Opportunities 11/10/2021

Teen Vogue, National Geographic, Polygon, 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 like everyone to know they shed a tear last night watching the Mad Men episode “Lady Lazarus” that required a $250,000 licensing fee for a single track by The Beatles. 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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THE MEDIA CLASSIFIEDS

►Publicist Opening at New York Public Radio. Are you a PR professional interested in radio, podcasts, classical music, journalism, or all of the above? Join the NYPR team to work on strategic PR initiatives to raise the profile and grow audiences for the amazing work across the organization. Apply here. 

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STUDY HALL EVENTS PROGRAMMING

►RESEARCH PRACTICE: Our Fall 2021 education series of talks and workshops that focus on developing practical skills necessary for conducting independent media work, especially on how freelancers can protect their time and labor while monetizing their intellectual property and its derivatives. 

—Surviving the First-Person Industrial Complex is a two-part seminar this Friday, November 12 and November 19 with writer, editor and Top Down Studio founder Alana Hope Levinson. The event will cover what it really means to build a “personal brand” as a journalist today. The tickets are $60 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $50.

►PITCH GUIDE: A series of events on perfecting grant applications, applying for reporting projects, and translating narrative stories into investigative documentary films or other visual storytelling mediums.

—Based on a True Story is a free event in collaboration with the documentary studio XTR on November 17. Attendees will hear more about the documentary film company, learn about ways to translate written stories into investigative documentary films, and be provided industry insight into making the leap to visual storytelling. 

►ASK ME ANYTHING: A series of dialogues that will be hosted on our Slack channel covering topics that include: starting a newsletter, feature writing, investigative journalism, content strategy, and longform investigative journalism. 

—Feature Writing AMA with Study Hall co-founder and New Yorker contributing writer Kyle Chayka will take place on November 22 at 3 PM EST.

—Investigative Journalism AMA with Injustice Watch editor-in-chief Adeshina Emmanuel will take place December 1 at 3 PM EST.

—Content Strategy AMA with The Content Technologist creator Deborah Carver will take place on December 8 at 3 PM EST.

—Longform Investigative Journalism AMA with Injustice Watch senior reporter Maya Dukmasova will take place December 15 at 3 PM EST.

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RESOURCES

Relying solely on, say, the Study Hall Opportunities newsletter to find work is like trying to do the “Y.M.C.A.” dance alone. It’s sad and please put your arms down. Just as that song takes a Village of People to perform, freelancing also takes a village… of resources. There’s no need to feel down, so pick yourself off the ground. It’s fun to read all the R.E.S.O.U.R.C.E.S.

NEW: -The Labor Action Tracker by Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations is a comprehensive database of strike and labor protest activity across the United States. The database should be a key asset for freelance and staff reporters on the labor beat. 

-The ​​Journalism Internship and Fellowship Deadline Calendar by Mandy Hofmockel is an essential tool for student journalists and recent graduates looking to land their next internship and fellowship gig. 

-The Rate Sharing database by the Freelance Solidarity Project has a searchable list of publications so you know what rates they’re paying for what kind of content. It’s an essential resource for making sure you get the best rate possible (or skip the stinkers who don’t pay well).

Want more resources? Check out the 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; Missed Pitches newsletter; PACER; Priya Krishna’s resources for food writing; Election SOS Report; and the Extremism Coverage Prep Guide.

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CALLS FOR PITCHES

Please note that we are not endorsing every publication or company that is listed here. The decision of whether to engage with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. In regards to pitch calls, we try to only share opportunities that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we currently define “fair rates” as being above $100 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.10 per word for longer pieces, we cannot guarantee that every publication pays this rate. If you have more information on a rate or exploitative business practices from a publication posted, email [email protected].

TIME-SENSITIVE PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–National Geographic is looking for pitches of travel articles on winter and holiday travel that “provide a deeper look at destinations, trends, and travel experiences through [the] lenses of science, culture and history, wildlife and wild spaces, conservation, and community.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of listicles. The rates range from $800-$1,000 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Vittles is looking for pitches of reported stories on food producers and production — “from the agricultural to the industrial, from the farm to the urban garden, from the factory to the field.” The rates start at £0.30 (USD $0.41) per word for short pieces, and start at £500 (USD $691) for regular pieces. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. Pitches will be accepted “until all slots are taken, so [the] sooner the better.”

–Popular Science is commissioning freelance tech critics to produce reviews, explainers, and product roundups on TVs, phones, smart home tech, PCs, monitors, and other topics. The rate is $500 per piece. Send inquiries and clips to [email protected]. 

–Elephant Magazine is commissioning a Chicago-based writer to produce a major print profile of a well-known painter. They are particularly interested in commissioning a writer of color with experience covering visual arts. The rate is £350 (USD $472). Send inquiries to [email protected] by next Monday, November 15. 

