Opportunities 9/29/2021

Atlas Obscura, Otis, Fortune Magazine 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 Marisa Clogher, who is constantly waiting for the day New Orleans will swallow them whole. 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

►We’re looking for an editor who can inspire. BuzzFeed News is hiring an editor to run its new vertical, The Upside, which will focus on journalism that is uplifting, refreshing, moving, and funny. The news these days can be grim, and we believe there is an audience for reported and smart pieces that are heartening. This editor will set the vision and should be brimming with coverage ideas — and they will hire a reporter right out of the gate. Apply here and email [email protected] to learn more.

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STUDY HALL PRESENTS: RESEARCH PRACTICE

—Research Practice is our Fall 2021 education series that will include talks and workshops that focus on developing practical skills necessary for conducting independent media work, particularly emphasizing how freelancers can protect their time and labor while monetizing their intellectual property and its derivatives.

—Frictionless Strategy is a talk on October 8 with writer, brand strategist, and Studio Ione founder Gabrielle Ione Hickmon. The talk will cover strategies she uses to organize her research, maximize efficiency, and maintain a healthy boundary between her personal and professional lives. The tickets are $10, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $5.

—Selling and Licensing Your Intellectual Property is a two-part seminar on October 22 and October 29 with entertainment lawyer Dani Oliva. The event will cover work-for-hire contracts and content licensing. The tickets are $20 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $15.

—Surviving the First-Person Industrial Complex is a two-part seminar on 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.

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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.

-The NPR Diverse Sources Database links you up with experts from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the media. Search by state or expertise, and never make an excuse to fill your features with all-white experts again.

-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 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

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

–Harper’s is looking for pitches for their Annotations section: “pieces that decipher a diagram, map, photo, or other visual” and put “the visual first, treating it as a window into bigger questions, contexts, and histories.” Pitches should include “the image (or a few options), the reason it’s worth looking into today, and a sense of how you’d annotate it.” The rate is $1 per word, with slight range depending on reporting and research involved. Send pitches to [email protected].

–The Imprint is accepting pitches about child welfare based in the U.S. They “encourage pitches from writers of color, and those with lived experience in the foster care system.” The rate is $1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Investor Institute is accepting pitches for “banger finance story ideas.” The rate is $1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Otis is looking for storytelling-driven, human interest pieces that feature fresh angles on the intersection of pop culture and finance. They’re looking for writing geared toward a financially savvy audience. The rate is $1,500 for pieces that are 1,500-2,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Outside is looking for essays about survival, whether that be literal matters of life and death or something interpreted more broadly. Essays should be about 1,500 words, but accepted stories will be edited and may run longer or shorter. The rate is $1,000. Send submissions to [email protected] by October 11.

–Wine Enthusiast is looking for pitches about trends in the wine world, the intersection of wine and culture, personal essays, and a wine drinker’s guide to “some other beverage category.” The rate is $1 per word for print and $0.50 per word for online. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Futurism is looking for pitches for a package on the “futures of pleasure.” They are looking for science and tech-adjacent work, noting “the stranger the better.” The rate is $400-$600 for essays and exploratory reported pieces with 1-3 interviews. Send pitches to [email protected].

–CoinDesk is looking for pitches for reported features on cryptocurrency and blockchain. The rate is $0.50 per word minimum. Send pitches to [email protected] by October 17.

–Atlas Obscura is looking for spooky stories with a focus on place. They cover history, geography, science, culture, and exploration. The rate starts at $300 and is usually about $0.50 per word. More information on how to pitch is in their pitch guide. Submit pitches to [email protected] by today, September 29.

–Forbes Health is looking to commission a writer who has used or has a family member who has used the Life Alert medical alert system. The writer would be asked to write a review based on their or their family’s experience with the product. The rate for this piece is $400. If interested please contact Alena Hall at [email protected].

