The listings are now posted throughout the week on our Opportunity Finder. The Opps Finder, the monthly Creative Opportunities, and the weekly Friday Opportunities newsletters are managed by Chris Erik Thomas. Occasionally, we take a day off or publish late (or early) for mental health breaks and holidays. |
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NEW STUDY HALL COURSE: PITCH PERFECT WORKSHOP |
In this three-hour workshop, Shawna Kenney will show you the inner workings of the pitching process. Kenney’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, VICE, Los Angeles Review of Books, PBS, and other outlets. This workshop will be focused on personal essays and reported pieces. Drawing from her years of experience, Shawna will walk students through how to research submission guidelines, craft compelling pitches, and add a personalized touch that will help your story stand out. The course will have an interactive element where Shawna will workshop a few students’ pitches and offer feedback. |
The three-hour course will take place on August 23, at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET. Sign up here. Study Hall members use the coupon code “studyhallmember” to receive 50% off the standard price, making it only $49.50. For any questions, reach out to sup...@studyhall.xyz. |
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ADD TO THE RATE-SHARING DATABASE |
In recent years, layoffs have pushed more journalists into freelancing, with over a third now working independently, according to a 2023 study. Yet, there's little transparency around freelance rates. Freelancers often earn less than minimum wage, with significant pay gaps compared to staffers doing similar work. |
To address this, the Freelance Solidarity Project launched a year-long campaign encouraging freelancers to share their rates in its Rate Sharing Database. This initiative aims to build a clearer picture of freelance pay and, ultimately, change the way we are getting paid. |
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CALLS FOR PITCHES |
Please note: We are not endorsing every publication or company listed here. Engaging with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. We currently sort each section by highest to lowest rates. We currently define “fair rates” as above $200 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.20 per word for longer pieces. However, we cannot guarantee that every publication pays this rate. |
Final note: Before pitching, always click the links to see if the opportunities are still available. |
TIME-SENSITIVE PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES) |
NEW: -MIT Technology Review's commissioning editor, Rachel Courtland, is looking for pitches of features on the theme of “Breakthroughs," which “includes our annual round-up of high-impact innovations,” for the next print issue. The feature well of the magazine is devoted to narrative features, investigations, big profiles, and reported essays (generally between 2500-4000 words) centered around the theme of the issue. Other upcoming themes include Crime, The Future of Work, Nature, Kids, and Existential Questions. Rates range from $1 to $2 per word. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to rachel.c...@technologyreview.com and include "Breakthroughs Pitch” in the subject line by this Monday, August 11. (Aug 2) |
NEW: -Orion Magazine is looking for pitches of nonfiction pieces for their Spring 2026 Labor Issue: “Working the Land.” “Send us your ideas on the intersection between labor and the more-than-human world—animal rights, working creatures, and models of collectivity in nature.” Please note: They are “typically NOT looking for straight exposés of environmental catastrophes, and we don’t have a frequent need for pretty nature images.” The rate is $1,000 for a full-length feature. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches through their Submittable page by next Friday, August 15. (Aug 4) |
-The Black Ordinary is looking for pitches of poems, short stories, interviews, essays, reviews, and more on “topics relevant to the preservation of Black-American* histories and culture." Please note: “The Black Ordinary's work is centered on the histories and cultures of direct descendants of enslaved peoples forcibly brought to the modern-day United States from the continent of Africa via the transatlantic slave-trade.” The rate is $250 for up to 750 words. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form by August 30. (Aug 2) |
EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (ABOVE FAIR RATES) |
NEW: -The Infatuation's senior editor, Jonathan Smith, reached out to SH to say they're regularly commissioning freelance writers in DC, New Orleans, and Boston for assignments “who are deeply knowledgeable about their city's dining scene—from the longtime classics to the buzzy newcomers, and everything in-between. Generally, we're looking for freelancers who want to author both guides and reviews, are allergic to food writing cliches, and have an intuitive ability to recognize use-cases for different restaurants, sometimes for absurdly specific situations.” The rates start at $750 for guides, and $150 for individual reviews, “with final rates determined based on the length of a guide, amount of additional research required, and experience.” See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to pit...@theinfatuation.com with “PITCH:” and then the proposed headline (example: “PITCH: The Best Restaurants In Pittsburgh”). (Aug 5) |
-The New York Times is always accepting submissions of “intelligent, literate, entertaining and well-crafted crosswords that appeal to the broad range of Times solvers.” They are looking for “lively fill, with words, phrases and names that solvers know or can infer from the crossings; original, on-target clues, pitched at the puzzle’s intended difficulty level, including a variety of cultural reference points; and more." The rates start at $500 for Monday to Saturday 15x15 puzzles, and $1,500 for Sunday 21x21 puzzles. Submit puzzles through their Submittable page. (Jul 7) |
