Opportunities 05/04/2022
Input, Vulture, Oxford American, 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 written by Chris Erik Thomas , who would recommend reading their very timely Study Hall report on the downfall of queer media . The newsletter is released on Wednesdays. Once in a while, we take a day off for mental health breaks and holidays.
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STUDY HALL EVENTS PROGRAMMING
►ASK ME ANYTHING: A series of one-hour dialogues that are hosted via Zoom covering topics that include: the politics of labor, racial dynamics in arts publishing, and managing stress while freelancing.
–AMA with journalist and researcher Zachary Siegel will take place today, May 4 at 3 PM EST . Siegel writes for a variety of news outlets and magazines, including New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Slate, and WIRED. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about hybrid reporting that bridges writing, reportage, and personal narrative as well as burnout, moral injury, and addiction. The discussion will take place on Zoom via this link and be limited to the first 100 people to log on.
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] .
OPPS SUCCESS STORIES
Did you turn a pitch call into paid work or land a job, fellowship, internship, or some other gig you found in the Study Hall Opps newsletter? Let us know and we’ll give you a shoutout. Send the details to [email protected] with “Opps Success Story” in the subject line.
– Kyesha Jennings was paid $300 to do a Q+A with audio engineer Ann Mincieli for Grammy.com. She reports that the “experience was super smooth” and “the editor [Jessica Lipsky] was so great to work with.”
– Timmy Facciola was paid $650 to write a feature on NY Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Astorino for The River Newsroom. He reports that they “were a pleasure to work with.”
– Hilary Hattenbach was paid $300 to write a story about Beth Wilmurt, a choir director and thespian in San Francisco, who transitioned 100 older adults from a live choir to a virtual choir during the pandemic for the new print issue of Damn Magazine. She “enjoyed working with the editor, Emily Kennedy.”
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.
NEW: – Accessible Social is a free resource hub that helps make your social media content more accessible to people with temporary or permanent disabilities, including vision and hearing impairment.
NEW: -The Trans Journalists Association’s Style Guide is a tool for reporters, editors and other media makers to improve coverage of transgender people and the various issues happening within the trans community.
-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.
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
–Input is looking for pitches of stories on Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creators, innovators, and founders for AAPI Heritage Month. They are also interested in pitches from AAPI writers “who have stories that fit within [their] verticals (tech, culture, gaming, style, reviews, guides, etc.).” The rates range from $0.50-$1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected]. The deadline to send pitches is the end of May.
–TransLash is looking for pitches of stories on trans and gender nonconforming joy. The rate is $350 for pieces of 750-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Refinery29 is looking for pitches of personal essays “that fit into the headline template ‘blank made me gay’ or are about being single and queer.” The rates start at $300 for short, non-reported essays and increase depending on reporting. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Bob Vila is commissioning writers to produce buying guides on “cleaning, pools, tools, woodworking, generators, HVAC, smart home, residential construction, real estate, plants, and landscaping.” The rates range from $250-$600 per guide. Send inquiries to [email protected].
–Inverse is commissioning freelance writers in New York to do in-person interviews with movie stars. They are interested in assigning pieces, as well as finding freelancers with connections of their own. The rates “could be anywhere from $250 for a quick Q&A to $1000 for a major profile.” Send inquiries to [email protected].
–Monitor Magazine is looking for pitches of feature articles, investigative journalism, and book reviews on the theme of “how REITs [real estate investment trusts] have reshaped Canada’s rental market” for their upcoming September/October 2022 issue. The rate is CAD $300 (USD $234) for pieces of 750 words, CAD $500 (USD $390) for pieces of 1,450 words, and up to $800 for features. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by June 15.
–Vulture is commissioning a culture writer to produce episode recaps of The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the next four episodes, “with a potential to extend depending on when or if our regular recapper can return.” They are also commissioning writers to recap the upcoming seasons of Hacks (5/12), Obi Wan (5/27), Ms. Marvel (6/8), Queer as Folk (6/9), and Love, Victor (6/15). The rate is $200 per recap of 1,200-1,500 words. Send inquiries to [email protected].
–Healthy Rich, a personal finance blog for women, is looking for pitches of service journalism pieces on financial rules that we should get rid of (Money Rules), as well as non-financial habits that impact your relationship with money (Habits). The rates are $200 per article of 1,000-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info. Send Money Rules pitches by next Friday, May 13, and Habits pitches by May 27.
