Opportunities 04/13/2022

MIT Technology Review, Jewish Currents, Grist, and more.

The Study Hall Opportunities newsletter is a weekly compilation of pitch calls; freelance, part-time, and temporary gigs; events; fellowships, scholarships, awards, and grants; internships; and full-time jobs. It’s guest-written by Marisa Clogher, who’s having a crawfish boil this weekend. The newsletter is released on Wednesdays. Once in a while, we take a day off for mental health breaks and holidays.

►Have a job posting, gig, or fellowship you want to be included in the next Opps newsletter? Send them to [email protected] for approval with “Opportunity:” in the subject line.

►Editors, submit your time-sensitive or evergreen pitch calls to our Typeform page .

►Let us know if you got a job or landed a pitch through the Opps newsletter! Send them to [email protected] with “Opps Success Story:” in the subject line.

► Tell us what resources have helped you in your freelancing so we can share with other Study Hall members. Send them to [email protected] with “Resource:” in the subject line.

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STUDY HALL EVENTS PROGRAMMING

► ASK ME ANYTHING: A series of dialogues that will be hosted on our Slack channel covering topics that include: the politics of labor, racial dynamics in arts publishing, and managing stress while freelancing.

–AMA with entertainment writer Rachel Simon will take place today, April 13 at 3PM EST. Simon was previously deputy editor of HelloGiggles , entertainment news editor for Bustle , and wellbeing editor for Mic . Participants are encouraged to ask questions about managing stress while freelancing and the art of pitching and promoting your work.

These hour-long conversations will be held in an AMA format in the #general channel on Slack (you’ll need a subscription with Slack access to attend). If you have requests — someone you’d like us to invite or a topic you’d like us to cover — feel free to shoot a note to [email protected] . If you need help updating your subscription, please email [email protected] .

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RESOURCES

Mastering the art of freelancing requires more than just perusing the Study Hall Opps newsletter every week. To help you get the most bang for your buck, we keep track of the many, many resources designed to help journalists. Have a resource you’d like to see included? Send it to [email protected] with “Resource:” in the subject line.

-The Who Published This Website Checklist by Columbia Journalism Review is an essential guide to help journalists and researchers unmask the owner of a website, and also includes tips on tracing the origins of social media accounts and images.

-The Spring 2022 Fellowships and Residencies List by BOMB Magazine tracks all the current fellowships, residencies, and prizes accepting applications, including the location, deadline and residency period.

-The NBCC Book Coverage Publication List by the National Book Critics Circle tracks over 80 publications that publish book coverage (reviews, interviews, essays, etc.). The list includes editor names, contracts, pay rates, and more.

Want more resources? Check out the SpotlightDC Investigative Journalism Fund; United States Journalism Emergency Fund; Transcription Tool Safety Guide; Labor Strike Action Tracker; Rate Sharing Database; NPR Diverse Sources Database; Online Violence Research Hub; Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Developing An Investigative Pitch Guide; Britany Robinson’s Big List of Writing Deadlines; Study Hall Transcriber Database; Freelancing Guide/Editorial Contacts spreadsheet; #FreelancerPayGap spreadsheet; Pitch Guide Database; Chelsea’s Guide to Freelancing doc; PACER; Priya Krishna’s resources for food writing; Election SOS Report; and the Extremism Coverage Prep Guide.

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CALLS FOR PITCHES

Please note that we are not endorsing every publication or company that is listed here. The decision of whether to engage with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. In regards to pitch calls, we try to only share opportunities that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we currently define “fair rates” as being above $100 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.10 per word for longer pieces, 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, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–MIT Technology Review is looking for pitches on their upcoming issue on gender. They’re looking for news, features, profiles, and other story formats at the intersection of technology and gender. The rate is $1 to $2 per word. The deadline to pitch is next Friday, April 22.

