Opportunities 3/24/2021

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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 your favorite, long-suffering queer media veteran, Chris Erik Thomas, and is released on Wednesdays. Have a job posting, gig, fellowship, or pitch you want to be included in the next Opps newsletter? Send them to [email protected] for approval with “Opportunity:” in the subject line. 

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RESOURCES

You should know by now to never put all your eggs in one basket — especially if the eggs are publications that ignore your invoices. Freelancing is a juggling act, and relying on only one resource to find gigs won’t work. That’s why this section is dedicated to additional resources that make freelance writing a bit less intense. Have resources you’d like to see added that have helped you? Send them to [email protected] for approval with “Resource:” in the subject line.

-The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Journalists Therapy Relief Fund by Sonia Weiser provides funding to AAPI journalists for “mental wellness resources needed to process trauma resulting from both their work in the media industry and their daily lives.” 

-The Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund by Sonia Weiser and the International Women’s Media Foundation provides financial assistance to Black journalists facing financial hardship who can’t afford to pay for the mental health support they need.

-Britany Robinson’s Big List of Writing Deadlines compiles all the big upcoming deadlines for grants, fellowships, contests, events, and so one. It’s updated regularly 

-The Study Hall Transcriber Database will help you find a real human (not an AI program) to transcribe audio files you need finished quickly. Unlike exploitative transcription services, our base rate is $1 per minute, all of which goes directly to the transcriber.

-The Freelancing Guide/Editorial Contacts spreadsheet by Bitch Media senior editor Rachel Charlene Lewis compiles editorial contacts, pitch tips, and how much publications are paying.

-The #FreelancerPayGap spreadsheet by Anna Codrea-Rado isn’t just an invaluable source for finding the standard rate at an outlet — it also shows the disparities in pay based on a writer’s ethnicity and gender identity.

-The Pitch Guide Database by Tim Herrera has over 50 pitch guides for publications, including The New York Times, WIRED, Washington Post, National Geographic, The Verge, Bustle, Motherboard, and Rest of World.

-The Chelsea’s Guide to Freelancing doc is a 15-page guide with tips on everything from finding ideas and pitching them to managing stress and showcasing your work.  

-The Missed Pitches newsletter is a weekly digest of rejected ideas from freelancers and other creative minds. Submit your pitch with a name and email address, and see if an editor or publication falls in love with the idea you just can’t quit. 

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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK 

This week’s resource is PACER, the court records database so glamorous that journalist Adrian Chen once tweeted that it “should introduce a dating feature.” Though it’s technically not free — you pay $0.08 per page, up to 30 pages; you’ll max out at $2.40 — it’s indispensable for any reporting that involves things happening in court, and you’ll often find details buried in a transcript or indictment that no one else has reported out. Here’s a helpful walkthrough from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

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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 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

–NBC Asian America, NBC Black, NBC Latino, and NBC Out are looking for pitches of reported shopping guides and/or personal recommendations and essays. Rates start at $200 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Poynter’s newsletter for journalists of color, The Collective, is looking for paid contributors as well as a council of Truth Tellers (read: advice writers). 

–SAAG Anthology is looking for pitches of underreported stories from reporters in the global diaspora who trace their heritage to Afghanistan, Bhuat, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Rates range from $300 to $600. Send pitches by April 6. 

–gal-dem Zine is looking for pitches of personal essays from writers of color from marginalized genders for their First Person section. The rates for personal essays are £80 (about $110 USD) for 600-800 words, and £100 (about $140 USD) for over 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Hostwriter is looking for pitches of underreported stories with global relevance for their Unbias the News project. There will be in-depth support and collaborative resources available for all accepted pitches. The rates are €250 (about $300 USD) for personal narratives, op-eds, and shorter pieces, and €500 (about $600 USD) for longreads, multimedia pieces, and investigations. See their pitch guide for more info.

–The Narwhal is looking for pitches of reported pieces on forestry, oil, gas, mining, big hydro, and climate change from Canadian BIPOC writers. They especially encourage pitches on the impact of these industries in Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. The rates start at $0.50 CAD (about $0.40) per word. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Vancouver Pride is looking for pitches of how-tos, profiles, service journalism, reviews, features, and other formats for their 2021 Pride Magazine. They are especially looking for pitches from Two-Spirit and QTBIPOC writers. The rates are $150 CAD (about $120 USD) for pieces of 300-600 words, and $250 CAD (about $200 USD) for pieces of 900-1,300 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches by April 1.

OTHER PITCH CALLS

-Pretzel.io, a new finance and shopping app, is looking for contributors to write blog posts about money and shopping. Send pitches to Joel Johnson at [email protected] with the subject line “Pitch.”

-The Bello Collective is looking for pitches about translation in podcasting and multilingual podcasting. The rate is $100 per piece. See their pitch guide for more details.

