Opportunities 1/6/2021

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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

If you woke up in a cold sweat on Monday realizing it was officially time to start pitching stories for money, you’re not alone. I also spent 0% of my holiday break thinking about capitalism and crafting the “perfect pitch” and 100% of my time horizontal watching movies with my brain floating in a jar of liquid at my bedside. Luckily, there’s always time to consult the Successful Pitches database and look back on pitches that worked for writers. Sit up straight and use the database to strengthen your ideas into solid pitches. 

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Skip ahead to: FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS | EVENTS | GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS | INTERNSHIPS | JOBS

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].***

–Reviewed is commissioning writers to test, review, and write about clothing, shoes, and accessories across all categories, or write shoppable lists and guides for trending items. The rates range from $150-$1,000, depending on the type of article and work involved. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Current is looking for pitches of reported pieces, profiles, and features on public media stations, networks, and producers. They are especially interested in coverage of how the pandemic is affecting the public media, and racial justice and diversity issues in public media. The rate is $0.75 per word. See their pitch guide for more info.

–The Oaklandside is looking for pitches of original reporting and storytelling on important issues happening in specific Oakland communities and neighborhoods. They don’t want opinion pieces or op-eds. The rates are $250 for “stories that take about two days of reporting and writing,” and up to $1,500 for in-depth features and investigative reports. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Hot Sheet is looking for pitches of stories that reveal market trends or insights into the publishing industry for an audience of professional authors (both traditional and self-published). The rate starts at $500 for 1,000-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Input is looking for pitches of profiles, features, and personal essays on technology, culture, streetwear, and other topics.They particularly love retro tech or fashion with an interesting, under-covered backstory. The rate starts at $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is looking for pitches of reported prose and photojournalism from South Asian journalists for their South Asian Avant-Garde anthology series. The rates range from $300-$600. Send pitches to [email protected] with the subject line “Reporting Pitch” by February 2.

–The Progressive is looking for pitches of investigative reporting, news, and opinion pieces on activism, social movements, and foreign policy. The rates range from $100-$150 for 800-1,000 words for online pieces, and $500-$1,000 for print pieces. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected].

–The Juggernaut is looking for pitches of columns, essays, features, and profiles on business and technology. You don’t have to be South Asian to pitch, but you should be curious and well-versed in South Asian issues. The rates start at $250 for columns and essays and $400 for features and profiles. See their pitch guide for more info.

–World Politics Review is looking for pitches of original analysis, reporting, and opinion pieces on international affairs. The rate is $250 for 1,000-1,200 word “briefings” and is negotiated per project for in-depth articles of 3,000-4,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Midwestern is looking for pitches of stories, tips, recipes, how-tos, and other content about heartland food and agriculture. The rate is $200 for 400-600 words, and an additional $50 for a high-quality image to accompany your writing. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Dame Magazine is looking for pitches on economic issues, social science, health, cultural trends, and media criticism. The rate is $200 for essays and ranges from $300-$400 for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Ars Technica is looking for pitches of stories on gaming. The rates range from $150-$300 depending on the length and amount of work involved. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch” in the subject line.

–The Drift is looking for pitches of “daring ideas, ambitious arguments, and longform cultural criticism” on culture and politics. The rates range from $300-$500 depending on length, research, and reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Xtra Magazine is looking for pitches on politics, identity, and queer stuff. The rate starts at $300-$350 CAD (about $236-$276 USD) for no reporting and minimal research, and goes up from there. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Parton and Pearl is looking for pitches of stories, reviews, artist profiles, and essays on country music and comedy. The rate is around $0.25 CAD (about $0.20 USD) per word. See their pitch guide for more info.

–PC Gamer is looking for pitches on computer games and especially live service games. The rate is “usually £150” (about $203) for a web feature. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Huck Magazine is looking for pitches of reported features and op-eds on politics, current affairs, activism, and movements in the UK and across the world. Previous rates in September were £120-£200 (about $155-$255) for interviews and profiles and started at £225 (about $290) for larger pieces, but current rates “vary depending on the story.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–It’s Freezing in LA! Magazine is looking for pitches of essays, opinion, reviews, features, and slow journalism on the topic of regeneration for their next issue. They are also looking for writers for two specific features, one on art that looks at ecology and conflict and another on online climate activism. The rate is £150 (about $200) for 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches by January 6.