–Vulture is looking for pitches of analysis, criticism, and reported features on True Story, Power Book II, Money Heist, The Witcher, Emily in Paris, Cobra Kai, Yellowstone, and Hellbound. The rates start at $300 for analysis and criticism start at $300, and range from $350-$750 for features (depending on the assignment). send pitches to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

–Polygon is looking for pitches of reported stories on TikTok communities and subcultures, internet fandom, and “trends in how people are playing [and] island design” in Animal Crossing. They are particularly interested in “subculture stories (crosswordtok, dicemakers, mechanical keyboards); streaming trends (tiktokers w low-tech setups, therapists on twitch), [and] storied communities (neopets).” The rates weren’t, but previously started at $300 for reported stories in March 2021. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Glamour UK is looking for pitches of expert interviews, reported features, investigations, and first-person and opinion pieces on Christmas and New Years. The rate is £200 (USD $270) for “standard pieces,” and £300 (USD $406) for “more in-depth reports and investigations.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Rebellious Magazine is looking for pitches of timely news coverage, profiles of impactful community work, and personal essays on the theme of “sexual health and reproductive justice.” The rate is $250 for pieces of 750 words, and $350 for pieces of 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with the subject line “Attn: Submission” by December 1.

–Catapult is looking for pitches of personal essays mixed with cultural criticism on Summer Walker’s Still Over It or Adele’s 30. They are especially interested in pitches with drafts of 2,000 words or less. The rates start at $200 “for most pieces.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Health Magazine is looking for pitches of stories on fitness, food, beauty, and other topics. The rates start at $200 and increase “depending on length, topic, and experience.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–SFGate is looking for pitches of stories on the Tenderloin district for their November “Tenderloin Month” coverage. The rates start at $200 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Dirigo Collective is looking for pitches of stories on media consumption and representation. They are also looking for pitches of stories relating to B Corporations and businesses as a force for good for their site ResponsiblyDifferent.com. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers. The rate is $200 per story. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is looking for pitches on the Survivor TV series. The rates start at $160, depending on the pitch. Send pitches to @nuclearunicorns. 

–SheKnows is looking for pitches of entertainment pieces. They are particularly interested in pitches on Pablo Larraín’s Spencer film, fat suits in movies and TV, and celebrity relationships and marriages. The rates start at $150 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–ILY Magazine is looking for pitches of interviews, essays, profiles, and other formats on “why we humans are the way we are.” The rates range from $150-$250 per piece, depending on the type of format. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Winter Gardens Film Festival is looking for pitches of articles and blog posts on a black and white film, Blackpool’s film heritage or its current scene, an aspect of filmmaking, and other topics. The rate is £100 $(USD $135) per article of 600 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by November 26.

–HuffPost is looking for pitches of essays “from people on how they were affected by the [second] year of COVID” for their Personal section. The rates start at $125 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] by this Friday, November 12. 

–HuffPost is also looking for pitches of essays about the holidays for their Personal section. They are especially interested in pitches from writers from diverse backgrounds. The rate is $125 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Asian American Writers’ Workshop is looking for pitches of flash fiction by emerging and established Asian, Asian American, and Asian diasporic writers for their online magazine, The Margins. They are interested in short stories, excerpts, works in progress, and tableaus. The rate is $120 per piece of 500 to 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by November 15.

–Wide Open Eats is commissioning freelance writers with “knowledge in either food, southern foodways, health, or recipes.” The rates start at $0.10 per word, but are higher depending on experience with the subject. Send inquiries 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. 

–Insider is always looking for pitches of reported feature and photo essays on “original, illuminating, weird, groundbreaking stories from anywhere.” The rate is $1 per word for deeply reported narrative features and starts at $500 for photo essays. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–National Geographic is always looking for pitches of travel articles on public lands (national and international) and travel and wellness stories that “provide a deeper look at destinations, trends, and travel experiences through [the] lenses of science, culture and history, wildlife and wild spaces, conservation, and community.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of listicles. The rates range from $800-$1,000 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Globe and Mail is always looking for pitches of stories on topics relevant to working women by Canadian writers for their new editorial initiative, Globe Women’s Collective. The stories will be published on both their site and in a weekly newsletter. The rates range from CAN $400-$500 (USD $322-$402) per piece of 400-500 words, and stories should feature one or two sources. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Borderless Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on “immigration-related stories with a Midwestern connection.” They are especially interested in pitches from writers from immigrant communities. The rates start at $250 for reported features and increase based on experience and type of story. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Polygon is always looking for pitches of original reporting, essays, op-eds, reviews, and features on entertainment, video games, tabletop games, comics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of “unsolicited film, television, or book reviews.” The rates weren’t publicly given, but started at “$150 for ‘quick or breezy posts,’ and $300 for reported pieces” in March 2021. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Planetary Devotions is always looking for pitches of essays on the themes of planetary archetypes and human consciousness. They are also accepting submissions of finished content. The rates start at $.10 per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

***FOR OUR FULL LIST OF EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES, SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER. .***

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–The New York Times is hiring a temporary preview editor to assign and edit fiction and nonfiction reviews on a six-month contract. Candidates should have a deep familiarity with the publishing world, and “extensive assigning experience with writers from the literary and academic worlds.” The salary wasn’t publicly given, but the annual salary for the position is “over $100,000.” The position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. 

–The Outlaw Report is hiring freelance writers to regularly contribute news stories, profiles, features, and Q&As on “the world of cannabis and psychedelics in the D.C. region,” especially the intersection of cannabis culture and policy. The rates start at $175 for short reported stories of around 750 words, and more for longer and more involved pieces. Send inquiries to [email protected] or through their contact form. 