–The Monitor is looking for pitches for their issue reflecting on the introduction of Canada’s Anti-Terror Act and attempting to make amends for 20 years of Islamophobia. The rate is about $0.30-$0.40 per word. More information on pitching is in their pitch guide.

–NYN is looking for pitches about anything timely and topical happening in New York’s nonprofit sector. The rate is $250 for 500-800 words. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Immerse is looking for pitches that “critically and imaginatively reflect on the actors, stakeholders, and potential directions for the collection of technologies, projects, platforms, and dispositions that are currently grouped under ‘the Metaverse’” for their Making the Metaverse issue. Proposals should be 200 words or less, and the rate is $250 for 1,200-1,500 words. The deadline to pitch is October 7; send pitches to [email protected].

–Catapult is looking for personal essays about the holidays: “Think family traditions, stories that bring you joy, or even not celebrating at all.” They are looking for pitches, but drafts if possible. The rate starts at $200 for 2,000 words or less, but they’d “love to read flash fiction,” which is under 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Catapult is also looking for pitches about applying another craft to the craft of writing. The rate starts at $200 for 2,000 words or less, but ideal pieces are less than 2,000. Send pitches to [email protected],  with further details in this pitch guide.

–Autostraddle is looking for pitches by Black transmasculine writers about recent developments in reproductive justice and connections to pop culture, “like Lil Nas X’s pregnancy stunt.” The rate is $200. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Cosmo UK is looking for pitches on love and sex. The rate starts at £120 ($140 USD). Send pitches to [email protected].

EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

-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.

–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].

–New York Focus is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on the re-entry process from New York jails and prisons, including on the intersection of mass incarceration and mass homelessness. The rate is $800 per investigative 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].

–The Paper Gown is always looking for pitches of “features on interesting trends in healthcare, sharp takes on new research studies, and compelling first-hand accounts of the patient experience.” The rate is flat but “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 stories on “the power of the paycheck” for their upcoming issue. They want pitches that will “leave readers (payroll, finance and HR executives) feeling smarter.” They are especially interested in pitches from journalists in Australia, South Africa, Russia, and anywhere in South 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].

–Outside Magazine is always looking for pitches of criticism, reported stories, and essays for their culture section. They are looking for pitches on books and other media related to the outdoors and the environment, food and drink, parenting, internet culture, and equity and access in the outdoors. Rates start at $0.50 per word for online pieces, and increase for features. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Vice is always looking for pitches of original reporting, reported essays, service journalism, explainers, narrative features, longform features, and quick-turnaround blog posts for their Life desk. They are especially interested in pitches on mental and physical health, identity, well-being, sex and sexuality, gender, race, class, work, money, inequality, education, relationships, friendship, family, love, dating, drugs, alcohol, sobriety, partying, community-building, and civic engagement. The rate is typically $0.50 per assigned word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected].

–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].

–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 $0.39 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].

–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.

–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 around $350 for pieces of 800-1,500 words, and increases based on 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.

–The Companion is always looking for pitches of analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and personal essays on Stargate SG-1, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Dune. “The geekier the better.” The rates are £200 (USD $274) for 2,000 words, and £300 (USD $410) for 3,000. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–The Companion is also always looking for podcast pitches about Stargate, Star Wars, Star Trek, the MCU, and sci-fi in general. Both ongoing and limited series commissions. Deep dives, docu-series about certain characters, subjects, and themes, unique rewatches, and format-heavy ideas are most welcome. The rates range from £300 – £500 (USD $410-$683) per episode depending on the scope. To pitch, email [email protected] with “Podcast Pitch:” in the subject line and include links to samples of your work.