–Discover Magazine is looking for pitches for their Planet Earth column. This can include anything and everything found on Earth, past or present. The rate is $1 per word. Email [email protected].

–Fast Company is looking for queer, female, and nonbinary writers to “contribute blurbs on winners of Fast Company’s 3rd annual Queer 50 list.” The rate is $200 for a blurb around 200 words and generally involves an interview with the winner. They’re looking for people with experience writing short and punchy magazine-style blurbs. Send samples and clips to [email protected] by this Friday, April 15 .

–Narratively is looking for pitches of stories of “first-person stories from people who have let a seemingly simple lie turn into years of increasingly complex deception.” The rate is $500 with room to go up for more ambitious stories. The deadline to pitch is this Friday, April 15 .

–Narratively is looking for pitches of stories that “profil[e] inspiring high school sports teams that have both an unexpected success story and a one-of-a-kind hook.” The rate is $500 with room to go up for more ambitious stories. The deadline to pitch is this Friday, April 15 .

–The Statesider is looking for pitches of stories, maps, infographics, photo essays, and other formats on U.S. travel and culture. The rate is $500 for stories of at least 1,200 words, but reach out if you “want to do something shorter, significantly longer, [or] add complexity in some other way.” See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by the end of April.

–TIME is looking for an entertainment writer to make a list of the Top Disney Channel Original Movies to Watch Right Now. The list will include around 10 titles with a paragraph making the case for each one. The rate is $400 for a list of 10 movies. Email [email protected] with a few titles you would include and why.

–Chegg Life is looking for pitches of service journalism, personal essays, interviews, and reported stories on student debt, that appeal to college students and recent graduates. They are especially interested in pitches that intersect with mental health or personal finance, and that offer guidance around current events/policy. The rates start at $350 for pieces of 800 words. Send pitches to [email protected].

-Shutterstock is looking for story ideas for its blog on the topic of “Creative Guidance in a Changing World.” Their audience is marketers, business owners, and designers. The rate is $350 per article, and each article is around 1,000 words. Please reach out to Kristina Libby with story pitches via Twitter or email ([email protected]).

–Jewish Currents is looking for pitches of reported features, essays, book reviews, artist profiles, and other criticism on the theme of “rest,” including labor and anti-work politics; debt jubilees; mutual aid; and other topics. The rates start at $400 for reviews and essays, and are “up to $1 per word” for deeply reported print features. Send pitches to [email protected] with the subject line “REST: [description of pitch]” by April 30.

–Hell Gate , a new worker-owned news outlet is interested in pitches for essays, photography, reported stories, and features about New York City. They want to cover topics as varied as flood mitigation in Central Queens, the disappearance (and reappearance) of underground music venues, below-the-radar union battles, wildlife in all urban contexts, an especially galling subway ad, and a decades-old grudge between spa owners. Rates are roughly at least $200 for an essay/blog post (about 700 words), at least $250 for a photo assignment, at least $300 for a reported story, and at least $400 for a longer (at least 1200 words) feature. To pitch, send an email to [email protected] with “pitch” in the subject line within the next three weeks.

–New Internationalist is looking for pitches of under-reported global justice stories for their upcoming editions. Features should be about 1,000-2,000 words. The rate varies, but they will generally pay “£250 ($272 USD) for 1,000 words in the magazine.” Pitches should be sent to [email protected] .

–Sliced is looking for pitches pertaining to water and scandal; see their Twitter thread for more details. The rate is $0.15 per word, and they’re looking to have drafts in by the end of April. Email [email protected] with bio, pitches, and samples.

NEW EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–INTO is always looking for pitches day in the Life, diary pitches on queer sex, love, and dating, as well as stories about queerness and religion, and first-person pieces on art and culture. The rate is $150 to $200 for 800 words. “Queer BIPOC writers/writers with intersectional identities” are encouraged to pitch. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Positive News is always looking for pitches of “quality, independent reporting about what’s going right.” The rate is £0.25 ($0.32 USD) per word for debut assignments and £0.30 ($0.39 USD) per word for repeated commissions. Email [email protected] to pitch.