EVENTS

-CUNY’s Newmark Journalism School is hosting a free conversation on balancing independent projects with other gigs next Tuesday, November 16. The discussion will be with writers Arabelle Sicardi and Fiona Lowenstein and is part of the Independent Journalists and Creators’ Club. The discussion will cover how independent journalists and creators can pitch themselves for branded work, how to set rates, conflicts of interest, and other topics. 

–Scalawag Magazine is hosting a free workshop on prison reporting on December 2. The event, “The Press in Prison: A Media Training and Guidebook,” will teach journalists how to work with, pay, protect, and support incarcerated writers. The event will feature both incarcerated writers and editors working outside of the prison system. The workshop is free but they ask those who can pay to make a suggested donation of $10. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

–The Global Reporting Centre is accepting applications for their Tiny Foundation Fellowship for Investigative Journalism grant program. The program provides grants ranging from CAD $5,000-$20,000 (USD $4,046-$16,185) to reporters that propose stories about big tech and government accountability. The fellowship is open to freelance and employed journalists. The deadline to apply for funding is November 30.

NEW: -The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their Kim Wall Memorial Fund grant program. The program will provide two grants of $5,000 to women or non-binary reporters who cover (broadly defined) subculture around the globe — and what Kim liked to call “the undercurrents of rebellion.” Candidates for the grant should have at least three years of professional news experience. The deadline to apply is December 16.

–SpotlightDC is accepting applications for its investigative journalism grant. The grant awards up to $10,000 for investigative or explanatory journalism projects focused on health care, crime, transportation, corruption, and other matters of public interest in the Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia regions. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

–ProPublica is accepting applications for their paid, two-year Ancil Payne Reporting Fellowship program in New York. The fellow will take on a mix of short-, medium- and longer-term stories, and collaborate on some of their biggest and most complex projects. The fellowship pays $75,000 per year and includes full benefits. The deadline to apply is next Monday, November 15. 

–Grist is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows can apply to the following programs: climate solutions, data reporting, environmental justice, Indigenous affairs, news and politics, and Midwest climate and environmental reporting. All fellowships are remote, pay $3,334 per month, and fellows are expected to work full-time for six months. The fellowship will begin on January 31, 2022, and the deadline to apply is next Monday, November 15.

NEW: -The National Press Foundation is accepting applications for their free Data and Accountability Journalism Fellowship program. The fellowship will allow 20 fellows from across the country to travel to Washington, D.C. for a five-day program on accountability journalism from January 9-13, 2022. “The all-expenses-paid program covers airfare, ground transportation, hotel costs, and most meals.” The deadline to apply is November 29.

NEW: -The Broad Institute of MIT is accepting applications for their paid science writing and communications internship program. Interns will receive mentoring and have the opportunity to research, report, and write stories, Q&As, blog posts, and other content. The internship is remote, pays $22 per hour, and interns are expected to work 20 hours per week for 12 weeks from January through March or April. The deadline to apply is December 1.

–The New York Times is accepting applications for their paid 2022-2023 New York Times Fellowship program. Fellows can choose between the following programs: audience producer of visual content; London-based reporter for their International desk; critic of the arts; data reporter for their Upshot team; Audience team member; Opinion Design team member; Op-Ed editor; editor in digital news design; graphics editor; Visual Investigations reporter; photo editor; photographer; disability reporter; print editorial designer; and reporter. All positions are represented by the NewsGuild of NY. The fellowship will pay “about $76,000” and include benefits. The deadline to apply is December 1.

–Chalkbeat is accepting applications for their paid Summer 2022 Reporting and Data Internship program. Interns will cover the effort to improve the school system for all children, especially for students who have historically lacked access to a quality education. The internship pays an hourly rate based on the cost of living in whichever city the intern is based in, and interns can be based in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and other locations. The deadline to apply is December 6.

NEW: –Daily Kos is accepting applications for their paid Emerging Fellows program. The program seeks to ”develop new and compelling progressive voices from historically underrepresented groups.“ Fellows will receive mentorship, editorial support, and participate in workshops, skillshares, and training. The fellowship is remote, pays $1,200 per month, and will run from February through July 2022. The deadline to apply is December 15.

-The Carey Institute for Global Good is accepting applications for their Logan Nonfiction Fellowship program. The fellowship aims to provide nonfiction writers, documentary filmmakers, photojournalists, podcasters, and multimedia creators a 10-week program to work on a deeply reported nonfiction project, including two nonconsecutive weeks at their campus in upstate New York. Accepted fellows do not need to pay tuition or residency fees. The deadline to apply is December 15. 

NEW: –The American Prospect is accepting applications for their paid, two-year John Lewis Writing Fellowship program in Washington, D.C. The fellow will contribute quick-turn political reporting, news, and analysis, as well as longer-term investigative and magazine projects. Applicants should have at least three years of reporting and writing experience. The starting salary is $58,000 and includes benefits and union membership in the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, “which secures an annual raise.” 

