internships, which are 20 hours a week. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the individual internship pages to apply. The application deadline is April 1.

NEW: -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.

NEW: -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. 

-Mother Jones is accepting applications for its Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program, which offers a crash course in investigative journalism. The next fellowship cycle will begin in June 2024, and run for one year. Fellows receive $23.52 per hour and are covered by the AFL-CIO union. The program is remote, but fellows can work in a San Francisco, Washington, DC, or New York City bureau offices. Send questions about the fellowship to their Research Editor, Ruth Murai, at [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing or the fellowship page for more info and apply through their application form by this Sunday, March 24.