–Grid is always looking for pitches on animals, the environment, labor, food, inequity, gender, incarceration and all kinds of overlaps among those subjects. Pay varies depending on the type of piece, but the rate is typically between 1,000 and $4,000 per article. To pitch, email [email protected].

***CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL LIST OF EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES.***

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–Narratively is seeking a guest editor to edit one story a month. They’re looking for someone who has experience assigning and editing feature stories, as well a “broad personal network of writers you have worked with in the past.” This is a freelance position with the possibility to expand into a larger role. The pay is $40 per hour, and the deadline to apply is this Friday April 15.

–The Strategist UK is hiring a senior editor with a strong background in e-commerce. The website offers readers rigorously vetted articles to help navigate the vast online shopping landscape. This is a 10-month fixed-term contract where you will manage the day-to-day running of the UK site—fielding pitches, generating story ideas, commissioning and line-editing e-commerce stories, product reviews, gift guides, and more, all while maintaining the Strategist UK’s unique voice and sensibility. This position is remote, and it pays £ 72,000 ($94,347.72 USD). The deadline to apply is May 10. (Updated with corrected USD rate.)

NEW: –The Take is hiring a video essay script editor to provide notes and rewrite scripts beyond grammar and fact-checking. The pay is $250 per script (about 3,500 words). This is a remote permalancer position. To apply, send a writing sample on film, TV, or pop culture, a brief pitch for a video essay, a resume, and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Script Editor.”

NEW: –The Take is looking for writers to script video essays analyzing pop culture. Writers should have a deep understanding of film and television. This position is remote and will provide freelance work on a regular basis. The pay is $300 per script (about 3,500 words). To apply, send a writing sample on film, TV, or pop culture, a surprising angle for a script, a resume, and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “The Take Writer.”

NEW: –STAT is looking for a freelance journalist to write a report for a health care industry audience on the use of blockchain in health care. The length of this report would be between 8,000 and 10,000 words, including an introduction and conclusion, for a flat fee of $5,500. It would require some reporting and serve as a guide to how the technology is being used and its potential in the field. Interested reporters, please email [email protected].

EVENTS AND COURSES

-Sylveon Consulting is hosting a two-day virtual workshop on how to “competently and respectfully cover trans people and gender-related issues.” The workshop is taught by journalist and educator Tuck Woodstock. There is a fee of $175 for both sessions, but a sliding scale option starting at $50 exists for freelancers paying out of pocket. The workshop will run from today, April 13 and April 20 from 2 to 4PM EST.

-Freelance Solidarity Project will be hosting a virtual panel that will feature Ukrainian freelancers discussing their experiences covering the war, and how newsrooms, editors, and colleagues can support them right now. Attendees are also encouraged to make a donation to the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) Ukraine Safety Fund and the 24.02 Journalism Emergency Fund. The panel will take place next Wednesday, April 20th at 1PM EST.

–Jewish Currents is hosting a discussion on the experience of writing from prison. The panel talk will include incarcerated writers and will focus on the challenges of writing in a restricted environment, their experiences with repression, and the support they’re seeking for their work. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, April 26 from 12PM to 1PM EST.

-Meredith Talusan, a writer and contributing editor at them , is hosting a weekend workshop for “academics who want to transition to writing for the public.” The two-day bootcamp will include a lecture on May 21 and workshops on May 21 and May 22 that will cover op-eds, long-form essays, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and autobiographical fiction. Tickets are $125 for the lecture only, and $300 for the lecture and workshops, however there are scholarships available to cover the costs for both the lecture and workshop.

–Raconteur is offering a free, 12-week online course for budding business journalists, “particularly writers from communities and groups that have typically been marginalized and under-represented in our industry.” Applicants cannot have previously paid, published work or a degree in journalism, and they must be residents of the UK or the Republic of Ireland. The course runs from June 6 to August 29.