NEW: –The Chronicle of Higher Education is accepting applications for their reporting internship program. The interns will work as full-time reporters from January through May 2022. The internship pays $700 per week before taxes and applicants should be based in Washington, D.C., but they “may be able to offer flexible work arrangements, depending on your circumstances.” Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

–National Geographic is accepting applications for their paid science writing residency program. The writer will spend one year working on their Science Desk reporting, writing, and producing stories for print and web. Candidates should have at least one year of reporting or editing experience, including experience covering health and medicine. The rate wasn’t publicly given. The residency program is remote but may require coming to Washington, DC a few times throughout the year. 

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–Insider is hiring a deputy investigations editor to help lead their investigative team of five reporters and three editors. Candidates should have some reporting experience, a track record of producing award-winning journalism, and strong leadership and organizational skills. The starting salary is $130,000, commensurate with experience. 

–The New York Times is hiring an editorial assistant to support Ezra Klein and other Opinion columnists. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience, and some fact-checking or editing experience is strongly preferred. The position requires occasionally working two to three hours on weekends and evenings. The position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. 

–Native News Online is hiring a staff reporter to cover a range of issues affecting Indian Country. They are especially interested in candidates who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience, but they will “provide training and mentoring in journalism to the right candidate.”

–Teen Vogue is hiring for multiple positions, including an editor to oversee their news and politics coverage; a fashion and beauty director to oversee their Style section and team; and an editor to join their entertainment news vertical. Candidates for the editor positions should have at least two years of editing experience. 

–Reader’s Digest is hiring a senior editor to pitch, assign, and edit content from freelancers and in-house staff writers. Candidates should have at least four years of editorial experience, including at least one year of management experience, and a roster of writer contacts is preferred. 

–PEN America is hiring for multiple positions, including a senior manager to oversee their Prison and Justice Writing Program’s content and fellowships, as well as a senior manager to launch The Freewrite Project, a creative leadership program for incarcerated writers. Candidates for both positions should have extensive writing and editing experience, and expertise in issues surrounding mass incarceration and prison-related programs. 

–Inverse is hiring a senior science editor to lead their team of one science editor, two full-time staff writers, five part-time writers, and several freelancers. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience at a science or science-related publication, and some experience managing and building an editorial calendar. The salary range is $80,000-$90,000. The position can be remote but candidates based in New York are preferred.

-The Vera Institute of Justice is hiring a senior writer to research and write research reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, blog posts, articles, op-eds, and other content. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience writing about criminal justice or other social justice issues, and a deep commitment to racial equity. 

–Curbed is hiring a news writer to produce at least two stories per day on “New York City’s built environment and the people and forces that shape it.” Candidates should have at least two years of reporting or blogging experience, and a familiarity with the workings of the city.

–Modern Retail is hiring a business reporter to cover the future of retail. Candidates should have some reporting experience. The salary range is $65,000-$75,000. Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

–Bloomberg Law is hiring a junior reporter to cover climate change and other major environmental issues. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience and knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes. 

TEXAS

–Eater Houston is hiring a news editor to oversee their restaurant, food, and bar coverage. Candidates should have some journalism experience, “particularly in breaking daily news, developing sources, covering a beat, and editing other writers.” This role is a part of the Vox Media Union.

CALIFORNIA

–Glamour is hiring for multiple, Los Angeles-based positions, including a commerce editor to manage two commerce writers and freelancers; a commerce writer to produce up to eight shopping-focused stories per week; and a social media manager to oversee day-to-day posting and strategy. Candidates for all positions should have at least two years of relevant experience. 

–The Los Angeles Review of Books is hiring a managing editor to oversee the editing, strategy, production, and distribution of their Quarterly Journal, and other tasks. Candidates should have at least two years of experience with print magazine production and editorial management. The salary range is $45,000-$50,000. The deadline to apply is next Monday, November 15. 

CENTRAL

–The New York Times is hiring a writer to join their team of reporters covering the Midwest. Candidates should have extensive reporting experience on breaking news, and an understanding of political, economic, environmental, and cultural issues that are playing out across the region. The position will be based in the Midwest and “the location remains to be determined, but could likely be Minneapolis, Detroit, or St. Louis.” The position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. 

–The Chicago Reader is hiring for multiple positions, including a managing editor to manage the proofing and closing of their print issues, and a news editor to work with their reporting team on multiple weekly stories. The salary ranges are $50,000-$55,000 for the managing editor and $45,000-$48,000 for the news editor. The application deadlines are tomorrow, November 11 for the news editor position, and November 18 for the managing editor position. . 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–ProPublica is hiring multiple reporters to produce investigations that reveal injustices across the U.S., especially in the worlds of business or health care. Candidates should have a record of producing in-depth or investigative stories, and be able to produce both quick-turnaround investigations as well as longer projects. The starting salary wasn’t publicly given, but will be more than $75,000. The deadline to apply is December 5.

–Inverse is hiring a senior science editor to lead their team of one science editor, two full-time staff writers, five part-time writers, and several freelancers. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience at a science or science-related publication, and some experience managing and building an editorial calendar. The salary range is $80,000-$90,000. The position can be remote but candidates based in New York are preferred.

–States Newsroom is hiring a national newsletter author to write a daily evening newsletter aggregating reporting on key trends in states across the nation. Candidates should have some newsletter writing experience, and knowledge of state-level government is preferred. The starting salary is $90,000. The position can be remote or based in Chapel Hill, NC, or Washington, D.C. 

