November 04, 2025 | | Opps of the Week: Inverse, POLITICO, Current Affairs "End-of-year" gaming trend essay opportunity for $500 |
| |
| STUDY HALL COURSE: HOW TO EDIT YOUR OWN WRITING | During the age of Substack self-publishing, writers might feel pressure to write a perfect first draft. But, as a writer with 30 years of experience, Sarah Miller can tell you that it takes a lot of self-editing. Though taste is somewhat subjective, the use of cliches, over-active verbs, and just plain not making any sense can take away from otherwise brilliant ideas. In this class, Sarah will share some things she cuts from her own writing (and tries never to put in the first place, although of course no one is perfect). Sarah will offer tips on how to spot and eliminate weak spots in your work and build on your strengths. In this one-hour class, Sarah will focus on honing your sense of humor and powers of observation, so you can write elegant descriptions and create original, interesting work. | Sarah has written about Ayahuasca for n+1, Botox for the New Yorker, her bathroom for the Paris Review and everything for her Substack, The Real Sarah Miller. Listen to her podcast episode about her approach to personal essay writing. | The course will take place on November 14th, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Study Hall members use the coupon code “studyhallmember” to receive 50% off the standard price, making it only $49.50. | Sign up here. For any questions, reach out to sup...@studyhall.xyz. | | News Opps| Current Affairs | $250 for digital, and $350 for print | | Pitches of political and cultural pieces "with wit, panache, grace, and clarity." | | Current Affairs is always looking for pitches on politics and culture “with wit, panache, grace, and clarity.” They are specifically interested in: “Critiques of bad premises and arguments that are infecting current debates, strategies and suggestions for solving contemporary problems, discuss... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Sask Dispatch | $100-$300 CAD | | Pitches of reported features on rural Saskatchewan and other topics for Spring 2026. | | The Sask Dispatch's editor, Amielle Christopherson, is looking for pitches for their Spring 2026 issue “covering provincial and municipal elections, grassroots activism, Indigenous rights, arts and culture, economic justice, ecology, gender equity, harm reduction, and more. This editor would like... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Playboy | $1 per word | | Pitches of "reported, narrative-driven stories" geared towards men between 18-45. | | Playboy's new editor, Grant Rindner, is looking for pitches of “reported, narrative-driven stories with a unique approach to politics, pop culture, sex, health and wellness, and entertainment.” The stories should primarily be geared toward men aged 18 to 45. They will consider both feature and f... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| The Nation | $.025 per word | | Pitches of "memoir, first-person narratives, and dispatches with a political through line.... | | The Nation's Associate Editor, Alana Pockros, shared with SH that she's always looking for pitches for their new weekend essay series, The Weekend Read. The series will publish “memoir, first-person narratives, and dispatches with a political through line" every Sunday on their website and Substac... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| New Scientist | Not given, but reportedly around £0.51 per word | | Commissioning freelance journalists writing on health and medicine. | | New Scientist's new features editor, Olivia Goldhill, is commissioning freelance journalists writing on health and medicine. “I'm looking to build up my roster of writers. I'm interested in big idea stories that change our understanding of a condition, and I'm very flexible on topics.”The rates... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| The Oval Update | $0.10 per word for 600-1,000 words | | Pitches of articles on "track and field topics that have a global appeal." | | The Oval Update is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, educational articles, and interviews on “track and field topics that have a global appeal.” While they'll “only be able to publish a few of the great ideas we receive, we’re encouraging all interested athletes, coaches, track f... | | Details and pitch contact here |
This is just a sample of this week's new opportunities. There are more News listings on the opps finder. Arts and Culture Opps| Inverse | Starts at $500 | | Pitches of end-of-year essay for trends you noticed gaming and/or reported features. | | Inverse's deputy gaming editor, Shannon Liao, is looking for pitches of “end-of-year pitches for trends you noticed gaming and/or reported features.”The rate starts at $500. Send pitches to sha...@inverse.com (or use the buttons below). Here's more general info:Want to know what makes a go... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Voquent | £100 for 1,000 words | | Pitches of articles on voice acting and voiceovers from writers "across the globe." | | Voquent's Digital Marketing Manager, Shivam Chowdhary, shared with SH that he's always looking for pitches of articles on voice acting and voiceovers from film, television, and video game writers “from across the globe.” He wants pitches that explore “the craft, performance, and impact of voic... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Typebar Magazine | $75 per essay | | Pitches of "literary analysis, cultural criticism, and stories about typewriters." | | Typebar Magazine is looking for pitches of “literary analysis, cultural criticism, and stories about typewriters.” They are specifically interested in essays on “the mid-late aughts internet, critical reevaluations of cultural artifacts (ephemera or mainstays) from the 90s and aughts, and type... | | Details and pitch contact here |