-NYU School of Professional Studies is hosting a paid summer program, How to Write Op-Eds and Personal Essays. The program will teach participants how to pitch a story to an editor and will conclude with a complete essay ready for publication. The tuition for the course is $829, and the course will be self-paced and run from June 13 to August 5.

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

-The Whiting Foundation is accepting applications for their annual creative nonfiction grants, “given to writers in the process of completing a book-length work of deeply researched and imaginatively composed nonfiction.” Up to 10 grantees will receive $40,000 each. The deadline to apply is April 25.

–Truthout is accepting submissions for their paid Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize program. The content will highlight original, first-person essays of 1,500 words or less on the topic of prisons, policing or a related subject. The contest is only open to people who are currently or formerly incarcerated. The two winners will be awarded a prize of $3,000 each, and their essays will be published on Truthout . The deadline to submit is May 1.

–Feminist Press is accepting submissions for The Louise Meriwether First Book Prize, which publishes a debut work by a woman or nonbinary author of color. Submissions can be either fiction or nonfiction for works between 30,000 and 80,000 words. The winner will be awarded $5,000 and a contract for publication. The deadline to apply is May 8.

–Oxford American is accepting submissions for their Fall 2022 Fiction Contest. Submissions must be made by a “writer whose fiction has not yet been published in a print publication with a circulation over 5,000 copies.” They are especially interested in submissions with “ties to the South or a story that furthers our mission of exploring the complexity and vitality of the South.” The contest winner will receive a prize of $1,000 and be included in their Fall 2022 issue. The deadline to submit is May 15.

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

-The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their paid 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship program. The fellowship aims to advance the reporting skills of women, nonbinary or gender non-conforming journalists journalists who focus on human rights and social justice. Applicants should have at least three years of journalism experience. The fellowship will last for seven months and provides a monthly stipend of $1,500 to cover living costs, including arranging and covering the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City, but does not include a salary. The deadline to apply is this Saturday, April 16 .

–The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism is accepting applications for their summer/fall 2022 internship session. Interns are paid $18 per hour for 35 hours of work per week. The program runs from July 11-December 18. The deadline to apply is next Friday, April 22 .

NEW: –Marie Claire is hiring an editorial fellow to write “all [their] verticals, in addition to supporting our senior editorial staff.” This is a six-month fellowship based in New York, and the hours are Monday-Friday 10 AM to 5 PM. The position is paid, though the rate was not given. Email clips and a resume to [email protected].

NEW: –StreetsblogMASS is accepting applications for a summer/fall fellow to cover election, housing, and transportation in Massachusetts. Candidates should have a strong interest in transportation policy and live in or near Massachusetts in order to attend public meetings, conduct interviews, or visit project sites. This is either a 3-month or 6-month fellowship, and the pay is $12,500 per quarter.

-Voces Internship of Idaho is accepting applications for their next rounds of internships aimed at “opening doors for young Latino Idahoans to get professional paid experience to kick-start their careers.” Applicants must have graduated from an Idaho high school, be a current college junior, senior, recent graduate, or something equivalent, and must be of Hispanic or Latino descent. Fall and spring semesters are part-time, while the summer semester is full-time. Email [email protected] with the outlined application materials by the deadline April 24.

–Business of Fashion is now accepting applications for their Next Generation Black Journalists Fellowship, “a six-month, part-time, paid reporting and writing programme designed to train and publish aspiring Black writers in the field of fashion business journalism.” Black writers from any country are eligible to apply, and a formal education is not necessary. The program begins June 1 and ends in November. The deadline to apply is April 30 at 5 PM EST.

–Grist is accepting applications for six fellows in climate solutions, data, environmental justice, Midwest, Indigenous affairs, and news. Fellows are paid $3,334 per month and are eligible for health benefits. The deadline to apply is May 13.