–TIME Magazine is always looking for pitches for TIME‘s online health site. They are specifically looking for ideas around new research, neuroscience, behavior and psychology, diet and nutrition, biotech, autism, and COVID-19, and they are “interested in pieces that elevate the conversation and don’t reiterate what every other health site is saying.” The rates start at $250 for around 800 words. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Rolling Stone is always looking for pitches of “ambitious reported features on the business of entertainment (including, but not limited to, the industries of music, film, and social media).” They are particularly interested in “underreported angles, original reporting, and deep dives into black-box topics like hidden algorithms or corporate wrongdoing.” The rates start around $250 for newsy 1,000-word pieces, and range higher for in-depth features of 4,000-5,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches 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.

–Slate is 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 $206) per piece. Send pitches to [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 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].

–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.

–Fanbyte 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].

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–Otis is looking for a freelance newsletter writer for their “Roundup” section. They’re looking for writers who can write at the intersection of finance and pop culture. The rate is $30 per hour, it requires about three to five hours of work per week, and it is remote. Email [email protected] with relevant clips.

–Creative Review is looking for a senior writer to cover “design, advertising, photography, etc.” The job is a 12-month maternity cover, and it requires four days of work a week. Send your CV to [email protected] by this Monday, October 4.

–The New York Times is looking for an audience editor to work on Instagram strategy and live programming across platforms (Instagram Lives, Twitter Spaces, Reddit AMAs, etc.). The job will be a minimum of six months, and the location is flexible. Candidates should have at least five years experience working in a digital news environment. The typical hours are 10 AM-6 PM ET Monday through Friday, requiring 35 hours of work per week.

–YES! Media is looking for a freelance copy editor for their digital site. Candidates should have at least three years professional copy editing experience. The rate is $32 per hour for five to 15 hours of work a week. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and links to three published pieces to [email protected] with “Web Copy Editor” in the subject line by this Thursday, September 30.

–Input is looking for a part-time writer to join their reviews team in “exploring the latest devices, gear, and accessories.” Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience. Writers will be expected to write four to five posts each week. The starting rate is $25 per hour for 28 hours/week.

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

–Radix Media is accepting applications for their Megaphone Prize short story contest. The contest is dedicated to the “discovery of timely, urgent, and interrogative collections from debut writers of color.” Writers can submit a manuscript of 35,000 to 80,000 words with a $20 submission fee, and limited fee waivers are available. The winner will receive $1,000 and 20 author copies. The deadline to submit is this Thursday, September 30.

–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

-The McGraw Center For Business Journalism is accepting applications for their paid business journalism fellowship program. The program provides grants of up to $15,000 and editorial support for journalists looking to produce investigative or enterprise stories on issues related to the global economy, finance, and business, including the workplace, climate change, health care, and other topics. Applicants do not need previous business journalism experience. Send any questions about the fellowship to [email protected]. The deadline to apply is this Thursday, September 30.

–The Nation’s Fund For Independent Journalism is accepting applications for their paid Winter/Spring 2022 Editorial Internship program. Interns will learn about ethics, source confidentiality, fact-checking, and be encouraged to pitch and write their own articles for the magazine. The internship is in New York, pays $18 per hour (or $630 per week), and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week for six months. The deadline to apply is this Friday, October 1.

–Facing South is accepting applications for their Julian Bond Fellowship program for early-career journalists who are “interested in helping change the public debate about issues of justice and democracy in the South.” Fellows will be paid $5,000 a month, and it’s based in Durham, North Carolina. The deadline to apply is October 6.

–Eater Texas is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows will contribute to their daily coverage of the restaurant scenes and food culture across Texas. The fellowship can be based anywhere in the state, and applicants from outside of major cities are preferred. The fellowship is a one-year, full-time, salaried position. No deadline to apply was given, but their next class of fellows will begin in October.

-Vox Media is accepting applications for their annual fellowship program. The fellowship features nine separate programs across six publications, and aims to bring “emerging voices from underrepresented communities to [their] editorial networks and businesses.” The program is one year, pays at least $56,000, and requires working full-time. No deadline to apply was given, but the fellowship will begin in October.