–Women’s Health is looking for a 500-word personal essay from a writer who wants children and can share how they’ve felt looking for a partner in a pandemic. The rate is  £0.36 GBP per word ($0.49 USD), and pitches can be sent to [email protected]. 

–Vox is looking for pitches on the science, politics, and economics of the global biodiversity crisis for their biodiversity reporting initiative. Rates depend on the story, scope, and length, but may start at fifty cents per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

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

–The Verge is looking for pitches of reported stories and features on science, tech, transportation, film, TV, games, and more. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Immerse is looking for pitches on game engines, tools, infrastructure, and logics on immersive nonfiction storytelling projects for their upcoming issue. The rate is $250 for pieces of 1,200-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches by April 2.

–Narratively is looking for pitches of stories on groundbreaking accomplishments by a disabled figure in history or a group of people with disabilities for their Hidden History section. They specifically want people in the past, not someone doing important work right now. The rates range from $400-$1,000 for stories of 2,000-3,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected] by April 8.

–Oregon Humanities is looking for pitches of reported pieces on what climate change will mean for Oregonians. The rates range from $500-$1,000 for features of 1,500-4,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches by April 11. 

–Hypocrite Reader is looking for pitches on eating, speaking, smiling, snarling, biting, and more for their summer issue on the theme of “teeth.” Their precise rates may vary, but their last issue paid $115 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] by May 15.

–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 essays of 200-250 words. Send pitches to [email protected] with the word “Pitch” in the subject line.

–Jewish Currents is looking for pitches of investigative reporting on Jewish communal funding, Palestine/Israel, dark money organizations, and other topics as part of their new Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund. The rate is $1 per word, and journalists will receive fact-checking, legal support, training, and dedicated editorial expertise. See their pitch guide for more info.

-Study Hall member Jane-Claire Quigley is looking for pitches of first-person pieces and investigative reports on mental health and wellness for a new blog launching next month. She particularly wants stories about being in therapy, looking for a therapist, or dealing with mental health, and is “interested in voices that are historically underrepresented in conversations around mental wellness.” The rate is $500 per piece. Send inquiries and pitches to [email protected].

-Wix’s Restaurants section is looking for freelancers who’ve worked in restaurants, bars and cafes to write about restaurants, bars and cafes. The rate is $1 per word, and they’re looking for experienced writers. Send pitches with clips to [email protected]. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND FELLOWSHIPS

–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 March 26. 

-The Centre for Investigative Journalism is accepting applications for their Collaborative Community Journalism fellowship program. Fellows will conduct research into issues affecting communities in the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Waltham Forest, and Enfield. The fellowship pays a total of £1,650 (about $2,294 USD), as well as reasonable expenses, and fellows will be expected to work part-time for three months. The deadline to apply is March 28.

–The Walrus is accepting applications for its paid TD Fellowship on Diversity and Inclusion. Fellows will help write podcast scripts, publicity and marketing campaigns, and perform other tasks. The fellowship is fully remote, but fellows must be eligible to work in Canada. The fellowship pays $800 CAD (about $640 USD) per week, and fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week for eight months. The deadline to apply is March 28.

–The New York Times is accepting applications for their paid fellowship reporting on disability issues. The fellow will work at their National desk reporting on stories that explain issues facing people living with disabilities, and includes coaching and mentoring from a journalist with expertise on the topic. The deadline to apply is March 31.

–The American Prospect is accepting applications for their two-year writing fellowship program. Fellows will take part in an intensive mentorship program and contribute regularly from summer 2021 through summer 2023. The fellowship pays an annual salary of $41,000, plus union membership. Fellows can work remotely during the pandemic, but will need to be based in Washington, DC when it is safe to do so. The deadline to apply is April 6. 

-The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program in partnership with Apple News. The program aims to give a recent graduate or early-career journalist the opportunity to work on Apple News’ editorial team. The fellow will spend the first three months rotating through editorial teams focused on top stories, audio, and more, and then spend six months developing expertise in one area. The fellowship can be based out of Apple’s offices in either New York or San Francisco, pays $40 per hour, and fellows are expected to work full-time for nine months. The deadline to apply is April 9.

–Vice Canada is accepting applications for their Take Care docuseries program with the TELUS Fund. The program will provide funding for an English language docuseries of at least five episodes of 2-6 minutes. The fund provides production funding of up to $140,000 CAD (about $110,733 USD) per project to a maximum of 75% of total eligible costs, or $5,000 CAD (about $3,955 USD) per minute, whichever is less. The deadline to apply is April 9.

–Behind Local News is accepting applications for its Women in Local News Awards. The categories for the awards include trainee reporter, reporter, specialist reporter, scoop of the year, digital journalist, and more. The prize for award winners will be £500 (about $695 USD), and they allow self-nomination and nomination by colleagues. The deadline to apply is April 15.