NEW: –Apple News and the National Association of Black Journalists are accepting applications for their full-time fellowship aimed at recent graduates and early career journalists. Fellows will rotate between various editorial teams then choose a single focus area. Candidates must be able to work out of New York or Cupertino, CA. The fellowship runs from June 2022 to February 2023 and the pay is $42 per hour. The deadline to apply is May 13 at 11:59 PM PT.

JOBS

NEW YORK

–Wirecutter is hiring a full-time staff writer to review floor care appliances. Candidates should have at least two years professional writing experience, and experience with writing how-to guides is preferred. The position is based in New York, but they are a “highly remote-friendly culture.” This is a union position.

–Scientific American is hiring a managing editor to “edit print articles and multimedia, manage budgets, collaborate with business and development teams, and explore new products.” Candidates should have at least seven years experience in journalism and a knowledge of science, health, environment, and/or technology. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and three to five samples of your work.

–Slate is hiring a senior audience development manager to help them grow their podcast audience. This person will manage the show and season launches and will attract new listeners to the show. Candidates should have at least two years experience working in marketing or audience development for audio. The job is based in either New York or Washington, D.C., but strong remote candidates will be considered. This is a union position.

–The Stream is hiring an associate producer to “create a multi-hour interactive daily show and [their] Snapchat show, WTF, America.” Candidates should have a minimum two years of related newsroom or streaming experience. The job is based in New York and implements a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule. The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000.

–The Nation is hiring a fulfillment manager to “manage all consumer marketing efforts including bills, renewals, insert cards, online orders and gift campaigns, as well as assistance with customer service, invoice processing, and list rental clearance.” Candidates should have at least five years experience in magazine subscription consumer marketing. The salary is $70,000, and the deadline to apply is May 5.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

–NPR is hiring an engagement editor to “develop a strategy, craft and curate digital content to help NPR elevate Latinx voices, tell Latinx stories, and reach Latinx audiences.” Candidates should have at least four years experience in journalism or related field, fluency in Spanish, and “demonstrated familiarity with Latinx audiences.” The minimum salary is $95,000.

–The Washington Post is hiring a deputy business editor to “help drive coverage of technology and the economy” and lead a team of over 60 reporters. Candidates should upload a resume and clips of their work by April 18.

CALIFORNIA

–USA TODAY is hiring an audience analyst for their Life & Entertainment team who “loves entertainment, has a passion for social media and newsletters, and a background in editing.” Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and at least five years of editing experience. The ideal candidate is based in LA, and can work in the office or remotely. The minimum salary is $62,000.

–The San Francisco Standard is hiring a senior news editor to manage and drive coverage of politics, policy and current affairs. Main responsibilities will include “managing reporters, helping develop and approve story ideas, editing copy and helping create the tone and style of our report.” Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of newsroom experience and an affinity for management. This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

MIDWEST

–Sahan Journal is hiring an operations manager who will assist with human resources, financial administration, and operations. Candidates should have one to three years relevant experience and a strong attention to detail. The job is based in Minnesota, and the salary begins at $60,000. Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . Interviews will begin April 25.

NORTHWEST

–InvestigateWest is hiring an investigative reporter “who lives to expose wrongdoing, corruption, exploitation, the holes in society’s safety nets and the powerful people responsible for fixing them.” Candidates should have a track record of producing in-depth stories and can work both independently and collaboratively. The job is based in Seattle, WA but is open to remote candidates based in the state of Washington, Oregon or Idaho. The salary range is $40,000 to $65,000 based on experience. The deadline to apply is May 6.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Black Feminist Future is hiring a director of communication to build the communications team and “develop our culture shift work that will focus on building narrative and cultural power to disrupt misogynoir and advance Black feminisms.” Candidates should have seven to 10 years communications experience. This is a remote position, and the salary is $85,000 to $100,000. The deadline to apply is in May.