–The Wall Street Journal  is looking for pitches of personal essays on “entering or navigating the working world during the pandemic.” They specifically want writers under the age of 35. They will also consider pitches of essays on other topics. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 8.

–Mslexia is looking for pitches of features and essays “from women who manage to write despite a particular personal challenge.” These challenges can include a new baby, long-term illness, English as a second language, depression, and more. The rate is £100 (about $135) for 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 11.

–Bitch Media is looking for pitches of features, essays, and interviews on the theme of “plastic” for their next print issue. They want stories about Instagram models, Barbie dolls, sex toys, Silicon Valley, activism, imposter syndrome, and more. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by January 23. 

-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

–The Atlantic is hiring a temporary senior editor to work on a four-month contract from February to May. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and have a passion for political stories. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York or Washington, DC. 

–CalMatters is hiring a part-time assistant editor to work with student reporters in their College Journalism Network. Candidates should have experience in both shortform and longform journalism, and be knowledgeable about higher education, ideally in California. The position requires about 20 hours of work per week, and applicants should ideally be based in California.

–Texas Monthly is hiring a freelance copy editor for its website. Candidates should have at least two years of copy editing experience. The copy editor can work remotely, but must be able to work 30 hours per week for one year. 

–INDIE is hiring a freelance editor to work on its print magazine. Candidates should have excellent editing skills and some experience working at a print publication. Knowledge and interest in fashion, politics, culture, and music is preferred. The position is remote and applications from BIPOC writers are particularly encouraged. Applications can be sent to [email protected]. The deadline to apply is January 11.

–The Take is hiring a freelance script editor to oversee and edit scripts for video essays. Candidates should have at least five years of writing and editing experience with video essays, and a “robust knowledge of film, TV, and pop culture.” The deadline to apply is January 14.

EVENTS

-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. You can sign up for a one-on-one, 10-minute conversation with a mentor who will review your materials by emailing [email protected] with “Resume Review” in the subject line by January 23. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS

-Global Citizen is accepting applications for their paid Rising Professionals Fellowship program. Fellows will research, pitch, and write content for GlobalCitizen.org. The fellowship is remote, but candidates based in New York or on the East Coast are preferred. The fellowship pays $16.50 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week for six months. 

–Type Investigations will be accepting applications for their Ida B. Wells Fellowship starting on January 11. 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. 

–Marie Claire is accepting applications for their paid 2021 fellowship program. Fellows will start in January and work from Monday to Friday for six months. There is “lots of writing involved,” and the fellowship is remote-friendly. Send inquiries and clips to [email protected].

-The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is accepting applications for its paid fact-checking fellowship in collaboration with the Facebook Journalism Project. Fellows will be assigned to newsrooms across the US, including PolitiFact, AP, Reuters, USA TODAY. The fellowship lasts for one year, and fellows are expected to work full-time. The deadline to apply has been extended to January 8.

–Outside Magazine is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows will have the opportunity to work with editors in editorial, production, and video production work. The fellowship pays $15 per hour (and time-and-a-half for any overtime hours), and fellows are expected to work around 40 hours per week for six months. The fellowship can be based in their Santa Fe newsroom or be done remotely from California, Illinois, New York, or Colorado. The deadline to apply is January 8.

-Ann Friedman is accepting applications for her paid 2021 AF WKLY fellowship. Two fellows will receive steady mentorship and work part-time with her “a few hours per week” on her weekly email newsletter, The Ann Friedman Weekly. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of at least $5,000. The deadline to apply is January 10.

-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. 

–Forbes is accepting applications for their paid business journalism fellowship for students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). 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.

INTERNSHIPS

–The IndyStar is accepting applications for their paid spring internship program. Interns will do daily assignments covering breaking news, sports, and other topics, and will have extensive one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions. 

-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.

-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.

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–The Nation is hiring a copy director to manage a staff of several employees, as well as freelance proofreaders and copy editors. Candidates should have at least five years of copy editing and proofreading experience and two years of managerial experience. An interest in contemporary politics, foreign affairs, culture, and the arts is strongly preferred.

–People is hiring a senior editor to plan and execute music coverage for print and their digital platform. Candidates should have at least five years of editorial experience, and experience at an entertainment-focused national magazine is strongly preferred.