–Morning Brew is hiring a reporter to pitch, report, and write stories for their Human Resources vertical, HR Brew. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, and an interest and expertise in business writing and reporting. The salary range is $65,000-$75,000.

–MIT Technology Review is hiring an editorial director to oversee all aspects of editorial production for their print magazine. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, including prior print magazine experience, and should be proficient in all aspects of news gathering, editing, and fact checking. The position is remote but will require occasional travel to Cambridge.

–Spotify is hiring a senior editor to write and edit content for their Spotify for Artists and Noteable blogs on their Creator Marketing team. Candidates should have extensive editing and copy editing experience, and some experience managing freelance writers. 

–Waypoint is hiring a producer and reporter to grow their video game coverage and help grow the subscriber base of Waypoint+, their paid subscription product. Candidates should have strong hosting and planning skills, and excellent reporting, source management, and protection skills. The starting salary is $80,000.

–Latino USA is hiring an associate editor to shape and edit both long-term and quick turnaround stories by staff and freelance contributors for their weekly radio program. Candidates should have at least one year of experience writing or editing narrative, longform content, and must be fluent in Spanish. The position can be remote or based in Harlem, NY. The salary range is $53,000-$60,000. The deadline to apply is November 29.

–Well+Good is hiring a senior fitness editor to lead their fitness coverage, edit and publish feature stories, and plan their editorial schedule. Candidates should have at least five years of editorial experience, including meticulous editing skills, and fitness certification and on-camera experience are preferred. The starting salary is $75,000. The deadline to apply is November 22.

–Salon is hiring for multiple positions, including a staff writer to cover news and politics, especially conservatives, and a staff writer to cover culture and entertainment. Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of news writing experience. Both positions are covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

INTERNATIONAL

–The New York Times is hiring a London-based editorial assistant to research, report, write, proof-read, and edit branded content on their T Brand Studio International team. Candidates should have some writing or copy editing experience, and fluency in French is preferred.

ALL EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

NEW: –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. 

NEW: –Insider is always looking for pitches of reported feature and photo essays on “original, illuminating, weird, groundbreaking stories from anywhere.” The rate is $1 per word for deeply reported narrative features and starts at $500 for photo essays. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-The Economic Reporting Hardship Project is always looking for pitches of narrative-driven first person essays on economic inequality in relation to religion, immigration, education, race, sexual orientation, and other topics. The rate is roughly $1 per word, depending on the amount of reporting involved. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–WIRED is always looking for pitches of features on “the ways science and technology are reshaping the world and what it means to be human.” The rates start at $1 per word and increase based on the level of reporting. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Atlanta Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on Atlanta’s past, present, and future — though they “occasionally publish stories from elsewhere in Georgia.” They are also interested in pitches on next year’s election and good, character-driven stories. The rate is $1 per word for print pieces. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Popular Information is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on accountability journalism, particularly stories about corporate power. The rate is at least $1,000 per piece. See their pitch guide for more info.

–New York Focus is always looking for pitches of investigative and accountability reporting on New York state government and policy, and especially on Kathy Hochul’s administration. The rate is $800 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Fortune Magazine is always looking for pitches of feature-length stories on sustainability. They are particularly interested in business writers with experience covering sustainability, climate change, and ESG and impact investing. The rate is around $1 per word for features of at least 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drop is always looking for pitches for their new A Life in Five Bottles series, which tells the story of a life through the lens of five bottles of wine. They are particularly interested in interviewees in entertainment, popular culture, and fashion. The rate is $0.75 per word, and they pay on acceptance. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–CBS News is always looking for pitches of reported features, interviews, and Q&As on “Sports and entertainment, criminal justice reform, health and wellness, fashion, and everything else.” They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers, and are specifically not interested in pitches of essays or opinion stories. The rates start at $0.60 per word, but are negotiable. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Texas Highways Magazine is always looking for pitches of stories on “Texas’ scenic, recreational, historical, cultural, and ethnic treasures.” They are also looking for pitches for their print issue until the end of January 2022.The rate is $0.50 per word for digital stories, and $1 per word for print stories plus travel expenses. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to @emilylizroberts.

–The Paper Gown is always looking for pitches of reported features, personal essays, and trend pieces on health care, mental health, chronic illness, sexual health, dermatology, and other topics. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is at least $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-AFAR Media is always looking for pitches about air travel, cruises, culture, diversity in travel, food and drink, hotels, outdoor adventure, and sustainability. They are looking for book reviews, e-commerce roundups, essays, evergreen stories, features, op-eds, and news stories. The rate is at least $0.50 per word. See their pitch guide for who to pitch in each department. 