–Mother Jones is hiring five early-career journalists for their paid fellowship program. Fellows work closely with reporters and editors on fact-checking, research, and reporting and receive training in every aspect of the editorial process, from research tools and methods to media law. The pay is $3,250 per month, and it’s based in San Francisco or Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is October 17.

–POLITICO is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program in political journalism. The fellowship includes monthly training sessions, workshops, and mentoring and other training as well as editorial rotations for career exploration. Two fellows will be chosen to begin in January, and two fellows will be chosen to begin in June; it is based in Arlington, Virginia. Fellows will receive $60,000 plus benefits. The deadline to apply is October 30.

JOBS

NEW YORK

–Documented, a news outlet for immigrant New Yorkers, is hiring a writer to design a new format and establish an original voice for their Early Arrival newsletter. Candidates should have some writing and newsletter experience, and knowledge of the New York and federal immigration system is preferred. The salary is $75,000 and the position will be remote until it is safe to return to the office. The deadline to apply is this Thursday, September 30.

–Quanta is hiring for multiple positions, including a math writer to cover research at the frontiers of pure and applied mathematics; a visual/design producer to assist the art department in creating and editing visual assets for web, social media and occasional print placement; a computer science writer to cover many areas of theoretical computer science; and a physics writer to cover developments in the physical sciences. All positions are full-time and based in New York.

–Vulture is hiring a senior music editor to balance the long-lead vision and short-term agenda for the music department. The job is full-time with benefits. Candidates should have at least five years experience editing feature-length stories as well as a deep knowledge of global and regional music markets.

–Bon Appétit is hiring a food editor for all areas of the production cycle, such as pitching, recipe development, writing, and working with the photo team. Candidates should have at least three years of culinary experience, including restaurants, and at least one year in food editorial. The job is full-time and based in New York.

WASHINGTON, DC

–International Women’s Media Foundation is looking for a communications coordinator to bolster their social media presence and promote opportunities for the organization. Candidates should have one to three years experience working in media, journalism, gender equity, or a related field. The job can be remote, but candidates in DC are preferred. The deadline to apply is this Thursday, September 30.

–The Washington Post is hiring for multiple positions including a national climate reporter, a digital threats reporter “to cover the vulnerabilities of the digital systems that underpin modern life,” and a multiplatform editing chief to oversee operations at the copy desk. All positions are full-time and based in Washington, DC.

–NPR is hiring for multiple positions including chief Washington editor to be the overall editor of national political coverage, newscast for the morning edition, and a senior producer for Throughline. All positions are full-time and based in Washington, DC.

TEXAS

–The Dallas Morning News is hiring for multiple positions, including a health reporter to lead their COVID-related coverage and a science and medicine reporter who will cover COVID-related research. Candidates for both positions should have at least five years of reporting experience. The deadline to apply for both positions is this Friday, October 1.

–KUT is hiring an assistant digital editor to create stories for multiple platforms and edit digital content. Candidates should have at least five years experience producing content for a news site as well as a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field. The job is full-time and based in Austin, Texas. The salary is at least $55,000.

CALIFORNIA

–inewsource is hiring a San Diego-based data reporter to cover accountability in the healthcare industry. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, including experience producing longform stories. The salary range is $70,000-$85,000. The deadline to apply is this Friday, October 1.

–Crooked Media is hiring an associate producer for its new daily podcast “What A Day.” The podcast will focus on breaking down complicated political issues. Candidates should have at least three years of news, editorial, radio, or podcast production. The hours are from 1 PM-9 PM PST, Sunday-Thursday. Ideal candidates are based in Los Angeles or are willing to relocate within three months of accepting the offer. The job is full-time with benefits.

SOUTHEAST

–Lexington Herald-Leader is hiring a full-time political reporter to report on Kentucky politics “with particular emphasis on Kentucky’s congressional delegation and statewide offices.” The reporter will be the “driving force” behind coverage of a U.S. Senate race in 2022 and the Kentucky governor race in 2023. Candidates should have at least three years experience in a newsroom and covering politics. This job is full-time and based in Lexington, Kentucky.