–TODAY.com is hiring an editor to create and execute an SEO commerce content strategy, and manage their team of staff and freelance writers. Candidates should have at least two years of editing experience in digital media and SEO, and experience with affiliate marketing platforms is strongly preferred. 

–Insider is hiring an editor to lead their parenting coverage. Candidates should have “a natural ability to pick out parenting trends,” copy editing skills, and some experience working with both staff and freelance writers. 

–CNBC is hiring a content editor for their executive membership business platform, CNBC Councils. Candidates should have at least five years of experience writing and editing for business, technology, or finance verticals. 

–The Atlantic is hiring a fact checker to ensure the accuracy and fairness of their work. Candidates should have at least two years of editorial experience, a rigorous attention to detail, and a flexible schedule as night and weekend work is often required. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York or Washington, DC. 

WASHINGTON, DC

–The Associated Press is hiring a reporter to cover water regulatory and policy developments west of the Mississippi. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of successful beat reporting on government agencies, the environment, science, or health. The deadline to apply is January 22. 

–The Nation is hiring a Washington correspondent to cover politics and policy news. Candidates should have existing sources in Washington, particularly with elected officials on the left, or have the ability to develop them. 

–TIME is hiring a senior editor to lead coverage of the White House, Congress, and national affairs at their DC bureau. Candidates should have at least three years of experience reporting on the White House, Capitol Hill, or other national political beats, and have experience editing or overseeing political coverage. 

–Chemical and Engineering News is hiring an associate editor to join its content partnerships team. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in science journalism, and editing experience is strongly preferred.

–NPR is hiring a production assistant for their How I Built This program. Candidates should have at least a year of experience in broadcasting, news journalism, and journalism-related research, and should be able to edit audio.

–Inside Higher Ed is hiring a reporter to cover higher education. The reporter will specifically cover students from underrepresented minority groups, low-income backgrounds, and other communities, and the colleges most likely to enroll them. Candidates should have at least three years of professional reporting experience.

–The Atlantic is hiring a fact checker to ensure the accuracy and fairness of their work. Candidates should have at least two years of editorial experience, a rigorous attention to detail, and a flexible schedule as night and weekend work is often required. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York or Washington, DC. 

TEXAS

–The Texas Tribune is hiring a reporter to lead their coverage of healthcare and human services. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience and extensive knowledge of Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the state’s health and human services policies. The position will begin remotely but be based in Austin when it is safe to do so. The deadline to apply is January 10.

–San Antonio Express-News is hiring for multiple positions, including a general assignment reporter, educator reporter, associate editorial page editor, and an arts and culture writer. Candidates for all positions should have at least two years of relevant experience. 

–Texas Monthly is hiring a culture editor to lead their coverage of entertainment and the arts. Candidates should have at least three years of editing experience, and a working knowledge of the state’s art and culture scene is preferred. The position will begin remotely, but will be based in their Austin newsroom once it is safe to do so.

–Amarillo Globe-News is hiring for multiple positions, including a general reporter and a sports reporter. Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of reporting experience and must have a driver’s license, car insurance, an automobile, and a reliable smartphone.

CALIFORNIA

–CalMatters is hiring a reporter to cover housing issues across the state. Candidates should preferably have some understanding of housing policy and be fluent in Spanish or another language relevant to a large California population, but this is not required. The position can be based anywhere in California but living in the Sacramento area is preferred.

–SFGate is hiring a travel editor to cover news and features about the state’s travel industry. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in travel writing and a deep knowledge of all types of travel and what affects each industry. The position can be done remotely until it is safe to return to their San Francisco office.

–CNBC is hiring a San Francisco-based reporter to expand their coverage of the technology industry in Silicon Valley. Candidates should have at least five years of experience reporting on tech or business, and have an understanding of how to read earnings reports and SEC filings.

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Encinitas and Palm Springs.

NORTHEAST

-Hearst Connecticut Media Group is hiring for multiple positions, including a weekly newspaper editor, political reporter, reporter for the CTPost, assistant managing editor to lead the breaking news team, and features editor for Connecticut Magazine. Candidates for all positions must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle.

–Reviewed is hiring a staff writer to cover deals, sales, retail outlets, and discounts on consumer products. Candidates should have some editorial experience and have both an interest in product technology and the ability to explain it. The position can be done remotely or be based in their newsroom in Cambridge, MA.

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Schenectady. 