–ADP ReThink Quarterly, a new business publication focusing on people and pay, is always looking for pitches of people-centric business stories that illustrate “the power of the paycheck.” They want pitches that will “leave readers (payroll, finance and HR executives) feeling smarter.” They are especially interested in pitches from journalists in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Latin America, and specifically not looking for stories about the US or freelance finances. The rate is $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Commercial Observer is always looking for pitches of analysis, reported features, and profiles on commercial real estate, including housing, cities, and sustainability. They are particularly interested in pitches of stories in South Florida, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The rate is generally $0.50 per word for reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Input is always looking for pitches of reported stories, profiles, and personal essays on the intersection of technology and culture. The rates range from $0.50-$1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –National Geographic is always looking for pitches of travel articles on public lands (national and international) and travel and wellness stories that “provide a deeper look at destinations, trends, and travel experiences through [the] lenses of science, culture and history, wildlife and wild spaces, conservation, and community.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of listicles. The rates range from $800-$1,000 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Grade is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces on media coverage issues in the K-12 education system. The rate is $600 for pieces of 1,200 words, or “slightly more for pieces that feature original reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–BBC Worklife is always looking for pitches on “how we work, live, and think.” They are particularly interested in pitches on hybrid work and workplaces, identity, and inequality. The rate is $600 for reported pieces of around 1,200 words. See their updated pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Shadowproof is always looking for pitches of original reporting and analysis on policing, incarceration, and abolition and liberation movements. They specifically want pitches from writers who have “previously covered these subjects at length,” and specifically don’t want pitches of op-eds. The rate generally ranges from $600-$1,200 for stories of around 1,500-2,000 words, or around $0.50-$0.75 per word, but “this is negotiable depending on the story.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Modern Farmer is always looking for pitches of reported features, how-tos, and profiles on food, farming, agriculture, and climate change. The rates range from CAD $0.50-$0.66 (USD $0.40-$0.53) per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Chatelaine is always looking for pitches of service journalism pieces on lifestyle, health, style, home, and food that appeal to their audience of Canadian women in their 30s-50s. The rate is roughly CAD $0.50 (USD $0.40 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Canadian Business is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, and news pieces on business, tech, design, arts, and innovation. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD $0.39) per word for short profiles and CAD $1 (USD $0.79) per word for reported features. Send pitches to ​[email protected].

–The Toronto Star is always looking for pitches of reported features and first-person narratives on travel. They are especially interested in uplifting, aspirational, and inspirational angles. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD 0.40) per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Gawker is always looking for pitches of pieces that are, among other things, “funny, smart, irreverent, fearless, iconoclastic, weird, new, different, specific, [and] somewhat rude at times.” The rates start at $0.33 per word for essays, and $0.50 per word for reported pieces. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Hidden Compass is always looking for pitches of character-driven features, historical pieces, photo-driven narratives, and other formats. Every feature includes a crowdfunding campaign that splits profits between the publication and the writer. The rates are $400 plus 50 percent of crowdfunding proceeds for non-photo-driven features, and $600 plus 50 percent of crowdfunding proceeds for photo-driven features. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Greater Greater Washington is always looking for pitches of original reporting, analysis, narrative features, and explainers for two limited series on “the intersection of equity and transit-oriented development in the Washington, D.C. region,” and another on “congestion pricing in the region.” They are especially interested in pitches from data journalists. The rate ranges from $400-$1,500 per article of 800-1,500 words, depending on the project. Send pitches to [email protected] with“ETOD” or “congestion pricing” in the subject line.

–Mic is always looking for pitches of essays for a collection of new series, including How I’d Fix It, Our Space, Hits Different, Call Me By My Name, Next to Normal, and Decolonize This. The rates start at $400 for essays of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Mic is also always looking for pitches of interviews, profiles, deep dives, reported essays, cultural analysis, and other formats on culture, politics, health, lifestyle, identity, and other topics. The rates start at $400 for short essays and $0.50 per word for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Strikewave is always looking for pitches of stories on labor and worker struggles. The rates start at $400 for stories of 1,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hipcamp is always looking for pitches of reported features, roundups, profiles, personal narratives, and guides on outdoor experiences, travel, the environment, land stewardship, agritourism, and outdoor culture. The rates range from $400-$800 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is always looking for pitches of first-person pieces, essays, reported stories, profiles, and other formats on the intersection of technology, business, and society. They are particularly interested in pitches on startups; how AI, VR, and other emerging technologies are impacting businesses and people; and movers and shakers in the tech industry. The rates start at $400 for non-reported essays and “scale up to $1 per word, depending on the level of reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–The Verge is always looking for pitches of reported stories on how technology intersects with business, health, politics, culture, and more. They are specifically not looking for opinion pieces, personal reactions to the news, and executive op-eds. The rates start at $350 per piece, and are “always negotiable.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–Slate is always looking for pitches of personal essays, reported stories, and “surprising takes on familiar topics” for their Future Tense section. They want pitches of stories “at the overlap of tech/science/policy/the future, but that can be interpreted broadly,” and specifically don’t want pitches that rely on single-study reports. The rate starts at $350 for pieces of 800-1,500 words, and increases based on reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–DJ Mag is always looking for pitches of longform features on “an emerging sound, a reportage deep-dive into a subject surrounding dance music, culture and technology, or an opinion piece on a timely talking point.” The rates are £.20 (USD $.027) per word for features of 1,200-3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