–OZY is accepting applications for its OZY Genius Awards. The program will award up to $10,000 to 10 college students to work on a project, and includes mentoring support. Candidates can be self-nominated or be nominated by others. The deadline to apply is April 30.

-The Boston Review is accepting applications for their Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship program. Fellows will develop projects for print and digital, and receive training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and workshops. The fellowship pays a $4,000 monthly stipend, and fellows will be expected to work full-time from September 2021 through May 2022. The deadline to apply is April 30.

-The McGraw Center for Business Journalism is accepting applications for its paid reporting fellowship program. The fellowship provides editorial support and grants of up to $15,000 for journalists to produce investigative stories on the global economy, finance, and business. The deadline to apply is July 16 for the Summer 2021 program. 

–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. Grants applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

-The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is accepting applications for their Black Press Grant program. The program will provide Black freelance reporters or Black-owned print, broadcast, and digital outlets with grants of up to $10,000 to report on the COVID-19 pandemic, the coronavirus vaccine, or its intersections into the nation’s K-12 education system. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

–Filter Magazine is accepting applications for its paid Drug War Journalism Diversity Fellowship program for BIPOC writers. Fellows will fact-check, research, and write articles. The fellowship pays $22 per hour, including a $50 per month reimbursement for home-working expenses, and fellows are expected to work 15 hours per week for six months. They are especially interested in applicants who have been personally impacted by the drug war. 

–The Arizona Republic is accepting applications for its paid Environmental Reporting Fellowship program in Phoenix, AZ. The fellow will work with a three-person team covering environmental issues in Arizona and the western US. Fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week for one year, and the fellowship includes PTO, health insurance, and other benefits. 

–Insider is accepting applications for their paid Personal Finance Reviews Fellowship program. Fellows will assist the banking associate editor with updating guides and reviews, researching, tracking interest rates, and writing posts. The fellowship pays $18 per hour, and fellows are expected to work remotely full-time for six months. 

–Fatherly, a digital media brand for dads, is accepting applications for their paid editorial fellowship. Fellows will help produce health, science, parenting, and relationship content. The fellowship pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 30-40 hours per week. 

–Mashable is accepting applications for its paid entertainment editorial fellowship program in New York. Fellows will work for an initial term of three months, which can then be extended up to a total of 12 months. The fellowship pays $15 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week. 

–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 “minimum wage,” which is $15 per hour in New York City, and fellows are expected to work 15-25 hours per week for two or three months. 

INTERNSHIPS

-Turner Sports is accepting applications for their eleven-month-long paid NCAA Digital Post Graduate internship. They are looking for recent graduates of a four-year NCAA school; former NCAA student-athletes are encouraged to apply. The program begins August 3 and is being run remotely with expense-paid trips to the Atlanta office. The deadline to apply is March 25.

–Rest of World is accepting applications for their paid fact-checking internship. They are specifically looking for interns with proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin (and able to read simplified Chinese), Tamil, Hindi, or Urdu. The internship is remote, and foreign students are welcome to apply. The internship pays $20 per hour, and interns will be expected to work up to 30 hours per week. The deadline to apply is March 26.

–The American Prospect is accepting applications for their paid editorial internship program. Interns will assist with research and fact-checking, and are encouraged to contribute editorially. The internship pays $100 per day, interns can work full- or part-time, and the program can be done remotely or be based in Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is March 29.

–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 $679.85 bi-weekly stipend for interns working remotely from within the Western United States; an additional $100 monthly work-from-home allowance; and a one-time signing bonus 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 31.

–The Nation is accepting applications for its paid editorial internship program. Interns will fact-check the magazine and website, provide research support to writers and editors, and assist with production. The internship pays $18 per hour, and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week. The internship is currently remote-only. The deadline to apply is April 12.

-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.

–Texas Highways is accepting applications for its paid summer 2021 internship program. Interns will fact-check articles for print, write web stories, and assist the editorial team. The internship rate ranges from $14.50-$17 per hour, and interns are expected to work full time. The internship can be remote, or be based in Austin, TX. Also, please note that you do not need to be a highway in Texas to apply. 

–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.

–Axios is accepting applications for its paid summer internship programs. Interns will work across multiple teams to support their entertainment business, including their HBO show and future made-for-TV products. The internship can be done remotely, and lasts 10 weeks. 

-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.

JOBS 

NEW YORK

-The New York Times is hiring a senior news editor, Sunday Review staff editor, Opinion graphics editor, a temporary Opinion audience editor, a senior staff editor on the Flexible editing desk, and a public square editor, deputy editor and deputy visual editor for Headway. And loads more. 

