Opportunities 1/27/2021
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THREE QUESTIONS WITH A COMMISSIONING EDITOR
*Continues slapping hood of Opportunities newsletter.* For the second edition of our new feature, we spoke to Madeleine Schwartz, founder and editor of The Ballot, about what makes a good pitch. Read it and check out their pitch guide for more info.
Study Hall: You’re focusing on the links between authoritarian movements around the world this year. What pitch tips would you give freelancers who are trying to bring attention to this issue in their country?
Madeleine Schwartz: I would encourage freelancers to look at worrying trends in their own countries and ask how they might be related to what’s going on abroad. Where can we see international links? As one example: One area I’m interested in is how Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has shaped the political landscape in Central and Eastern Europe. We’re looking for on-the-ground reporting on things like repression and the militarization of the police; as well as better reporting on how authoritarian movements cross borders.
SH: As a commissioning editor, is there any key ingredient to a perfect pitch for you? Do you have an example of a particular pitch that hooked you?
MS: A good pitch should give a sense of the story and its stakes, as well as a thoughtful and original approach. The Ballot is an opportunity to present writing on politics that isn’t focused on the horserace or deathly dry; we’re also interested in original perspectives and new and interesting ways of capturing this strange political moment that we all find ourselves in.
Since we have writers really around the world, they often tell us about events that have hardly been reported elsewhere: Last year, for example, we ran great pieces on the South Korean new “Women’s Party,” and another on a Croatian politician who campaigned on a promise to dig up a concentration camp to prove the Holocaust never happened. We also published a lot of moving writing from people living in places that are seeing worrisome political change, like Hong Kong and Tanzania. Hearing from people witnessing change in their countries is more important, to me, than publishing analytical reports.
SH: For freelancers who might be new to reporting on politics (or haven’t yet), do you have any advice for jumping into the beat?
MS: There are about a thousand ways to write about politics, some of which I find fascinating and some of which I can’t even bring myself to read. In general, as both an editor and a reader, I’m looking for writing that comes from a particular perspective and doesn’t focus on political infighting or squabbles in ministries. Who cares about those people!
What I want to know is how these politics affect everyone else. A great model for writing about politics that remains both effective and affecting is the London Review of Books’ Diary series, which keeps the discussion at eye-level. Highly recommend. As for writing about politics, I think it’s important to always ask about the stakes: for people possibly affected by legislation, and for the reader reading the article.
CALLS FOR PITCHES
***Please note that we only share pitch calls that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we 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].***
PITCH CALLS FOR BIPOC WRITERS
–Culturas is looking for pitches of reported stories, personal essays, criticism, interviews, and listicles from BIPOC writers that promote the understanding of cultural and ethnic heritage. The rate is $30 for listicles, $40 for interviews, $75 for personal essays or pieces of criticism of 500-800 words, $100 for reported stories of 500-800 words, and $125 for reported stories of over 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.
-ReVision Energy is looking for pitches on the environment and renewable energy from BIPOC writers for their monthly newsletter, Under The Sun. The rate is $0.50 per word for 500-1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.
–LatinaMedia.Co is looking for pitches on television, film, books, and current events from Latina and femme Latinx writers. They particularly want pitches on current events impacting BIPOC communities. The rate is $100 for 600 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–GRAMMY.com is looking for pitches on artist interviews, culture features, album or event anniversary pieces, and more from BIPOC writers for Black History Month. The rates range from $200-$400. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Tech and Learning is commissioning a BIPOC writer with experience writing about education for an upcoming assignment. The story will offer tips from three or four experts on how to incorporate Black History Month into classrooms in a way that doesn’t imply this is the only month in which Black history will be taught. The rate is $300 for 600-800 words. Send inquiries to [email protected].
–Catapult is looking for pitches of personal essays on magic experienced from a non-white perspective. Magic can mean everything from Harry Potter and personal tarot reading to Penn and Teller. The rate starts at around $200 for 1,500-2,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–The Progressive is looking for pitches of reporting on climate issues and reviews of political documentaries. Indigenous, Black, and writers of color are strongly encouraged to pitch. The rates range from $100-$150 for 800-1,200 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Ars Technica is looking for pitches of reviews, interviews, and analysis on Afrofuturism. The rate is $500 per piece, according to a Study Hall member. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Queer Doula Network Magazine is looking for pitches on full-spectrum birth work and gender affirming care from queer writers. They are prioritizing pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is $125 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] by February 20.