–Variable West is looking for pitches of critical and analytical dispatches on West Coast artists showing at the Whitney Biennial from writers based in (or traveling to) NYC. The rate is $200 per dispatch of 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected] by the end of May or early June.
–Kernel Magazine is looking for pitches of essays, interviews, and other nonfiction pieces on “almost any topic related to technology,” including “climate, labor, and technology in a non-US [or] non-Western setting.” The rates range from $200-$300, depending on the piece. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by May 16.
–Hell Gate, a new worker-owned news outlet, is looking for pitches of essays, photography, reported stories, and features on 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 start at around $200 for an essay or blog post of about 700 words; $250 for a photo assignment; $300 for a reported story; and $400 for a longer feature of at least 1,200 words. To pitch, send an email to [email protected] with “pitch” in the subject line within the next two weeks .
–Punkee is looking for pitches of articles on TV, dating and relationships, Aussie nostalgia and identity, lifestyle, and other topics. The rate is AUS $250 (USD $180) per article. Send pitches to [email protected] .
–SheKnows is looking for pitches of essays on food for AAPI Heritage Month. The rates range from $150-$200 per essay. Send pitches to [email protected] .
-National Survivor User Network (NSUN) is looking for pitches of opinion pieces and critical essays on mental health, racial justice, and migration. The rate is £100 (USD $125) per piece of 500-1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by this Friday, May 6 .
–Adventure Uncovered is looking for pitches of stories on “the intersection of adventure and social [or] environmental change through the lens of abundance” for their upcoming issue. The rate is £100 (USD $125) per piece. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] . “There is no deadline, but good ideas will be commissioned as they come in, so sooner is better!”
–Autostraddle is looking for pitches of personal essays on kink, fetish, leather, and BDSM. They are specifically looking for pitches by lesbian, bi, and queer women and trans writers, and are “primarily interested in hearing from writers of color.” The rates range from $100-$150. Send pitches to [email protected].
NEW EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES
–Rest of World is always looking for pitches of longform features on stories from outside the West that explore the impact of technology. They are especially interested in pitches from writers who are local to the region their story covers. They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays or opinion pieces. The rate is $1 per word for features of at least 3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Task & Purpose is always looking for pitches of reported features, deep dives, explainers, essays, and other formats on military news and culture. The rate is “generally around $500 per piece,” and may be lower for shorter articles, including essays and opinion pieces. See their pitch guide for more info.
–JoySauce is always looking for pitches of narrative stories, opinion pieces, personal essays, timely reported news, profiles, and other formats on “the tapestry of narratives that make up Asian America.” The rates start at $300 for short historical pieces of 500-850 words, and can go up to $0.75 per word for other formats. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Motormouth is always looking for pitches of short stories, interviews, and columns on the “innovators and innovations in online publishing and content marketing,” as well as longer feature articles, essays, and how-to guides on “highs and lows of freelance editorial, nonfiction storytelling, and brand journalism.” The rates start at $250 per short piece of 400-800 words and at $650 for longer pieces of 1,000-2,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Healthy Rich, a personal finance blog for women, is always looking for pitches of stories of financial decisions that would “make a financial planner’s hair stand on end” (Radical Money Moves). The rates are $200 per article of 1,000-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.
***CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL LIST OF EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES.***
FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS
–The Atlantic is hiring a senior editor on a six-month contract to work with multiple staff and contributing writers on their range of newsletters. Candidates should have at least four years of editing experience, including in breaking news and opinion, and a deep knowledge of the current newsletter landscape. The position can be remote or based in New York or Washington, D.C.
–Shape Magazine is hiring freelance writers to take on timely news assignments on health and wellness. Candidates with some health and wellness experience are preferred, but not required. The rates start at $150 per piece. Send inquiries to [email protected].
–The River Newsroom is hiring a managing editor to oversee their coverage of news and issues in the Hudson Valley, including producing their weekly newsletter. Candidates should have extensive editing experience, and a deep familiarity with the Hudson Valley media landscape. The starting salary is $45,000, includes benefits, and requires working 30 hours per week. The position can be based in Kingston or remote, “but all candidates should live in the region.”
–Lifewire is hiring freelance writers to produce reviews and roundups on audio accessories, car tech, computers, laptops, smart home technology, and other topics. Candidates should have experience writing reviews or roundups, including demonstrable experience writing straightforward, practical buying advice. The rates range from $300-$500 per roundup, depending on the topic.
-Blue Stoop is hiring a part-time co-director of programs to implement programs that create “pathways to access writing education, inspiration, and professional support.” Candidates should have a passion for the literary arts and must be located in Philadelphia or in one of their six county service areas. The rate is $40 per hour, and the position requires working 15 hours per week. The deadline to apply is May 16.
EVENTS AND COURSES
-Professional Editors Network is hosting a free workshop on creating contracts and other documents. The event will be led by attorney David Koehser and focus on what contract language makes sure you get paid, what recourse you have if a client doesn’t pay, and other topics. The event is next Tuesday, May 10 from 6PM to 7:30PM CDT.
-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
–Feminist Press is accepting submissions for their Louise Meriwether First Book Prize program. The program publishes a debut work of either fiction or nonfiction that is between 30,000 and 80,000 words. The contest is only for women or nonbinary authors of color. The winner will be awarded a prize of $5,000 and a contract for publication. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, May 8 .
-The Gumshoe Group is accepting applications for their Open Records Request grant program. The program provides grants ranging from $1,000-$1,500 to freelance journalists “with an idea for a public records-based investigative project.” Applicants do not need a history of extensive public records reporting, but “they should be able to demonstrate their potential to pursue this work.” The deadline to apply is next Wednesday, May 11 .
-The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is accepting applications for their Story Grant on U.S. Public Land program. The program aims to fund public service reporting on the environment through grants of up to $5,000 that cover “stipends and expenses such as travel, multimedia production, translation, and more.” The deadline to apply is May 16.
-The Andy Warhol Foundation is accepting applications for their Arts Writers Grant program. The program provides grants ranging from $15,000-$50,000 to “emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art” in three categories: articles, books, and short-form writing. The deadline to apply is May 18.
–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 .
NEW: –NPR and LAist Studios are accepting applications for their paid Oye: The Lab for Latinx Creators funding program. The program aims to provide training and resources to Latinx creators “who bring fresh perspectives and stories in audio that will resonate with Latinx listeners.” The six-week program provides access to recording equipment, a team stipend of up to $2,500 to cover time dedicated to pilot production, and other resources. The deadline to apply is May 25.
FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS
–The Nation is accepting applications for their paid summer and fall 2022 internship program. The program pays $18 per hour ($630 per week), and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week. The internship can be remote but preference will be given to “those able to be in the NY metropolitan area during the internship.” The program runs from July 11 through December 18. The deadline to apply has been extended to this Friday, May 6.
–Grist is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows can choose between programs covering climate solutions, data, environmental justice, the Midwest, Indigenous affairs, and the news. The fellowship pays $3,334 per month and fellows are eligible for health benefits. The deadline to apply is next Friday, May 13.
–Phenomenal World is accepting applications for its paid editorial fellowship. The fellow will copy edit and proofread articles, work through multiple stages of editing on drafts, and other editorial tasks. Applicants should have at least three years of news, magazine, or book publishing experience. The fellowship pays $2,500 per month, and fellows are expected to work roughly 20 hours per week. The fellowship can be remote or based in their New York office. The deadline to apply is next Friday, May 13.
–Apple News and the National Association of Black Journalists are accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. The program is aimed at recent graduates and early career journalists, and fellows will rotate between various editorial teams before choosing a single focus area. Candidates must be able to work out of New York or Cupertino, CA. The fellowship is for one year, runs from June 2022 through February 2023, and the rate is $42 per hour. The deadline to apply is next Friday, May 13 .
– Jewish Currents is accepting applications for their paid 2022-2023 fellowship program. The fellow will evaluate pitches and other editorial content; fact-check print and web pieces; edit, report, and write pieces; and other tasks. The fellowship pays $41,000, and the fellow is expected to work full-time for one year. The fellowship is remote, but “applicants should be able to work on Eastern Time.” The deadline to apply is next Sunday, May 15.
–Words Without Borders is accepting applications for their paid editorial fellowship program. The fellow “gain hands-on experience with all aspects of the publication of a digital literary magazine – from issue planning to online promotion.” Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in international literature. The fellowship is remote, pays $16 per hour, and fellows are expected to work at least 16 hours per week for nine months. The fellow must be able to work between the hours of 10AM and 4:30PM EST. The deadline to apply is May 16.
NEW: –Chatelaine is accepting applications for their paid Editorial Fellowship for Racialized Journalists program. The fellow will “learn the ins and outs of magazine editing for both print and digital,” including assigning and editing a range of content. The fellowship is only for “a woman or non-binary person in journalism who is Black, Indigenous, or a person of color.” The fellowship pays CAD $4,250 (USD $3,315) per month, and the fellow will be expected to work full-time for three months — including two days per week in their Toronto office. The deadline to apply is May 24.
–Insider is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program on their Health team. The program offers three fellowship tracks: a London-based fellow to cover health news, personal health, and service stories; a New York-based fellow to focus on fitness and nutrition; and a New York-based fellow to focus on the business side of healthcare. All fellowships are six months, and the London fellow will be paid £23,000 (USD $28,900), while the two New York-based fellows will be paid $20 per hour. There was no deadline given to apply, but the fellowship runs from June to December.
–Insider is accepting applications for their paid Hollywood and Entertainment Contributors Fellowship program. The fellow will seek out and interview “people working in Hollywood and its related entertainment industries” for a series of “as-told-to” first-person articles and essays. The fellowship is remote, pays $20 per hour, and fellows are required to work 40 hours per week for six months. There was no deadline given to apply, but the fellowship runs from June to December.
–Insider is accepting applications for their paid Transportation Reporting Fellowship program. The fellow will focus on aviation and space, and will “interview C-suite executives, cover breaking news on major industry players like Rivian, and analyze trends caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.” The fellowship is remote, pays $20 per hour, and fellows are required to work 40 hours per week for six months. There was no deadline given to apply, but the fellowship runs from June to December.
–Marie Claire is accepting applications for their paid editorial fellowship program. The fellow will write for “all [their] verticals, in addition to supporting [their] senior editorial staff.” The fellowship is based in New York, and fellows will be expected to work Monday through Friday from 10AM to 5PM for six months. The fellowship is paid, but the rate was not publicly given. Send clips and a resume to [email protected].
–StreetsblogMASS is accepting applications for their paid summer and fall fellowship program. Fellows will cover the election, housing, and transportation issues in Massachusetts. Applicants should have a strong interest in transportation policy, and must live in or near Massachusetts in order to attend public meetings, conduct interviews, or visit project sites. The program can last for either three or six months, and will pay $12,500 per quarter as well as up to $1,00 in “registration fees or travel costs associated with professional development events or training.” No deadline to apply was publicly given.
JOBS
NEW YORK
–Decider.com is hiring a reporter and writer to cover film and TV news, with an emphasis on streaming services. Candidates should have at least one year of editorial experience, and a passion for pop culture coverage. The starting salary is “ at the low end ” of the $50,000 range, but is commensurate with experience.
–CoinDesk is hiring a senior editor to grow the educational and evergreen content in their Crypto Explainer+ section. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism or editing experience, including experience covering crypto and financial markets. The starting salary is $110,000 . The position can be based in New York or be remote, including in the U.K. and India.
–Apple News is hiring for multiple positions, including a newsletter editor ; a weather and climate news editor ; a sports editor ; and a copyediting and standards editor to ensure editorial copy is error-free. Candidates for all positions should have strong editorial judgment, be fluent with data and analytics, and be able to work some nights and weekends. No salary info was given for the roles.
–Tripadvisor is hiring an audience engagement editor to grow their content section, including writing and publishing social copy. Candidates should have at least eight years of audience development experience, including a “proven, quantifiable track record of growing audience.” No salary info was given for the role.
–New York Focus is hiring a staff reporter to produce “a mix of investigations and news stories on issues related to climate, energy, and environmental justice in New York state.” Candidates should have a familiarity with climate and environmental policy and with New York politics. The starting salary is $55,000, commensurate with experience. The deadline to apply is May 15.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
–City Cast DC is hiring a newsletter editor to lead their daily newsletter on local news, culture, and information. Candidates should have at least three years of writing or editing experience, including some reporting experience, and a “voracious local news diet.” The salary range is $65,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. The deadline to apply is next Monday, May 9.