CENTRAL

–The Trace is hiring a Chicago-based reporter to find and report stories on people in the city who have been affected by gun violence. Candidates should have at least four years of reporting experience, and a “deep local knowledge of Chicago, its neighborhoods, its power brokers, and its media landscape.” The salary range is $65,000-$80,000. The deadline to apply is October 10.

–City Bureau is hiring a Chicago-based marketing and communications manager to work with their editorial and programming teams to promote their journalism work, community workshops, and training programs. Candidates should have at least two years of experience managing organizational social media accounts. The salary is $65,250. The deadline to apply is this Thursday, September 30.

–Graywolf Press is hiring an editorial assistant to help the editorial team read submissions, write reports, and prepare manuscripts for production. The job is full-time, and candidates are expected to work from the Minneapolis office four to five days a week. The salary is $37,000, and a small relocation stipend is included. The deadline to apply is October 15, and the job will begin in November or December.

–The TRiiBE is hiring a full-time, Chicago-based digital news editor to manage the news side of the editorial team. Candidates should have at least two years of management experience in an editorial role as well as a degree in journalism, media, or a communications field. The salary is $52,000 plus benefits. Send a resume, cover letter and published clips to [email protected] by October 28.

–ProPublica is hiring a Midwest editor to lead its Midwest investigative unit. Candidates should have experience leading a team or newsroom, and knowledge of the Midwest region is preferable but not required. The job is based in Chicago and is not open to remote candidates. Send a resume, samples of your work, and thoughts on local projects for ProPublica when applying.

–Ideastream Public Media is hiring a digital news editor to edit digital news stories produced by reporters and create breaking news content for digital platforms. It’s preferred that candidates have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and at least five years of journalism experience, but equivalent experience in related fields will be considered.

NORTHWEST

–The Kitsap Sun is hiring a health and social services reporter to cover “the COVID-19 pandemic, health care policy and equity, public health, mental health resources and the issue of homelessness.” Candidates should have one to two years experience reporting or strong internship experience. The job is full-time and based in Bremerton, Washington. Send a resume, cover letter, and three to six samples of work when applying.

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–The Pulitzer Center is hiring a copy editor assistant to make sure all content adheres to the Center’s style guide. Candidates should have 1-2 years copy editing and web publishing experience. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French is a big plus. The deadline to apply is October 8.

–Prism is hiring an editorial director to oversee Prism’s day-to-day newsroom operations, including content management, program management, and staff supervision. The position is fully remote, and all staff are provided with a loaned MacBook Air, AirPods, and additional tech as needed. Candidates should expect to work 36 hours a week, with half-days on Fridays. The starting salary is between $90,000-$100,000. The deadline to apply is October 11.

–The 19th is hiring a reporter to cover climate and sustainability issues, including food insecurity and the intersection of climate and health. The reporter will also occasionally represent the publication on TV, the radio or at events. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience. The starting salary is $75,000. The deadline to apply is October 11.

–HuffPost is hiring a copy editor to handle line and copy edits across the site and social media. West coast candidates are preferred due to hours, which are Tuesday-Saturday until at least 5 PM PST, but remote candidates can apply. This position is full-time and is part of the WGA-E bargaining unit.

INTERNATIONAL

–CBC Toronto is hiring a full-time director of journalism and programming to “develop, implement and oversee short and long range strategic plans for regular daily programs, pilots, short-term projects and news specials.” Candidates should have 10 years leadership experience, including leading a newsroom.

–The Globe is hiring two deputy national editors, one to oversee the health, education and families team and one to oversee the real estate team. Editors would be responsible for supervising and developing stories that “aim to reflect Canada.” Candidates should have five to 10 years of experience as a news reporter or an editor. The job is based in Toronto.