Attention freelance writers 📝

As the new arts and culture editor at Toronto Life, I’m looking for interesting pitches in the realm of art, design and culture. Know a couple whose wedding was both beautiful and unique? What about a person’s apartment that’s charming and off the wall? Do they collect anything weird? Basically, anything that both surprises and delights. Send curveballs, or anything else you’ve got, to isabel.slone@stjoseph.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

We’re looking for the best content freelancers to come work with us on fun content projects at monday.com. Native English speakers only, based anywhere. DM me your writing samples + rate + references ❤️💛💚

Please note: This opening is for our applicant bank and future opportunities.

Your role

CBC is looking for experienced and dynamic reporters to join us. In this on-call role you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of shifts ranging from early mornings to late nights and weekends and everything in between. If you are passionate about telling stories in local communities, come and join us.

In this role, you will research, gather, package and present stories for audiences on all platforms for CBC News and/or for regional CBC News programs and current affairs. You could be responsible for reporting for all platforms, including both live and taped storytelling. Some days you could be working with a videographer or another CBC colleague. On other days, you’ll be gathering on your own.

You’ll operate independently under the direction of a (producer, senior producer, EP). You’re a self-starter and you’re joining a team where collaboration and communication are essential within your local team and with colleagues across CBC.

You are committed to our audiences and understand the importance of reaching new audiences through your story pitches, the people you choose to interview, and the techniques you use to present stories.

You understand the diverse and changing population across regions and the importance of reflecting underrepresented communities and equity-deserving groups in our content.

You care about the people you work with and live and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences.

You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met, while providing fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate coverage to the communities we serve.

These are on-call roles, and you will be working a variety of shifts that could include early mornings, evenings or weekends. While we are looking for experienced journalists, we will set you up for success by providing training on CBC policies, workflows, and tools.

If you’re applying, please share a resume; link to your website, demo reel or portfolio that showcases your storytelling - your writing, audio/visual gathering, editing and presentation skills. Please include a cover letter that we’ll use to evaluate your written skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Pitch, and provide research for each story.
• Analyze facts and information, distilling information under tight deadlines and across multiple platforms.
• Find relevant people to interview and maintain a pool of sources/contacts, including sources from underserved communities.
• Write and produce content for all platforms enhanced with visuals, interactive elements and graphics.
• Provide ideas or content for programming across all platforms.
• Present content on-air in a live environment or on tape.
• Upload content to a variety of systems, adhering to appropriate naming conventions and tagging principles.
• Stay informed on current affairs and how it affects the (local) community.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.

What you bring to the role:

• As proven in your attached demo reel; portfolio or website
  • Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories
  • Track record of connecting with local communities
  • Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms, including digital, social, radio and television
  • Experience in gathering and editing visual elements, including photography and video; audio; text; digital interactives and social
  • Ability to present stories live on-air, within the studio or in the field, and voicing packaged items
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments with considerable deadline constraints and under public scrutiny
• Ability to work independently, with superior problem-solving skills and objectivity
• Ability to forge positive team relationships where you value collaboration, transparency, respect and inclusiveness.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, stat holidays and overtime
• Three years of previous related experience in a multiplatform newsroom
• Ability to communicate fluently in French is an asset
• A university degree or college diploma in journalism, video production or related fields is preferred

Operational requirements:

• You will be expected to gather audio, photography and video primarily an iPhone; edit on Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid MediaCentral or Dalet and will use iNews for content creation and distribution.
• You will be working with an online content management system to edit, manage and publish content.
• You will need to travel from the workplace to news conferences, events and interviews off-site and in the community. Possessing a valid driver’s license and having a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company, is preferred however alternative means of independent transportation can be considered.
• You are required to work in the CBC News (location) office; and there is an expectation to be in the field covering a range of stories including some which are traumatic.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

The Associated Press seeks applications for the position of Freelance Rapid Data Business Reporter. To attend events in Ottawa, Canada and deliver data that is distributed across AP and to it’s international customers. The position is remote and based in Canada. 