NEW: –The Globe and Mail is always looking for pitches of stories on topics relevant to working women by Canadian writers for their new editorial initiative, Globe Women’s Collective. The stories will be published on both their site and in a weekly newsletter. The rates range from CAN $400-$500 (USD $322-$402) per piece of 400-500 words, and stories should feature one or two sources. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Canadian Business is always looking for pitches on “innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, ideas related to new ways of working, companies who are challenging the status quo, and smart takes on [Canadian] business news.” The rates range from CAN $400-$500 (USD $322-$402) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–China Dialogue is always looking for pitches of reported features, opinion, and analysis pieces on the environment and climate from writers based in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The rates start at $300 for pieces of around 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Bustle is always looking for pitches on pop culture and relationships, dating trends, interviews, and more. The rates start at $300 per piece, and increase with the amount of reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–DAME Magazine is always looking for pitches of features on “human-centric, solutions-based stories” of people addressing problems in their community. They are particularly interested in pitches on climate solutions, disability rights, economy, poverty, infrastructure, and off-beat, weird, and quirky narratives. They are also looking for pitches of media criticism. The rates range from $300-$500 per feature. See their pitch form for more info, and sign up for their freelancer database to be considered for future assignments.

–Vietcetera is always looking for pitches of roundups, guides, and features on Vietnamese food, culture, and identity. You do not have to be Vietnamese to pitch. The rate is $300 for roundups and guides, and $500 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drift is always looking for pitches of longform cultural criticism on any topic. The rates range from $300-$500 depending on length, research, and reporting. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Giddy is always looking for pitches regarding sexual health topics that range from “erectile dysfunction and fertility to prostate health and testicular cancer.” They’re looking for reported features with 2-3 sources, such as doctors, therapists. The rate is $350 for pieces that are 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Million Gardens Movement is always looking for pitches of how-tos, personal essays, and tips and tricks on gardening, including home gardening. They are particularly interested in pitches from BIPOC, queer, and young writers, as “gardening is seen as an old person activity.” The rate is roughly $300 per piece, but increases if high-quality photographs, videos, or graphics are included. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–5280 Magazine is always looking for pitches of front-of-book magazine pieces on Denver and Colorado. They are especially interested in pitches on travel, outdoor recreation, urban development, and business stories, “especially ones that speak to the intersection of those topics.” The rate is around $0.75 per word for pieces of 400-500 words (or $300-$375). See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–SELF Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features, service journalism, opinion and criticism, and other formats on health, fitness, beauty, lifestyle, food, and love. The rates start at $300 for stories with little to no reporting, $400 for service articles, and $800 for features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Men’s Health UK is always looking for pitches of features, first-person accounts, opinion pieces, profiles, and other formats on anything that will “help, educate, or entertain men.” They are specifically not looking for round-ups, listicles, or explainers. The rate is “upwards of £0.25 (USD $0.35) per word.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–The River is always looking for pitches of stories on schools, housing, economic development, labor, and health that are based in or relevant to the Hudson Valley or Catskills regions. The rates range from $0.20-$0.25 per word. Send pitches to [email protected].

–The Companion is always looking for pitches of analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and personal essays on Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis, Star Trek of all flavors, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Firefly. They are also looking for time-sensitive pitches on The Expanse and The Matrix (ahead of the new movie). The rates are £200 (USD $273) for pieces of up to 2,000 words, and are £300 (USD $410) for pieces of 3,000 words. “They are as happy to hear from first-time writers as wizened entertainment journalism Jedi Masters.” Send your pitches to [email protected] with ‘Pitch: [the title of your pitch]’ in the subject line.

NEW: –Borderless Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on “immigration-related stories with a Midwestern connection.” They are especially interested in pitches from writers from immigrant communities. The rates start at $250 for reported features and increase based on experience and type of story. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Inverse is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, analysis, and reported features on anything “in the realm of gaming.” The rates start at $200 for opinion and analysis pieces of around 1,000 words, and start at $300 for reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Mashable is always looking for pitches of features on sex and relationships from UK-based writers. The rates range from £146-£330 (USD $200-$450). Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–TalkPoverty is looking for pitches of personal essays, analysis, and reported features on “anything pertaining to poverty and inequality in America.” The rates start at $250 for personal essays of 1,000-1,200 words, and go up to $500 for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Vulture is always looking for pitches of recaps on TV shows. “Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask if we’re looking or whether [a show] has been assigned.” The rate is $250 per recap. Send pitches and inquiries to [email protected].

–Vegetarian Times is always looking for pitches of recipes, roundups, essays, interviews, reported features, and other formats “that position plant-based eating in the larger conversation about environment, economy, and culture.” The rates range from $150-$1,000 per piece, but “most pieces” range from $250-$500. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Diem is always looking for pitches of interviews, explainers, reported stories, essays, and other formats on the intersection of gender and power. They are particularly interested in pitches on beauty and power, gender and religion, motherhood and identity, sex and power, and the terms we call women. The rates start at $200 for pieces of 700 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Slate is also always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, weird arguments, personal essays, and stories on misconceptions around health for their Science section. They specifically do not want single study stories. The rates range from $200-$400 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Slate is also (also) always looking for feature pitches on “gaming, music, anime, internet culture, TV, movies, cartoons, especially from BIPOC/non-male/non-cis writers.” They prefer criticism/commentary over personal essays and reviews. The rate is between $150-$400. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Stylist Magazine is always looking for pitches of pieces on fitness from female-presenting writers for their Strong Women section. The rate is £150 (USD $204) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–i-D is always looking for pitches on “weird internet trends, fun beauty stuff, timely film lists, music or creative scene profiles, actually interesting moves in the gaming world” and “tiktok, queer shit, [and] nostalgia.” They are also always looking for pitches on fashion in film, wider picture digital culture pieces, and fun, punchy opinion pieces. They are specifically not looking for reviews or personal essays. The rates start at £150 (USD $205) for listicles, and start at £200 (USD$273) for longer, more researched pieces. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