-Discogs editor Sam Tornow shared with SH that they’re always looking for pitches of “essays, genre histories, scene histories, reported features, think pieces, [and] guides” on music and vinyls. They’re especially interested in “subject matter experts.” The rate is $350 for 800-1,000 words, or $400 for 1,200 words. Send pitches to sam.t...@discogsinc.com. (Jul 10) |
-Business Insider senior editor Conz Preti is always looking for pitches on "parenting, health, relationships, retirement, and more." The rate wasn't given, but is usually around $220 for 700 words. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches to cpr...@insider.com. |
-Fine Books & Collections editor Allison C. Meier is always looking for pitches of “timely tales about rare books and ephemera.” No further info was given, but the recent issue includes “tales of literary Portugal, people who love endpapers, poisonous books, Route 66 maps, and more.” The rates range from $200 to $600, depending on length/reporting needs.” Send pitches to all...@finebooksmagazine.com. |
TIME-SENSITIVE & EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS (BELOW FAIR RATES) |
-The European Correspondent's editor-in-chief, Julius E. O. Fintelmann, is always looking for pitches of “journalism that puts Europe’s citizens at the centre” specifically from freelance journalists who are registered within the European Union. They are especially interested in: “How EU (in)decisions impact people’s lives, cross-border trends shaping the future of Europe, [and] surprising stories that challenge assumptions or reveal the overlooked.” The rate is location-sensitive, but a “top story” that's around 10.3 hours of work will pay around €150-€200. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and send pitches through their pitch form. (Jul 30) |
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FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS |
-The New York Times is hiring for multiple temporary positions on 12-month contracts based in NYC, including a Podcast senior video editor to “help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through full episode video podcasts and vertical video clips” and a cinematographer/senior video journalist to “be responsible for shooting, lighting and managing the technical aspects of filming for news and podcast videos.” The salary ranges are $$124,979.94 to $130,000 for the senior video editor, and $124,979.94 to $152,000 for the senior video journalist. Both roles are represented by the NewsGuild of NY. See our Opps Finder listings for more info. (Aug 1) |
-The Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS) is hiring a grant writer on a part-time, remote-friendly contract to “play the lead role in writing and preparing compelling proposals to support biological field stations in their missions to foster cutting-edge research, K-20 environmental education, and public outreach.” Candidates should have a “proven track record of successful foundation and NGO grant writing, ideally for science, conservation, or education nonprofits.” The rate is $30 to $45 per hour for 10-20 hours per week. See our Opps Finder listing for more info and apply through the application form by August 20. (Jul 31) |
-Blue Star Families (BSF) is hiring a freelance writing consultant based in the US to research and develop written materials that document the history of Blue Star Families, create written and visual content supporting the "Do Your Part" campaign, and more. Candidates should have proven experience as a freelance writer, journalist, or content creator (3+ years preferred). “Familiarity with military families, nonprofit communications, or cause-based storytelling is a plus.” See our Opps Finder listing for more info and apply through the application form. (Jul 30) |
-More Perfect Union is hiring freelance videographers “from across the country and from diverse backgrounds who want to help make videos on worker power, labor, and economic justice.” Videographers must have a high-quality camera that can shoot in 1080p and 4k, wireless lavalier microphones, and lighting equipment. The rate is $600-$800 for half-day shoots (five hours or less), and $1,000-$1,500 for full-day shoots. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. |
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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, COURSES, AND PRIZES |
NEW: -Press On is hosting a two-part virtual course, Raising Your Voice: Crafting a Powerful First-Person Narrative, on Thursday, August 28, and Wednesday, September 10. “In this workshop, participants will learn how to develop and support their argument, how to identify the target audience and ideal platform for their message, and more." Participants will also get the chance to develop and workshop ideas and to receive post-workshop support from Dionicia "Dio" Roberson of the Narrative Sovereignty Project, who is facilitating the course. This session is being offered on a sliding scale basis from $1-$125 (but no one will be turned away for lack of funds). See our Opps Finder listing for more info. Register through the event form by August 21. (Aug 5) |
-Girls Write Now is accepting submissions of essays from girls and LGBTQIA+ youth aged 13-19 in the US for its "Writing for Life" Writing Prize. The prompt is: “Describe an especially difficult time you have faced, or something you have struggled to navigate, as a teenager. How has writing helped you to survive and creatively transform your experience into new understandings of self, home, and well-being?” The first-place prize is $1,500, and the winner will be published and invited onto their Writing Our Way to Wellness podcast. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and submit through the submission form by next Friday, August 15. (Jul 31) |
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FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESIDENCIES |
NEW: -Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is accepting applications for its Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship. The yearlong program is designed to “prepare a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative reporting. It provides assistance to attend multiple IRE trainings, including a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and much more.” Applicants should have at least three years of post-college work experience. The fellowship covers over $7,000 in travel, accommodation, registration, and other fees. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application page by September 1. (Aug 4) |