TEXAS
-Rice University is hiring a Houston-based managing editor to manage the printed and digital content for Rice Architecture’s publications program, including Cite Magazine and their Architecture at Rice book series. Candidates should have at least five years of experience working with architectural or academic publications.
–D Magazine is hiring a Dallas-based online dining editor to lead their SideDish section, including their restaurant and bar directories. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, and familiarity with the Dallas dining scene is preferred, but not required.
–Texas Monthly is hiring a newsletter editor to produce and manage their editorial newsletters, as well as building new campaigns. Candidates should have demonstrated experience producing editorial products via email newsletters, as well as some experience writing and testing headlines and subject lines. The position can be remote within Texas – or elsewhere in the United States, for someone with strong existing Texas knowledge – but candidates based in, or willing to relocate to, Austin are preferred. The deadline to apply is May 20.
CALIFORNIA
–Apple News is hiring a Los Angeles-based editor to source and select stories for their Local News feature. Candidates should have strong editorial judgment, proficiency with data and analytics, and must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday. No salary info was given for the role.
NORTHEAST
–The Philadelphia Inquirer is hiring an arts and entertainment editor to oversee their team of reporters covering “everything happening in the world of art, music, theater, film, dance, and more.” Candidates should have some experience enacting organizational change, and background in thinking about art and entertainment in all forms, including “a depth of understanding for both the classical music and Tiktok trends.”
-The Institute to End Mass Incarceration is hiring a Cambridge, MA-based managing editor to oversee the publication of their online journal, Inquest . Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience, and an “understanding of the landscape of current efforts to address the crisis of mass incarceration” is preferred. The salary range is $69,100-$116,100, commensurate with experience, and the editor will be expected to work 35 hours per week. The deadline to apply is May 13.
–City Cast Philly is hiring a newsletter editor to lead their daily newsletter on Philadelphia news, culture, and information. Candidates should have at least three years of writing or editing experience, including some reporting experience, and a “voracious Philly news diet.” The salary range is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. The deadline to apply is May 19.
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 be able to 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 this Friday, May 6.
REMOTE-FRIENDLY
–Forbes is hiring two senior editors to oversee the production of custom-designed articles for their branded content studio, Premium Posts. Candidates should have at least six years of editing and content production experience. No salary info was given for the role.
–CoinDesk is hiring a senior editor to grow the educational and evergreen content in their Crypto Explainer+ section. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism or editing experience, including experience covering crypto and financial markets. The starting salary is $110,000 . The position can be based in New York or be remote, including in the U.K. and India.
–HuffPost is hiring a reporter to produce health and wellness service journalism stories. Candidates should have some experience reporting and writing health and wellness stories, as well as a strong interest in mental health, self-care, medical conditions, body image, inclusive fitness and other topics. The position is in the WGA-E bargaining unit, but no salary info was publicly given.
–Insider is hiring a senior reporter to cover business owners on their entrepreneurship team. Candidates should have some reporting experience covering privately-held businesses of all sizes, and a “strong interest in telling the stories of entrepreneurs, both large and small, and how they’re shaping innovation, work, and society.” The salary range is $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.
–NPR is hiring a reporter to cover “the role corporations are playing in our changing climate.” Candidates should have at least seven years of journalism experience, including “a robust body of climate journalism work that includes stories about corporate activity and accountability.” The starting salary is $120,000. The position is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. The deadline to apply is next Monday, May 9 .
–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 at least seven years of communications experience. The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000. The deadline to apply is in May.
INTERNATIONAL
–CoinDesk is hiring a senior editor to grow the educational and evergreen content in their Crypto Explainer+ section. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism or editing experience, including experience covering crypto and financial markets. The starting salary is $110,000 . The position can be based in New York or be remote, including in the U.K. and India.
–New Scientist is hiring a features editor to commission and edit “at least 23 timely and compelling features” per year, as well as building contacts with writers and scientists. Candidates should have significant editing and feature writing experience, and a passionate interest in both science and technology. The position can be based in London or “be worked remotely from the US.” The deadline to apply is May 20.
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