–Diem, a new publication for women and non-binary people, is always looking for pitches of interviews, explainers, longform essays, and stories on the intersection of gender and power in technology, health, finance, relationships, and culture. The rates start at $200 for pieces of 700 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected] with “Pitch for Diem” in the subject line. 

–Utah Business is always looking for pitches of features on innovative startups in Utah. The rate is $200 per feature of 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Coveteur is always looking for pitches of reported features, narrative-driven pieces, and personal essays on the intersection of beauty and culture. The rates start at $200 per piece, and increase based on “the scope of work and the time involved to produce the piece.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Architectural Digest is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, personal essays, and market and commerce roundups on decoration, renovation, conversation, and shopping for their design advice vertical, Clever. The rates start at $200 and “the majority of commissioned stories” are pieces of 700 words, and the rate is $300 for home tours of 600 words, including ”body copy, photo captions, and two lists at the end.” See their (extremely well done) pitch guide for more info.

–The New York Times is always looking for pitches of essays on puzzles, games, or language for their Wordplay section. The rate is $1.50 per word for an accepted, edited piece of 800-1,200 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Outlaw Report is always looking for pitches of original reporting, explainers, profiles, longform features, and investigations on “the fast-evolving world of cannabis in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.” They are particularly interested in hearing from writers of color who can contribute stories on a regular basis. The rate is $175 for reported stories of around 750 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Rabble is always looking for pitches from sex workers. The rate is CAD $0.25 per word up to CAN $200 (USD $159). Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Contributor is always looking for pitches of short features, news stories, and investigative work on “all things related to poverty, homelessness, housing in the Middle Tennessee area.” The rates range from $0.10-$0.15 per word, but they “sometimes pay more based on experience.” See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Trouble is always looking for pitches of pieces that have “concrete suggestions or novel arguments for how the climate left can advance its goals.” The rates range from $150-$300, depending on the length and quality of the piece. See their pitch form for more info. 

–SFGATE is always looking for pitches of pieces for their Culture vertical. They are particularly interested in pitches on new TV shows in August or September; weird SF history or characters; experiential stunts; unique subcultures; tech-adjacent stuff; and drug stuff. The rates range from $150-$300, but can increase based on the complexity of the piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Mental Hellth is always looking for pitches of “personal stories about your mental health journey; screeds on psychology and psychiatry; deep dives into psychological topics; book reviews; interviews with cool people, and more.” The rates start at $150 per piece for “simple stuff.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –Polygon is always looking for pitches of original reporting, essays, op-eds, reviews, and features on entertainment, video games, tabletop games, comics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of “unsolicited film, television, or book reviews.” The rates weren’t publicly given, but started at “$150 for ‘quick or breezy posts,’ and $300 for reported pieces” in March 2021. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Well+Good is always looking for pitches of reported features, personal essays, and op-eds on health, mental health, food, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and fitness. The rates range from $150-$500+ for reported features, and range from $200-$400+ for personal essays and opinion pieces. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Insider is always looking for pitches of stories on your favorite things to do at Disney parks for their Disney Diaries series. The rates start at $140 per piece, and while stories must include photos, clear iPhone photos work fine. See their pitch form for more info.

–Art UK is always looking for pitches of stories on artworks in the Art UK database, though they also consider pitches that “don’t directly refer to the database.” They are especially interested in pitches on diverse or underrepresented subjects, including LGBTQ+ history, or portraits of Black subjects. The rate ranges from £100-£150 (USD $139-$208) per story of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Mental Floss is always looking for pitches of lists or features on animals, art, COVID, DIY, entertainment, food, health, history, language, the Olympics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays or timely news stories. The rates start at $125 for short features of 500 words, $150 for lists, and $200 for longer features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Fanfyte is always looking for pitches about wrestling, “the more unique the pitch the better,” with “no era off limits.” Rates start at $150 for listicles, $200 for essays and op-eds, and $250 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Remezcla is always looking for pitches of hot takes and opinion pieces on how Latinx communities are represented in the media from Latinx writers. The rates start at $100 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hey Alma is always looking for pitches of essays revisiting “Jewish pop culture of the past for no reason, other than the fact that we can’t stop thinking about it” for their Late Take series. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Late Take” in the subject line. 

-Studio ATAO is always looking for pitches of analytical pieces on social justice issues for their Eat, Drink, Do Good newsletter. They are particularly interested in pitches from new, emerging, and QTBIPOC writers. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

NEW: –Planetary Devotions is always looking for pitches of essays on the themes of planetary archetypes and human consciousness. They are also accepting submissions of finished content. The rates start at $.10 per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected].