50 calls for journalism/writing pitches (April 17, 2023)
What I remember from all those years of learning at school and university you could probably fit into a sheet of A4. Double-spaced. But there's one lesson from when I was about 15 years old that stuck. So I'm going to share it with you. It was a frigid winter's afternoon on the rugby field. The ground was frozen solid, the wind was like a whip and my team, usually a winning team, had just recorded three losses in a row. The coach - Mr Williams, a hardened Welsh maths teacher who doubled as a rugby coach - was trying to run us through a move that we just couldn't get. Attitude was bad, legs were sore and the team had its mind on the hot shower and dinner. So he told us: "You know boys, it's easy to win when you're playing well. The best teams know how to win when they're playing badly." At the time this did not appear to be a particularly profound observation. But as the years have passed I've not only seen 'Williams' Law' applied by the great sports teams who somehow manage to squeak out wins even when hit by injuries and poor performances, I've also encountered many 'real-life' situations where the concept could be applied. It's easy to be kind when you're in a good mood; the test is to be kind when you're flailing. It's easy to listen when you've got time; the test is to listen when you're busy. Perhaps even: it's easy to pitch/write/ideate when you're inspired; the test is to pitch/write/ideate when you're feeling flat.
This week’s calls for pitches below.
mayks Yoga got a little bit of funding, so we're now commissioning personal essays related to yoga/wellness!
https://twitter.com/suneilkamath/status/1646331511593943040
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We are looking for finance writers for
http://thestockdork.com
- Must have good knowledge of the stock market and related products.
- Must be able to adhere to deadlines.
- This is a freelance/remote job.
Any recommendations would also be appreciated.
https://twitter.com/theadamgarcia/status/1646212129425616896
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The Washington Post is hiring a Social Media Intern!
You will work with our Social & Emerging Media team to create and pitch concepts based on recent platform trends, script videos, and assist with the production process. $22/hr @WritersofColor
https://twitter.com/jadachin/status/1646514812212637698
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it's that time of the year again! we're kicking off our third annual black writers fellowship. if you or a friend might be interested, pls don't hesitate to apply or reach out with questions!
https://twitter.com/Cathaleen_Chen/status/1642986069342957569
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We’re hiring! The New Republic is seeking a temporary editor, who will be expected each week to edit for our website at least five pieces by two staff writers, plus freelancers in your Rolodex.
https://twitter.com/newrepublic/status/1646160944064614400
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Kotaku is looking for "pot pitches" ahead of 4/20 next week. Send pitches about trippy game sequences, games with a stoner aesthetic, and nightmare blunt rotations. The rate starts at $300. Send pitches to amercante@kotaku.com.
https://twitter.com/studyhallxyz/status/1646543015773708289
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JOB ALERT 🚨
We're looking for a talented multimedia reporter to look after our Bucks, Beds and Herts patch.
This is a great opportunity to join our award-winning news team at @bauermedia during a very exciting time for our @GHRNewsUK network.
https://twitter.com/_AbiSimpson/status/1643551350117072897
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@radar_aiuk is hiring a data reporter to join our lovely team - if you like the numbers and the writing apply below
https://pamediagroup.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/1066
https://twitter.com/WilllJG/status/1646463092698632198
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I'm looking to work with a freelance journalist in Albanian or Bulgarian who can cover travel articles for the Sun Online Travel. Please DM me or drop me a line if this is a bit of you! #journorequest #traveljourno #freelancejobs #journojobs
https://twitter.com/hope_brotherton/status/1646287079398322176
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We have freelance shifts available for the rest of April on http://express.co.uk on our showbiz teams. Get in touch if you’re a TV/Celeb reporter #journojobs
https://twitter.com/helenm_kelly/status/1645372520684482560