50 calls for journalism/writing pitches (March 18, 2024)
Narratively recently decided to start charging freelancers who wanted to pitch their ideas, and then quickly back-pedalled. I missed the initial call for fees so don’t know how much they thought a pitch should cost, but the reaction was indignant, and their retraction was apologetic. I do understand the intent. A small team dealing with piles of pitches, many of which are at best irrelevant or edited by ChatGPT. This was an attempt to filter out the dross, to give time to the people that really meant it. A good pitch needs time and work. And there are many writing competitions that have charged entry fees for decades - was this so different? Well, yes I think it was. There are many nitty-gritty details we could argue over, from exclusion to profiteering. But for me it puts the editors at Narratively in a very poor light, to have such a blinkered grasp of the writer community. To so badly gauge this reaction, you wonder what stone they’ve not been replying to pitch emails from under.
Calls for pitches (with no fees!) below.
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Hi friends, I'm #hiring a Philanthropy Writer & Editor! If anyone loves writing, loves our national parks, and doing some good hope you'll apply! We've got an awesome, inspiring team. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c77264ea-0378-4b2a-b88d-d06bed974763&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=514636
https://twitter.com/jenrharris/status/1767223623587127503
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I've two spots to fill in the next issue of Discover Britain – looking for pitches on Sussex (ideally with a quirky/meet the makers-type slant) and a writer for a D Day piece, so any experts in that field, hmu sally.coffey@chelseamagazines.com #freelancewriters #pitches
https://twitter.com/SallyCwrites/status/1768263181212745781
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JOB OPENING
At TonyBet we're looking for writers interest in writing previews & other content for the #CPL & #MLS.
Preference for North Americans who are familiar with the local tone & leagues. DM if interested.
Freelance pos - remote work.
https://twitter.com/jdeposicion/status/1768207729682706765
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Bitcoin Freelance writers. PAID OPPORTUNITY
Looking for 2-3 people to help write articles on Bitcoin with a focus on startups, fundraising, and investing.
We'll work together on topics and I'll oversee reviews.
Hit DMs for more info.
https://twitter.com/JakeBlockchain/status/1767274939646939267
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Now Media's Energize is looking for an experienced freelance journalist to produce high-quality technical news articles about SA's energy sector. Deep understanding of technical concepts related to energy production is required.
Details: https://t.ly/nBTA5
https://twitter.com/Journ_SA/status/1767883304844624372
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Writers! You have ONE MORE WEEK left to submit to our Online Contest! We accept Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Translation.
Winners will be published online in Spring 2024 and will receive a $250 cash prize each.
https://columbiajournal.org/articles/2024-columbia-journal-online-contest
https://twitter.com/ColumbiaJournal/status/1768354327066714178
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Want to get experience science writing? A paid internship opportunity at @ChemistryWorld Deadline to apply April 1st.
https://twitter.com/ScienceNelson/status/1766501810221523250
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In Idea Studio is unlocking paid internship opportunities! Join our spark-filled journey in:
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Content Writing
Send your CV and portfolio to hello@inidea.studio
Let the sparkling collaboration begin!
https://twitter.com/sharelokerr/status/1766292519816696208
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We are hiring for two intern positions:
1. Media Internship (news writing, social media)
2. Digital Media Internship (video, photography)
All positions are PAID and flexible to fit your class schedule. Learn more here: https://news.cci.fsu.edu/category/jobs-and-internships/cci-internships/
https://twitter.com/FSUCCI/status/1765797583124074607
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looking for an intern (crypto, ops, writing, research, basedcon, random misc)
18-23 y/o, no campus job, chaotic, high energy, can read, write and talk well
work will be random, high theory AND clerical, busy AND free
[paid, remote, async but you can call me 24x7]
any takers?
https://twitter.com/neilshroff/status/1768148473076236489