SOUTHEAST

–The State is hiring a Columbia-based associate editor to write a column on local and regional issues. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience, and experience reporting on local government issues is preferred. 

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Lake City and Asheville.

CENTRAL

–The Associated Press is hiring a St. Louis-based reporter to cover issues related to water throughout the Midwest, including along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of successful beat reporting on government agencies, the environment, science, or health. The deadline to apply is January 17. 

–The Columbus Dispatch is hiring an opinion and engagement editor to be the “leading voice and public face in Franklin County on behalf of The Dispatch.” Candidates should have at least five years of journalism experience, a strong interest in politics, and an aptitude for column-writing.

-WSYX/WTTE is hiring a Columbus-based producer to join their digital team. Candidates should have strong copy editing and video editing skills, and an understanding of SEO and content analytics is preferred. 

–The Oklahoman is hiring an Oklahoma City-based reporter to cover health news. The position will require connecting with the community on camera and at events and forums. Candidates should have “an eye for important details buried in local government agendas, budgets and public records.” 

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Wooster, Marion, Sioux Falls, Watertown, Redwood Falls, and Lansing.

NORTHWEST

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Sheridan and Bozeman.

SOUTHWEST 

–The Associated Press is hiring a Denver-based visual journalist to cover water quality, erosion, development, and climate change in the Western US and nationwide. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of visual journalism and be able to travel along the Colorado River and throughout the Western US. The deadline to apply is January 17. 

–The Arizona Republic is hiring a Phoenix-based bilingual editor to cover immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities for AZCentral.com and their Spanish-language news site, LaVozArizona.com. Candidates should have at least five years of media management experience and extensive experience editing watchdog and investigative journalism. 

-Local reporter and editor positions are open in Windsor. 

OTHER US

–Anchorage Daily News is hiring a reporter to cover local news, with an emphasis on education and general assignments. Candidates should have some previous journalism experience and should know their way around public records. 

–Fairbanks Daily News-Miner is hiring a reporter to cover the state government, issues affecting Interior Alaska, and general assignments. Candidates should have some previous journalism experience, and “a little bit of magazine writing ability” is preferred. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–The Atlantic is hiring a fact checker to ensure the accuracy and fairness of their work. Candidates should have at least two years of editorial experience, a rigorous attention to detail, and a flexible schedule as night and weekend work is often required. The position can be done remotely or be based in New York or Washington, DC. 

–The Forward is hiring for multiple positions, including a reporter to cover the Jewish world and an editor to lead the Opinion section. Candidates for both positions should have at least five years of experience. The salary range is $47,616-$75,000 for the reporter position and $70,000-$90,000 for the opinion editor position. 

–Anti-Racism Daily is hiring a managing editor to lead their daily newsletter. Candidates should have deep newsroom expertise and be passionate about abolition, environmental justice, disability rights, and racial and gender justice and equity. The position can be based anywhere in the US, and the starting salary is $75,000. The deadline to apply is January 15.

–Grist is hiring a managing editor to track assigned stories, tend to their weekly story budget and long-term editorial calendar, and manage larger editorial projects. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience and have a working knowledge of environmental justice and other related issues. 

–Reviewed is hiring a staff writer to cover deals, sales, retail outlets, and discounts on consumer products. Candidates should have some editorial experience and have both an interest in product technology and the ability to explain it. The position can be done remotely or be based in their newsroom in Cambridge, MA.

–The Academic Times is hiring for multiple reporter positions to help cover “new ideas and theories in biology, chemistry and physics.” Candidates should have at least one year of reporting experience and a strong interest in science. 

–Prism, a BIPOC-led newsroom, is hiring a managing editor to lead their newsroom. Candidates should have significant experience managing projects and assigning content, and should have a working knowledge of racial justice, immigration, criminal justice, workers’ rights, and environmental justice. The starting salary range is $75,000-$85,000. The deadline to apply is January 11.

INTERNATIONAL

–Fortune is hiring a Europe-based associate editor to cover major stories in Europe and help with morning coverage in the US. Candidates should have at least one year of experience editing business journalism. The position can be based anywhere in Europe, but London- or Brussels-based candidates are preferred.

–Refinery29 is hiring a Toronto-based assistant editor to produce Canada-focused stories and adapt stories from their global editions for a Canadian audience. Candidates should have at least one year of editorial experience.