This is just a sample of this week's new opportunities. There are more Arts and culture listings on the opps finder. Deadline Approaching | Mountain West News Bureau | Salary range is $66,705.60 to $81,000 | | Hiring a Digital Editor based in Boise, ID, or within the Mountain West region. | | The Mountain West News Bureau is hiring a Digital Editor based in Boise, ID, or within the Mountain West region to help expand its digital reach and regional impact across NPR partner stations in ID, WY, MT, AZ, CO, NV, NM, and UT. Candidates should have at least five years of professional jou... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| POLITICO | $60,000 in total compensation | | Accepting applications for its one-year fellowship program in DC. | | POLITICO is accepting applications for the year-long fellowship program in DC. Fellows will cover “the power dynamics and the policy debates – on climate, health care, technology and more – driving decision-making at the White House, Congress, federal agencies and key state capitals for POLITI... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Southwest Contemporary | $100-$500 | | Looking for pitches for its Spring-Summer 2026 print issue, themed “The Road.” | | Southwest Contemporary is looking for pitches for its Spring-Summer 2026 print issue, themed “The Road.” “In this issue, we are not looking for simple “road trip” stories. Instead, we want to deconstruct the romantic notions, and zero in on the passage and what it means—movements and tra... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Business Insider | $20 per hour | | Accepting applications for its remote-friendly Fellowship Program. | | Business Insider is accepting applications for multiple tracks in its 2026 Fellowship Program, which can be based in NYC or remote within the US. The tracks are: Data Graphics and Social Media. “Fellows are assigned to teams and become experts in digital storytelling. They produce real work that i... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) | Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000 | | Hiring a Communications Specialist based in NYC. | | The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) is hiring a Communications Specialist based in NYC to “lead the institute’s digital storytelling and communications efforts.” The role includes managing ISLAA’s website, social media, and email marketing; producing original conten... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Disability Rights UK | £100 | | Pitches of blogs on disability and colonialism from Racialised Disabled people. | | Disability Rights UK is looking for pitches of blog posts about disability and colonialism from Racialised Disabled people in Britain or the North of Ireland. “We are interested in hearing Disabled people’s perspectives on your history and resistance. Do you or your family come from a place that... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Dazed Studio | Salary range is $150,000–$155,000 | | Hiring an Associate Creative Director based in NYC. | | Dazed Studio is hiring an Associate Creative Director based in NYC to assist “in leading projects across campaigns, branded content, and experiential activations, while mentoring creative teams and helping shape the creative vision for our U.S. market.” Candidates should have a decade of experie... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Outside | Salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 | | Hiring an editorial director based in Colorado to "lead and help reimagine [its] flagship ... | | Outside is hiring an editorial director based in Colorado to “lead and help reimagine [its] flagship publication while also acting as a strong assigning digital editor for Outside Online.” About the publication: Outside Interactive, Inc., the premier hub for active lifestyle enthusias... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Business Insider | Rate starts at $225 for about 600 words | | Pitches of personal essays on specific topics for the health and parenting section. | | Business Insider’s Health and Parenting editor, Rosemary Donahue, shared with SH that they’re looking for pitches of personal essays the following topics: stories about being an older parent, graduating and being unable to get a job, navigating parenting while returning to work or quitting becau... | | Details and pitch contact here |
| Open Society Foundations | Salary range is $154,590 to $188,943 | | Hiring a Senior Editor based in NYC, DC, or Mexico City. | | Open Society Foundations is hiring a Senior Editor based in NYC, DC, or Mexico City to combine “sharp editorial judgment, creativity, and hands-on writing with the ability to set direction and elevate storytelling across the organization.” Candidates should have proven experience as a journalist... | | Details and pitch contact here |
|
|
| | | | Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 Study Hall 548 Market St #92085
San Francisco, California 94104-5401, United States of America | | | Terms of Service |
|
|
|
|
|