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FULL-TIME JOURNALISM JOBS |
NEW YORK CITY |
NEW: -ArtNews is hiring a senior market reporter based in NYC to “be responsible for an average of one to two online articles per day, as well as several longer features per month.” Candidates should have at least three years of experience in journalism, ideally covering the art market. "Applicants from outside these fields are encouraged to apply if they have excellent, dogged reporting skills and an ability to learn a beat quickly." The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 6) |
-Wirecutter is hiring a senior editor to oversee the Sleep team, “which covers mattresses and sleep-related products ranging from pillows to sunrise alarm clocks to sleep trackers.” Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience, including two years managing editors and/or writers and two years of experience vetting and reporting on health and sustainability claims. The salary range is $130,000 to $140,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 2) |
-The New York Times is hiring a weekend editor on a Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule to play “a central role in shaping the National desk’s 24/7 report, leading a team of reporters and editors, and driving coverage of the biggest storylines through the weekend.” Candidates should have at least seven years of journalism experience, including “experience stepping in at all stages of the editing process, from a story’s conception to first editing through its publication.” The salary range is $165,000 to $185,000, and this role doesn't appear to be part of the NewsGuild of NY. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 1) |
WASHINGTON, DC |
NEW: -The Washington Post is hiring a director of research based in DC to “oversee the development of custom research solutions and the management of syndicated data resources that deepen our understanding of The Post’s current and potential audiences, and drive advertiser success.” Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in market research, including at least five years leading and developing research teams. The salary range is $149,900 to $278,300. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 4) |
-The American Journalism Project is hiring an editorial impact lead for their Knight Resiliency Lab to “develop resonant editorial strategies and implement evaluation frameworks that help measure impact on the communities they serve.” Candidates should have “significant experience in leadership or management roles at daily newsrooms and an understanding of complex editorial workflows with multiple dependencies and moving parts.” The salary range is $156,922 to $172,615. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 1) |
REMOTE-FRIENDLY AND MULTIPLE LOCATIONS |
NEW: -The Atlantic is hiring for multiple positions based in NYC or DC, including a Culture assistant editor to assist with “fact-checking, story research, participating in editorial meetings,” and more, and a senior visuals editor to join its visuals team and “play a key role in helping manage the flow of short-term assignments and ensuring strong, timely visual execution across our daily journalism.” The salary ranges are $69,000 to $75,000 for the assistant editor, and $105,000 to $125,000 for the senior editor. The Culture role is a Guild position. See our Opps Finder listings for more info. (Aug 5) |
NEW: -The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk at the Missouri School of Journalism shared with SH that its hiring for multiple roles, including an editorial director to be “responsible for the Desk’s editorial output," and an assistant editorial director to “help the Editorial Director with editing, content distribution, internal and external communications and training.” Both roles can be remote within the Mississippi River Basin (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana). The salary ranges are $75,000 to $80,000 for the editorial director and $55,000 to $70,000 for the assistant editorial director. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by August 20. (Aug 5) |
-Semafor is hiring a global head of communications based in NYC or DC to “be responsible for setting Semafor’s communications strategy, telling Semafor’s story, [and] managing Semafor’s external and internal communications.” Candidates should have at least a decade of experience in communications, preferably in media, journalism, tech, or government, including “deep knowledge of the global media landscape, especially in the U.S., UK, and international press corps.” The salary range is $175,000 to $225,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 1) |
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OTHER FULL-TIME JOBS |
NEW YORK CITY |
-The New York City Campaign Finance Board is hiring a web content editor to “manage and elevate the content and user experience on its public-facing websites: nycvotes.org and nyccfb.info.” Candidates should have at least one year of experience in website management, digital content editing, or a similar role, and familiarity with SEO principles and structured content organization. The salary range is $60,000 to $67,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 2) |
-The Architectural League of New York is hiring a communications manager to “manage digital content and communications across our organization’s web, social, and email channels.” Candidates should have at least two years of experience in communications/digital marketing and a “familiarity with and/or strong interest in architecture, design, and urban planning.” The salary range is $63,000 to $73,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by August 18. (Aug 1) |
WASHINGTON, DC |
NEW: -The Beeck Center at Georgetown University is hiring a communications manager based in DC to “help shape and execute an integrated communications strategy that amplifies our work in digital government, data, benefits access, and emerging technology.” Candidates should have at least three years of experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience). The salary range is $65,000 to $80,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. (Aug 4) |
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DEADLINED OPPS FROM PAST ISSUES |
Please note: These old opps are not categorized by type but are organized in order from the earliest to the latest deadline. |
EXPIRING: -BOMB Magazine is hiring a director of development to “lead and oversee its fundraising efforts.” To apply, submit a cover letter and résumé to gra...@bombsite.com with your name and “Development Director” in the subject line by this Sunday, August 10. (Jul 15) |
EXPIRING: -The Bee is looking for pitches of fiction (any genre), narrative non-fiction, non-fiction and journalism “that captures something about being working class in Britain in 2025.” Send pitches through their pitch form by this Monday, August 11. (Jul 15) |
EXPIRING: -Jewish Currents is hiring an executive editor to lead the editorial team. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by this Monday, August 11. (Jul 22) |
EXPIRING: -The Trans Journalists Association is accepting applications for its Summer 2025 Level Up grant. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application page by this Monday, August 11. (Jul 30) |
EXPIRING: -The Associated Press is hiring a news editor to “directly supervise a small team of elections explanatory reporters, as well as the elections interactives and graphics team.” See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by this Tuesday, August 12. (Jul 22) |
EXPIRING: -The Associated Press is hiring three data analysts based in DC for its Elections Analytics team. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by this Tuesday, August 12. (Jul 22) |
EXPIRING: -Oregon Humanities is looking for pitches of “stories about food and drink, buying and selling, waste and conservation” from Oregon-based writers on the theme “Consume.” Send pitches to edi...@oregonhumanities.org by this Tuesday, August 12. (Jul 9) |
EXPIRING: -Stony Brook University is accepting applications for its two-semester Podcast Incubator. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the program page by next Friday, August 15. (Jun 23) |
EXPIRING: -The 51st's executive editor, Christina Sturdivant Sani, shared with SH that they're hiring an editor/writer based in DC on a part-time contract. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by next Friday, August 15. (Jul 30) |
EXPIRING: -Inside Climate News is accepting applications for its part-time, remote-friendly Fall 2025 Fellowships. Apply by next Friday, August 15. |
EXPIRING: -Columbia University is accepting applications for its year-long Assembling Voices fellowship in NYC. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply by next Friday, August 15. |
-The Green-Wood Historic Fund's manager of communications, Daniela Ochoa-Bravo, shared with SH that they're accepting applications for their 2026 Artist-in-Residence program. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application page by August 17. (Jul 24) |
-ProPublica is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Emerging Reporters Program in NYC, which is “specifically designed for talented aspiring journalists who find investigative journalism inaccessible for financial reasons.” Apply through the application page by August 18. (Jul 15) |
-BBC World Service is looking for pitches of audio documentaries as part of its 2026/2027 commissioning round. Pitch through their pitch form by August 21. (Jul 17) |
-This by That is hiring a part-time communications assistant based in NYC or LA. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. To apply, email your resume, short letter of interest and contact information for two references to jo...@thisbyth.at by August 29. (Jul 28) |
-Mountains Magazine is looking for pitches from “writers who have direct experience of snowsports in Japan.” Send pitches to in...@mountains-magazine.com with the subject line format “PITCH:_[Location]_[Suggested headline]” by August 31. (Jul 4) |
-Plumia's operations lead, Eman Zabi, reached out to SH to share that they're accepting applications for their three-month fellowship program. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application form by August 31. |
-AMWAJ is accepting applications for its fellowship program, which is specifically for Southern and Eastern Mediterranean journalists. See our Opps Finder listing for more info. Apply through the application page by August 31. (Jul 29) |
-Documented is hiring a Latino Community correspondent to “play a pivotal role in strengthening our connection with the Spanish-speaking communities in New York.” See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application form by August 31. (Jul 30) |
-The Hinternet is accepting submissions for its inaugural essay prize on the theme: “How might current and emerging technologies best be mobilized to secure perpetual peace?” Submit through their submission form by September 1. (Jul 5) |
-Investigative Reporters & Editors is accepting applications for its Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship. See our Opps Finder listing for more info, and apply through the application page by September 1. (Jun 30) |
-Play the Game is looking for pitches of “articles or investigations into topics related to sports integrity and governance.” Send pitches to in...@playthegame.org by September 4. (Jul 14) |
-The Center for Health Journalism at USC is accepting applications for its Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship. Apply through the application page by September 22. (Jul 1) |
-The American Academy in Berlin is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Berlin Prize Fellowships. Apply through the application page by September 22. |
-Investigative Reporters & Editors is accepting applications for its Freelance Fellowship. Apply through the application page by September 29. (Jul 3) |
-The Alicia Patterson Foundation is accepting applications for its fellowships, including the Cissy Patterson Fellowship for Science and Environmental Writers. Apply through the application page by October 1. |
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