Responsibilities:
_Attend events in and collect and deliver information to via provided software.
_Read provided document and identify information required and enter into system. 
_Ensure accuracy of information and speed of information. 
_Adhere to event holders rules and regulations.
_Maintain AP’s editorial standards, and assess intellectual property rights and journalist safety
The Freelance Rapid Data Business Reporter role is evolving as AP continues to develop its product delivery and production processes, and the responsibilities of this role will develop accordingly. You must have the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends, as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation. The role will be out of office and is dictated event schedules and news requirements.

Qualifications: 
_At least three years of full-time editorial and operational experience with live news content, or a solid track record in video journalism involving breaking news coverage.
_A good knowledge of world affairs and of the requirements of AP’s live video clients.
_The ability to work swiftly and accurately under tight deadlines. 
_Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues in other positions, including those on the video, text and photos production desks. 
....
_Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
_Authorization to work in Canada will be mandatory.
_Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.
 

Please send your CV and a cover letter to freelancerrecruitment@ap.org to apply.

Rates: Depending on experience between $100-150USD per event successfully completed.

IFLScience editors are looking for contributions in the form of feature-length pieces on any subject with a STEM angle. We are particularly keen on features that challenge expectations, provide insights from overlooked perspectives, and have something new and important to say. Such stories can take several forms:

Deep dive – In-depth reporting on a specific subject, fact, or discovery entices the audience to want to know more.

Biographical/profile – From the award winners to those who should be better known, this is a way to talk about a subject via the work of an individual scientist. 

Covering a social-scientific issue – Science cannot be separated from the society in which it operates; this type of feature aims to place it in the wider context. 

Topical – Stories can mark a specific international date with STEM relevance, or be tied to time-specific/seasonal occurrences.

Opinion – Make a case or take a stand on a particular issue within a science context. 

Please note - Specific papers/new studies are usually covered by our staff writers. Our journalists have ready access to press sites and journals and we generally do not accept pitches pertaining to individual studies. However, we do accept pitches on pre-print papers or on upcoming research that has been shared by researchers in interviews.

This guide pertains to editorial content only. Authors need to declare potential conflicts of interest. We don’t accept promotional content. For sponsored content or Custom Content Services please see here.

A successful pitch will provide a description of your story; evidence of original research; intended approach, format, and length; and why you are the best person to write the article. Please include samples of previous work as attachments or as links.

Online essays and features published at thewalrus.ca are differentiated from those published in print by their timeliness. They maintain the same quality of originality, reporting, and language. Every commission published by The Walrus is fact checked.

Pitches for fiction, poetry, and art should be included as attachments. We also only consider completed drafts for memoir, fiction, and poetry.

Before sending a pitch, make sure your story idea hasn’t already been covered by The Walrus already or recently.

Please note in your pitch if the story is being submitted to other publications simultaneously.

The Food Section is actively seeking freelance contributors to add their voices to the newsletter’s mix, with a particular emphasis on reported stories that reflect the diversity of the South. We pay $1,084.61 for a feature story, which runs about 1200 words. While we typically don’t cover expenses, if you need 50 bucks in gas money to cover something thoughtfully and thoroughly, we’re open to those conversations.

In terms of topics, the only real limitation is geographical. Just about every story has a food angle, but for The Food Section’s purposes, that story must unfold in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia (or the northernmost reaches of Florida, which The Food Section claimed because of its sunshine laws—which ought to tip you off that The Food Section is fond of stories with hard news hooks and corroborating data.)

All pieces will be published on our Substack first and later on our main website.

A good example of recent essays that we have published can also be found here.

The enthusiasm of the film community has excited us, inspired us, and continues to help us grow. We welcome pitches from new voices and past contributors, but before you pitch to editorial@filmdaze.net, here are a few tips to give your pitch the best possible chance:

(Note: We are not currently looking for any new staff/regular contributors, so unless it concerns festival coverage, please only pitch us one-off pieces. We are not interested in reviews for films/series that have already been released).

