♕STUDY HALL OPPORTUNITIES 04/19/2024♕

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)

–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 for more info. Send pitches to editor Erin Vivid Riley at [email protected] by this Monday, April 22.

NEW: –CREEM Magazine‘s managing editor, Mandy Brownholtz, is looking for pitches of reported features on “the intersection of science and rock ‘n’ roll” for its “Nerd Shit” section. According to Mandy: “The basic premise is that we either ask a stupid question and answer it really intelligently, or we answer an intelligent question really stupidly.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send “Nerd Shit” pitches to Mandy at [email protected]. 

NEW: –Unbias the News editor-in-chief Tina Lee is looking for pitches of reporting on strategies that movements and communities have used to fight for democracy as part of its new series, The Democracy Playbook. The rate is $531.96 (or €500) per article. Joint pitches are allowed. They “strive to pay on time” and cover bank transfer fees. “People who speak English as a second or third language are invited to apply.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches through their submission form by May 1.

NEW: -Business Insider’s Lifestyle/Entertainment editor, Stephanie Pitera Statile, is looking for pitches of guides from travel experts who have extensive experience with resorts, cruises, etc. “Thinking people who have: been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts, traveled to every region in Italy, been to every Greek Island, traveled on 20+ cruises, etc!” The rates start at $200. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to Stephanie via Twitter DM at @stephpitera by next Friday, April 26.

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES)

NEW: –Seattle Met editor-in-chief Eric Nusbaum is always looking for pitches of narrative features for their print publication. The features must have a Seattle hook. The publication covers the arts, dining, fashion, travel, and the great outdoors. The rate for print features ranges from $0.50-$1 per word. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

NEW: –New Lines Magazine‘s Middle East editor Kareem Shaheen is always looking for pitches of investigations, lifestyle stories (more on this soon), and stories you’ve been obsessing about that won’t get published anywhere else. These stories must be focused on the Middle East region. The rates are $600 for stories of up to 2,000 words, and longer essays are usually $800. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –WIRED‘s Business editor, Natasha Bernal, is always looking for pitches on stories that provide fresh insight into the big businesses affecting our lives. They are interested in big tech (FAANG + innovative big companies), fintech (B2B and B2C), and more. The rates weren’t given, but the politics section rates start at $500, so they may be comparable. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –International Policy Journal editor-in-chief Kelsey D. Atherton is always looking for pitches of shorter op-ed analysis pieces and longer reported features on international policy issues. The rates are $400 for 750-1,000 word articles and $1,500 for 3,000 word features. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches (no more than a couple sentences) to [email protected]. 

NEW: –SFGATE culture editor Dan Gentile is always looking for pitches of “stories with broad hooks that showcase the Bay Area spirit.” He’s looking for “unique sex/dating features (but not diary entries), hidden SF subcultures/organizations, TV/movie features with local ties,” and more. The rates range from $200-$400 for 1,000-1,500-word features. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

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

–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 for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by May 1.

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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: –The Toronto Star is hiring a real estate journalist on a 12-month contract. The focus will be daily reporting with some feature writing. Candidates should have “a deep knowledge of current affairs and the many issues around real estate, including the state of the market, housing prices and affordability, with a focus on the Greater Toronto Area.” The salary range is about $43,146.66- $68,224.75 USD (or $59,360.75- $93,862.94 CAD). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply.

NEW: -Blueprint Public Affairs is hiring a part-time copywriter to work on campaigns for independent, moderate, and progressive nonprofits and political candidates. Candidates should have at least three years of copywriting experience. The rate ranges from $15-$30 per hour and requires working up to 10 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply.

NEW: -Hims & Hers is hiring a freelance data journalist to write one to two data-driven whitepapers each month. The writer will research and craft compelling narratives around our core treatment categories (sex, hair, and weight loss) geared toward media syndication. The anticipated compensation for this role will be between $1,000 & $1,500 per article, with an expected two to five submissions per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply.

NEW: -The Institute for Independent Journalists is hiring a director of operations and editorial on a part-time, remote contract. Candidates should have at least two years of experience with operations, editorial, or a combination, in a journalism or content setting. The rate ranges from $28-$38 per hour and requires working 15-20 hours per week. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply.

NEW: –PBS KIDS is hiring a Spanish language content coordinator on a part-time, five-month contract. Candidates should have at least four years of experience translating written materials into Spanish for online publications. The rate is $50 per hour. This is a virtual, part-time contract position, approximately 20 hours a week for five months. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by April 30.

NEW: –Marfa Public Radio is hiring a part-time Morning Edition host. The person in the role will host daily newscasts, air local underwriting, and public service announcements, and deliver local breaks to provide weather updates and other information for our audiences. “Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.” The rate is $30 per hour, and the position requires working 20-25 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 5 to 9 a.m.). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 3.

-Globe Community Project is hiring a London-based communications officer to work eight hours per week, starting ASAP. They are looking for a proactive professional to support their mission to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. The rate is $27.59 (or £22.16) per hour. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and apply by April 29.

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FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: –The Guardian is hiring an NYC-based breaking news reporter to cover national and international news stories. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in digital reporting for a prominent newspaper or website. The salary range is $68,000-$77,000, and it is a News Media Guild position. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. 

CALIFORNIA

NEW: –The San Francisco Chronicle is hiring a data visualization editor to manage several reporters. Candidates should have at least three years of experience working in data visualization in a newsroom. The salary range is $110,000-$125,000, and candidates must be able to work in the office at least three days per week.  See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

NEW: –Thrillist is hiring a deputy editor to manage five staff writers and assign, edit, and publish daily news stories. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in digital media, including at least two years as an editor. The salary range is $90,000-$105,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. 

OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS 

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: -Project for Public Spaces is hiring a director of communications and marketing. Candidates must have experience in communications strategy, campaign development, and media relations to be considered. The position is remote, but candidates must “reside in New York City or within a two-hour commute.” The salary is $93,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply through the job form. The job was reposted, so apply ASAP (they seem to have not found a good match yet). 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

-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 by April 30.

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

NEW: -The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for its Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists. The Fund was designed to help women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming journalists xxpose under-reported but critical global issues, undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives, and more. From 2021 to 2022, the average grant size was $6,000. At this time, they are unable to accommodate large grant requests of more than $10,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

NEW: -The Dig Awards are accepting submissions of journalistic investigations and reportages in video and audio format. The awards are divided into three main categories: Video (open to documentaries and films), Audio & Podcast (open to podcasts and radio productions), and Pitch (open to video projects still in the development and production phase). The entry fee is around $53.18 (or €50) for each submission in all video and audio categories. Participation in the DIG Pitch category is free of charge; this category offers a monetary prize of up to $15,954.97 (or €15,000) in funding to a project currently in a pre-production or development phase. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. The deadline is June 2 for Video, Audio, and Podcast submissions, and June 16 for the DIG Pitch category.

-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 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. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply 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.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by May 31.

–Grist is accepting submissions for its Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story contest. The contest invites writers from all over the globe “to imagine a future in which solutions to the climate crisis flourish and help bring about radical improvements to our world.” Submissions can be 2,500-5,000 words. The winning writer will be awarded $3,000. The second- and third-place winners receive $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. An additional nine finalists will each receive $300. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and submit by June 24, 11:59 pm PST.

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

-Mandy Hofmockel updated her calendar of paid internships and fellowships with upcoming deadlines. The resource includes details on pay, location, application deadlines, and links to more info. Bookmark it if you’re looking to apply for upcoming internships and fellowships. 

-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 for more info and apply by this Sunday, 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. It 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. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and send applications by April 28.