OTHER PITCH CALLS
–The Verge is looking for pitches of profiles on artists, collectives, organizers, or anyone else in the DIY scene. They are open to “anything that speaks to how DIY and maker culture is thriving today,” and a focus on marginalized communities is preferred. The rate will be flat, but will work out to roughly $1 per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 28.
–BBC is commissioning writers with experience writing about and reporting on psychology for their Worklife vertical. The rate is $600 for 1,200 words. Send a short bio and some clips to [email protected].
–The Ballot is looking for pitches of stories on international links between far-right groups, authoritarianism across borders, and international movements to combat repression. The rate is $250 for 1,000-3,000 words. They are specifically looking for writers outside of the US. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Texas Monthly is looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, essays, and interviews on lifestyle and culture with a Texas hook. The rate starts at $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected].
–The Bold Italic is looking for pitches of funny, cute, sad, or hopeful dating or relationship stories from the last year for their Pandemic Dating series. The rate is $100 for 500-700 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Travelfish is looking for pitches of longreads set in Southeast Asia. They are especially interested in pitches from writers based in Cambodia and Singapore. The rate is $750 for 2,500-3,500 words, with photos included. Send pitches to @travelfish.
–Men’s Journal is commissioning writers to cover gear roundups, style, apparel, and sports. They are also open to pitches on health, fitness, travel, and entertainment. The rate is $150 for 400-600 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
-The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is looking for pitches of critical book essays, essays on writing craft, and author interviews and features for their new series, The Margins. They also encourage submissions from unpublished and international writers. The rates range from $150-$300. See their pitch guide for more info.
–We’ll Have to Pass is looking for pitches that were rejected at other outlets. They want to find a home for your underappreciated or unplaceable pitches. The rate is $100 per story. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Can I Play That? is looking for pitches of essays, analysis, commentary, and features on game accessibility from disabled gamers. The rate is $100 per piece. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Yes Magazine is looking for pitches of reported stories on the wellbeing of our planet, economic recovery, accountability for Big Oil, and repair for marginalized communities. The rate is $0.50 per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by February 5.
–GameDaily.Biz is looking for pitches of longform stories on gaming, culture, tech and other topics that have a business angle. They are particularly interested in pitches from underrepresented communities and identities. The rate is $200 for 800-1,200 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Insider is looking for pitches of essays from parents who have or had strong feelings about Taking Cara Babies. The rate starts at $400 for non-reported pieces. Send pitches to [email protected].
–The Drift Magazine is looking for pitches on culture and politics. The rate ranges from $300-$500 depending on length, reporting, and research. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Healthline is looking for pitches of essays and tips on living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The rates range from $200-$250, and while they are accepting pitches on a rolling basis, they are looking to form relationships with PsA writers as soon as possible. Send pitches to [email protected].
–The Discoverer is looking for pitches of stories on clever, useful, or under-the-radar travel products. The rates range from $50-$200 depending on length and experience. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Popdust is looking for pitches on music, pop culture, social issues, weird internet niches, memes, and more. The rate is $100 for less than 1,000 words, and $150 for anything over 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Ethena is commissioning writers with experience writing about legal and financial topics. The rate starts at $50 per hour and increases based on experience and the complexity of the project. Send inquiries to [email protected].
–Believer Magazine is looking for pitches of infographics that “categorize something cultural in an uncommon way.” The writer is responsible for the intro and text throughout, but not the actual infographic. The rate is $500 for 500-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected].
–National Catholic Reporter is looking for pitches on cultural issues. The rate is normally $200 for 900 words, but it will vary depending on the writer and topic. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Digital Trends is looking for pitches of original reporting and fresh perspectives on tech-related topics. The rates range from $500-$1,000. Send pitches to @GonzoTorpedo.
–Boston Magazine is looking for pitches of guides on cool or quirky travel ideas in Boston or a short drive away. They preferably want ideas that are safe and outdoors. The rate is $200 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected].
–Eater is commissioning Chicago-based writers to produce maps and guides highlighting the restaurant scene in the city and surrounding suburbs. This will include capturing food photos and learning their CMS system. See their pitch guide for more info.
–Variable West is looking for pitches of micro essays on artists (living or dead) for their Love Letters column. The artist needs to be living and working (or lived and worked, if the artist is dead) in California, Oregon, or Washington, but doesn’t need to have work in an exhibition. The rate is $50 for 200-250 word essays. Send pitches to [email protected] with the word “Pitch” in the subject line.