–Bloomberg News is hiring a data journalist to develop undiscovered stories about business, finance, markets, economics, technology, climate change, politics, and policy. Candidates should be familiar with Python or R. There is no set deadline, but the job is available immediately. 

–CNN is hiring a section editor for its climate vertical to manage and lead their coverage of climate issues. Candidates should have over five years of editorial experience, preferably in science journalism. This job is available in New York, LA, DC, Atlanta, or San Francisco. 

–The New Yorker is hiring a UX writer to design the voice of its digital products. Candidates should have at least three years of experience writing for digital products. 

WASHINGTON, DC

–CQ Roll Call is hiring a securities reporter with experience covering financial markets, federal regulatory agencies, Congress, and financial technology. Candidates should have two or more years of reporting experience and be comfortable with legal and regulatory filings. 

–Devex is hiring a global development reporter to cover multilateral development banks with a focus on the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience as a beat reporter, and knowledge of global financial institutions. 

–CNN is hiring a section editor for its climate vertical to manage and lead their coverage of climate issues. Candidates should have over five years of editorial experience, notably in science journalism. This job is available in New York, LA, DC, Atlanta, or San Francisco. 

TEXAS

–The Houston Chronicle is hiring an editorial writer to join the editorial board. Journalists with reporting experience should send their applications to deputy opinion editor Michael Lindenberger at [email protected]. 

CALIFORNIA

–The New York Times is hiring a social media visuals editor to manage and produce the Times’ visuals on social media, and to help build the paper’s presence. Candidates should have video editing and design skills, and an interest in visual storytelling. 

–CNN is hiring a section editor for its climate vertical to manage and lead their coverage of climate issues. Candidates should have over five years of editorial experience, notably in science journalism. This job is available in New York, LA, DC, Atlanta, or San Francisco. 

-The Los Angeles Times is hiring two deputy editors in arts and entertainment to help lead the expansion of the paper’s culture and entertainment business section. Both candidates should have over ten years of editing experience, at least five of which should be in management and in working in a digital news environment. 

-CapRadio is hiring an environment and climate change reporter to cover environment news. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience, either at a publication or as a freelancer. 

–Gray Area is hiring a San Francisco-based content and editorial director to oversee content, manage freelance writers, and define their editorial guidelines. Candidates should have at least three years of editorial, content strategy, and marketing experience. The deadline to apply is April 15.

–Inewssource is hiring a deputy managing editor to work with the managing editor and to manage the outlet’s newsroom. 

NORTHEAST

–The Boston Globe and the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research are hiring an editor-in-chief for The Emancipator. Candidates should have at least three years of management experience and five years of journalism experience.

CENTRAL

–City Bureau is hiring a senior editor/fellowship manager to run their fellowship program and to manage the editorial staff and freelance roster. Candidates should have at least three years experience as an editor, and a history of mentoring or teaching. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Built In is hiring a staff reporter to write explainer features on issues like people management, company-wide workflows, and other emerging trends within the tech industry. Candidates should have at least two years of full-time reporting experience. The office is based in Chicago, but the position is open to remote workers.    

–Devex is hiring a global development reporter to cover multilateral development banks with a focus on the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience as a beat reporter, and knowledge of global financial institutions.  

–The New Humanitarian is hiring a news reporter and editor to fill out their coverage of international issues like migration, climate change, COVID-19, and financial corruption. They’re accepting applications on a rolling basis. 

–The Fuller Project is hiring for multiple positions, including a deputy editor, associate editor, senior health reporter, and enterprise reporter. Candidates for the editor positions should have previous experience managing a team of full-time staff and freelance reporters. All of the positions can be based anywhere in the US. The deadline to apply to the associate editor and senior health reporter positions is April 2, and is May 7 for the enterprise reporter position. 

INTERNATIONAL

-Girlguiding is hiring a part-time digital editor based in London to develop and publish the organization’s digital content. The role requires 21 hours per week of work, and the deadline to apply is March 30 at 9 AM. 

–Rest of World is hiring an Africa-based reporter to cover the impact of technology across the continent. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism or publishing experience, and first- or second-language skills beyond English are strongly preferred, with a preference for French or Portuguese. The position can be based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Lagos, or Nairobi. The deadline to apply is March 26.

–The Tyee is hiring a Canada-based newsletter specialist to craft, send, and optimize their three editorial newsletters. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working an email list for a newsroom, magazine, nonprofit, or as an independent writer. The position can be based anywhere in Canada, but familiarity with British Columbia is preferred. The deadline to apply is April 27.

–The Fuller Project is hiring an enterprise reporter to join their global editorial team. Candidates should be fluent in the language of the country in which they are based. The position can be based anywhere in the world, but candidates in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East are preferred. The deadline to apply is May 7.