We commission most of our festival coverage and general reviews from current staff/regular contributors, so please do not pitch us festival coverage/ reviews unless you see it on our call list. 

We are mainly interested in publishing long-form reads on 2023 releases and reviews on 2024 films.

$25 for reviews

$50 for all essays and features Substack (articles, essays, think pieces, listicles, and more.) Substack Pieces will be behind a 2-3 month paywall before being free to read to everyone on our official site (Authors will have access to their pieces to share.)

$60 for Interviews 

Festival Coverage TBD

Edits: $15 for reviews, $25 for anything else.

Film Daze is operated by a small group of young, diverse individuals. The more funds we receive, the more we can pay our writers and editorial staff.

[CALL FOR PITCHES]

The London Mag is inviting pitches for essays, reviews and interviews that explore literature in its many intersections with culture, politics and the personal.

Again, on the lookout for SEO-led lifestyle articles for Living360. Please pitch me!

Always on the lookout for lifestyle SEO-led pitches from freelance writers for Living360 ✨

📩: evelyn.richards@aplmedia.co.uk

📣 Calling all freelance Content Writers and Copywriters 📣

Flywheel Digital are looking to bring on some freelance writers for upcoming work.

There are three great opportunities available for writers with experience in the following industries:
📈 Technical marketing - SEO, CRO, UX
💸 Insurance, finance, credit
🧘🏽‍♀️ Lifestyle, beauty, skincare, health

For more info and to apply, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/gH3ywdpz

✨ If you know someone great, please tag them in the comments! ✨

Last Word on Basketball is looking to add freelance writers to cover the following teams and topics:

- hashtag#NBA Teams: Atlanta Hawks (1), Boston Celtcis (1), Brooklyn Nets (2), Charlotte Hornets (2), Chicago Bulls (2), Cleveland Cavaliers (2), Dallas Mavericks (2), Houston Rockets (1), Golden State Warriors (2), Indiana Pacers (2), Los Angeles Clippers (2), Memphis Grizzlies (1), Miami Heat (2), Milwaukee Bucks (2), Minnesota Timberwolves (2), New Orleans Pelicans (2), New York Knicks (2), Orlando Magic (1), Phoenix Suns (2), Philadelphia 76ers (2), Portland Trail Blazers (1), Sacramento Kings (2), San Antonio Spurs (2), Toronto Raptors (2), Utah Jazz (2), & Washington Wizards (1). 
- NBA Draft / Prospects (2)
- Fantasy (2)
- hashtag#WNBA General (2)
- hashtag#NCAA Mens: Kansas (2), Kentucky (2), UNC (2), General Men’s CBB (3), Big 12 (1), Big East (2), PAC 12/WCC (2) & SEC (2)
- hashtag#NCAA Womens (3) 

hashtag#hiring hashtag#sportswriter

Visit lwosinc.com/apply

We're looking for fiction submissions from mid-January onwards for the weekly, and for late February onwards for the Special. We're also starting to think about Mother's Day and Easter stories.

Please submit your short stories to friendfiction@dctmedia.co.uk

Grassroots Thinking is an independent publication focused on the stories that matter to the Black working class. We explain the news, politics, and culture through reportage, analysis, commentary, interviews, and essays with an anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist lens. Our contributors are organizers, experts, and cultural workers who see the world as it is and know the point is to change it.

Good stories for Grassroots Thinking explain social phenomena. Great stories for Grassroots Thinking have a historical and material analysis. The best stories are persuasive, well-written, and, above all, interesting.

We are accepting pitches for new books focused on combat sports and pro wrestling. 

You don't need professional representation, but if you haven't published long-form work before, please include a sample chapter.

Please send your proposals to:

hybridshootstyle@gmail.com