-The Freelancers Union is looking for pitches of evergreen guides, how-to content, and timely reporting on freelance-related issues for its blog. A personal, genuine voice is highly encouraged. The rate is $250 for up to 1,000 words. Freelancers retain all rights to their work and are encouraged to plug their own businesses. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Study Hall” in the subject line.
FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS
–Prism, a BIPOC-led newsroom, is hiring a remote contributing editor for a multi-article series on refugee resettlement in the US. Candidates should have at least three years of experience as an editor. The position pays $1,000 per month, and editors are expected to work at least 20 hours per month for four months. The deadline to apply is February 1.
–Chatelaine is hiring an assistant editor on a nine-month contract. Candidates should have at least one year of editorial experience in digital or print, with experience at a consumer lifestyle publication preferred. The deadline to apply is February 5.
–CalMatters is hiring news editors to work on a part-time or contract basis. Candidates should have an understanding of diverse communities across California, and should aim to shape their coverage to reflect those communities. The rate starts at $40 per hour, depending on experience and expertise. The position can be done remotely or be based in Sacramento.
–Scalawag is hiring an editor to help manage their Race and Place vertical. Black, Latinx, and Indigenous candidates strongly encouraged to apply. The rate is $35 per hour, and editors are expected to work 15 hours per week. The position is remote within the southern US, but applicants from Atlanta, Birmingham, and Durham are preferred. The deadline to apply is February 16.
–Fortune is hiring a remote digital producer to build and format editorial content for their website and email marketing campaigns. Candidates should have some journalism experience. The rate starts at $40 per hour, and will require 18 hours of work per week.
–WeRateDogs is hiring a freelance writer to (and, yes, this is real) create “Dog Rating” captions for user-submitted dog photos. Candidates should have at least six months of experience writing creative copy, and confidence in both their comedic and “wholesome” writing ability.
–Eater is hiring a part-time editor to oversee their Detroit site. Candidates should have some journalism experience, and have a love for restaurants and knowledge of the local Detroit dining scene. The position requires working around 20 hours per week and is part of the Vox Media Union.
–Axios is hiring for multiple remote freelance positions, including a copy editor and a health care reporter to contribute to their daily Vitals newsletter. Candidates for the reporting position should have at least four years of journalism experience, including experience covering health care.
–Spreadsheet.com is hiring a freelance content writer to create educational and marketing material, as well as descriptions for templates. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working with a content marketing team, and some experience with spreadsheets. The rate starts at $40 per hour, and will initially require 10 hours per week.
-The Poetry Foundation is hiring a news curator on a six-month remote contract to curate a weekly roundup of poetry news. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of the poetry world. The position pays $300 per news roundup, and $35 per hour for up to two monthly, one-hour meetings. The deadline to apply is February 3.
EVENTS
-Study Hall (hey, that’s us!) and MEL Magazine are hosting a pitching workshop on February 5. Mel’s deputy editor Alana Hope Levinson and contributor Zaron Burnett III will walk attendees through an ideal pitch to the publication, and Study Hall’s Chika Ekemezie will moderate. There will be a brief Q+A session afterward. We expect this event to be highly attended, so feel free to shoot your Q&A questions to [email protected] in advance.
-The Chicago Headline Club is hosting a free training course on mental health and trauma in journalism on January 29. The course will include best psychological practices for interviewing survivors, how to manage self-care on the job, and best practices within newsrooms.
-The National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Los Angeles chapter is hosting a virtual career fair on February 6. The fair will include several senior-level journalists explaining how to organize your work materials, and how to write resumes and cover letters.
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
–Dwell is accepting applications for its paid editorial fellowship in New York. Fellows will write original content, and help index and optimize daily news articles. Candidates should have a passion for design and architecture. The fellowship pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 15-25 hours per week for two or three months.
–NPR is accepting applications for its remote Reflect America fellowship program. Fellows will work with producers, reporters, editors and other staff to book a diverse array of experts and everyday people for their shows, as well as doing original reporting. Fellows will receive a $70,000 salary and the fellowship will last for one year. The deadline to apply is February 12.
–Words Without Borders is accepting applications for their paid editorial fellowship. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in international literature and be fluent in English, with knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred. The fellowship is remote, pays $16 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 16 hours per week for nine months. The deadline to apply is February 26.
–Documented is accepting applications for its paid Isaac Rauch Immigration Policy Reporting fellowship. Candidates must be fluent in Spanish, and will be required to report on how New York City or state programs are affecting the lives of immigrant residents. The fellowship includes a $5,000 stipend. The deadline to apply is February 28.
–Reckon is accepting applications for its fellowship program. The fellowship includes a paid master’s degree program from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications, and a part-time position at Reckon. Candidates can be based anywhere in the South, with candidates based in growing Southern cities like Atlanta or Nasheville preferred.
–Places is accepting applications for its remote Critics-in-Residence in Architecture and Landscape Architecture program. One architecture critic and one landscape architecture critic will be paid a stipend of $7,500 to write four critical essays over a one-year period. The deadline to apply is March 12.
–The Chronicle of Higher Education is accepting applications for its one-year reporting fellowship in Washington, DC. The fellow will work as a general-assignment reporter covering issues that include race, student activism, and finance. The fellowship pays $40,000 per year with benefits.
–Prevention Magazine is accepting applications for its paid editorial fellowship. Fellows will write a weekly walking-focused newsletter, interview experts, and write health and wellness articles. The fellowship provides a company computer, pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week.
–The Texas Observer is accepting applications for its summer editorial fellowship. The program is designed to open up working opportunities for those whose economic circumstances might otherwise limit their ability to pursue a career in investigative journalism. The fellowship pays an $8,100 stipend, and fellows should be based in Texas during the program. The deadline to apply is January 29.
-The Sidney Hillman Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 Hillman Prizes for Journalism. The prize honors excellence in investigative journalism and commentary. Entries must have been published or broadcast in 2020 and been made widely available in the US. Hillman Prize winners will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium. The deadline to apply is January 30.
–Report for America is hiring for over 300 reporting positions at newsrooms across the US. For 2021, the program doubled the number of host newsrooms owned by people of color, and more than one third of the beats cover communities of color. The program offers a two-year contract (with an option for three years), and candidates with all levels of experience can apply. They are also piloting a small “experienced corps” for mid- to late-career journalists with eight or more years of experience. The deadline to apply is January 31.
-The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting applications for grants of up to $10,000 for stories that break new ground and uncover wrongdoing in the public or private sectors. The grants are paid directly to investigative reporters or media outlets for expenses related to their investigations. They are also holding open office hours on Zoom every Friday at 12 PM EST to answer questions about the application process. The deadline to apply is February 8.
–Forbes is accepting applications for their paid business journalism fellowship for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Fellows will be assigned to a beat and work with a mentoring editor from June to August and, as a final project, will submit an original piece of business journalism in the fall. The deadline to apply is February 15.
-The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education is accepting applications for its 2021 fellowship program. The fellowship offers year-long mentorship and two training programs, on April 12-16 and November 8-12, for members of African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American, and Middle Eastern communities, as well as mainstream and ethnic media organizations. The deadline to apply is February 24.
-The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. The fellowship is for women and non-binary journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Candidates should have at least three years of professional journalism experience. The deadline to apply is February 25.
–Searchlight New Mexico is accepting applications for its Santa Fe-based Rob Dean Fellowship program. Fellows will support staff reporters and editors on health, criminal justice, tribal affairs, and education stories. Depending on experience, they may also conduct their own reporting. The fellowship pays a “Santa Fe living wage,” which is $12.10 per hour as of March 2020. The deadline to apply is March 1.
–Type Investigations is accepting applications for their Ida B. Wells Fellowship. The fellowship aims to help reporters complete their first major work of investigative reporting with a $20,000 award and editorial guidance from one of their editors. Fellows will also receive funds to cover travel, other reporting costs, and costs associated with attending their annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference. The deadline to apply is March 14.
-The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship program. The fellowship provides ten grants of $10,000 to journalists who want to report longform print and audio stories on agriculture, nutritional policy, the food industry, food science, and other food systems. They prefer US-focused stories, but will also consider international stories with a strong US angle or connection. The deadline to apply is March 15.
INTERNSHIPS
–Axios is accepting applications for its paid summer internship programs. Interns can work for the news desk supporting the content team or with visual journalists creating data visualizations for their website and newsletters. Both internship programs are paid, can be done remotely, and lasts 10 weeks.
–Fanbyte is accepting applications for their paid summer internship. Candidates should have some writing experience, and be eager to learn more about gaming and culture writing. BIPOC LGBTQIA+ applicants are strongly encouraged. The internship is remote, pays $22 per hour, and interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. The deadline to apply is March 5.
–ESPN is accepting applications for its paid, London-based editorial internship. Candidates must be able to work legally in the UK and have a strong interest in sports news. The internship lasts for one year and includes an annual salary of £21,000 (about $28,786) with 25 days of holiday. The deadline to apply is January 31.
–The City is accepting applications for their paid summer 2021 internship program. Interns will produce stories, search databases, and help with Freedom of Information Law requests. The internship requires working full-time for 10 weeks, and applicants who live in the five boroughs or immediate suburbs are preferred.
-The Emma Bowen Foundation is accepting applications for its paid summer 2021 internship program for students of color. Interns in the content track will learn about production, social media, digital media, and broadcast and online journalism. There is no set deadline to apply, but they recommend that students apply as soon as possible.
-The Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents’ Association is accepting applications for their paid internship program. Interns will assist reporters from various news organizations at the state Capitol in Harrisburg from mid-May to late July or early August. The internship pays $575 per week, and interns are expected to work five days per week. The deadline to apply is February 1.
–High Country News is accepting applications for their paid internship program. Interns will develop, report, and write two articles per month about the Western United States, and will work with editors to learn how to perform interviews, frame a story, and more. The internship pays a $600 bi-weekly stipend for interns working remotely from within the Western United States; an additional $125 bi-weekly work-from-home allowance; and a one-time signing bonus of $500 to help with IT equipment. Interns can be based anywhere in the Western region of the US. The deadline to apply for the summer internship is March 15.
-The Oxford American is accepting applications for their paid Jeff Baskin Editorial Internship program. Interns will evaluate manuscript submissions, write content for their website, and fact-check and proofread stories. The internship can be full-time or part-time and offers a $2,500 stipend. The deadline to apply for their summer program is April 15.
JOBS
NEW YORK
–The Atlantic is hiring a senior editor to join its culture team. Candidates should have a track record of commissioning and editing complicated features, and have established relationships with a diverse array of freelance writers. The position can be based in either New York or Washington, DC.
–Insider is hiring multiple features reporters to produce short essays, explainers, profiles, and deep-dive explorations. Candidates should have a proven track record writing longform journalism. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York.
–The New Yorker is hiring a fact checker. Candidates should have a strong understanding of ethical reporting standards and practices, and be willing to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
–The Information is hiring for multiple positions, including an AR and VR reporter, Amazon Web Services reporter, creator economy reporter, and a cryptocurrency reporter. Reporters covering cryptocurrency, the creator economy, Amazon web services, and AR and VR will be expected to launch newsletters covering these beats. The positions can all be based in either New York or San Francisco.
–Streetsblog NYC is hiring an investigative reporter for long-term projects. Candidates should have at least four years of reporting experience, an understanding of the city’s politics and major players, and experience filing FOIL requests. The annual salary ranges from $70,000-$80,000.
–Dwell is hiring an articles editor to conceive, assign, and edit home tours, designer profiles, essays, and other stories. Candidates should have at least three years of editorial experience, and experience covering furnishings, lighting, or home design is strongly preferred. The position can be based in either New York or San Francisco.
–Rest of World is hiring a deputy editor to lead top edits on feature-length and longform stories. Candidates should have at least five years of experience editing stories for a leading publication in the US or abroad, and should be “cognizant of and thoughtful about the Western gaze in a story’s framing.”
–Law360 is hiring a senior reporter to cover legal issues surrounding immigration. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, and experience covering immigration regulations and enforcement is preferred. The salary starts at $77,500 according to the union contract. The position can be based in their offices in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC
–The Atlantic is hiring a senior editor to join its culture team. Candidates should have a track record of commissioning and editing complicated features, and have established relationships with a diverse array of freelance writers. The position can be based in either New York or Washington, DC.
–The Intercept is hiring a story editor for their politics section. Candidates should have at least three years of experience, familiarity with political debates in Washington, and “must recognize that journalists are not passive observers of politics, but necessarily are actors in that space by the very practice of journalism.”
–The Hechinger Report is hiring a reporter to cover the US higher education system. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience, and at least two years of experience covering education is strongly preferred. The position will require travel for reporting and staff meetings in New York once it is safe to do so. The deadline to apply is February 11.
–The Nation is hiring an investigative reporter. Candidates should have some experience working in a newsroom, and have existing sources, or the ability to develop them, with a particular emphasis on left-leaning elected officials.
–The Washington Post is hiring a reporter to join their Climate Solutions team. Candidates should have a broad range of sources in business, government, and academia, and experience covering climate and the environment is preferred. The deadline to apply is February 5.
–Axios is hiring for multiple positions, including a gaming industry reporter, energy and climate reporter, business reporter, and a junior politics reporter. Candidates for all positions should have demonstrative experience breaking stories and spotting trends, and should have a deep understanding of their respective fields of coverage.
–The Daily Beast is hiring for multiple positions, including a senior politics editor and an investigative reporter to cover civil, criminal, and congressional inquiries into politicians. Candidates for both positions should have at least five years of reporting experience.
–Law360 is hiring a senior reporter to cover legal issues surrounding immigration. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, and experience covering immigration regulations and enforcement is preferred. The salary starts at $77,500 according to the union contract. The position can be based in their offices in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.
CALIFORNIA
-The Los Angeles Times is hiring a copy editor who can work night and weekend shifts. Candidates should have some previous newsroom experience, and have an expertise in using production systems and software tools like NewsGate and Google Docs.
–CalMatters is hiring news editors to cover the state government. Candidates should have an understanding of diverse communities across California, and should aim to shape their coverage to reflect those communities. The salary starts at $90,000. The position can be done remotely or be based in Sacramento.
–The Information is hiring for multiple positions, including an Alphabet and Google reporter, AR and VR reporter, Amazon Web Services reporter, creator economy reporter, cryptocurrency reporter, and a gig economy and autonomous vehicles reporter. Reporters covering cryptocurrency, the creator economy, Amazon web services, and AR and VR will be expected to launch newsletters covering these beats. Candidates for the gig economy and Google reporting positions must be based in San Francisco, while candidates for the AR and VR, Amazon Web Services, creator economy, and cryptocurrency positions can be based in either New York or San Francisco.
–Dwell is hiring an articles editor to conceive, assign, and edit home tours, designer profiles, essays, and other stories. Candidates should have at least three years of editorial experience, and experience covering furnishings, lighting, or home design is strongly preferred. The position can be based in either New York or San Francisco.
-The International Documentary Association is hiring a Los Angeles-based managing editor to manage the editorial direction for their magazine, Documentary, and website, Documentary.org. Candidates should have at least five years of professional experience, and at least three years of experience working within the documentary industry is strongly preferred.
-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Monterey at the Monterey County Weekly.
NORTHEAST
-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Norwalk, CT.
SOUTHEAST
–The Clarion-Ledger is hiring a Jackson-based watchdog reporter to cover the Mississippi State House, including the governor and the Legislature. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience, and must have a driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Charlottesville, VA.
CENTRAL
–The Detroit News is hiring for multiple positions, including an assistant city editor, sports editor, and data editor. Candidates for the sports editor position should have at least five years of experience managing reporters. Candidates for the data editor position should have a firm understanding of relevant data-analysis and storytelling tools.
–The Oklahoman is hiring a reporter to cover state and county government. Candidates should have experience producing data-driven stories, familiarity with open records requests, and be willing to connect with the community through forums and events.
-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Sioux City, IA and St. Charles, IL.
SOUTHWEST
–Searchlight New Mexico is hiring for multiple Santa Fe-based positions, including an investigative reporter to focus on education and an investigative reporter to focus on the environment. Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of journalism experience, and experience with public records is strongly preferred. The deadline to apply for both positions is February 1.
-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Pueblo, CO.
NORTHWEST
–The Seattle Times is hiring a managing editor to lead its 160-person newsroom. Candidates should have at least a decade of newsroom experience, at least five years of supervising experience, and a fluency in photo, graphic, and video journalism.
REMOTE-FRIENDLY
–Insider is hiring multiple features reporters to produce short essays, explainers, profiles, and deep-dive explorations. Candidates should have a proven track record writing longform journalism. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York.
–The 19th is hiring a breaking news editor to assign, write, and edit breaking news stories. Candidates should have at least three years of newsroom experience and at least one year of experience editing breaking news stories. The starting salary is $80,000. The deadline to apply is January 31.
INTERNATIONAL
–NK News is hiring a Seoul-based deputy editor to produce content for their NK Pro newsletter and manage daily news production. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience and at least one year of copy editing experience. They will help relocate and obtain work visas for candidates located outside of South Korea.
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