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Here’s a sample of the opportunities we send out once a week:
-Tasting Table is hiring freelance writers for food and drink content, including cooking tips, wine and spirits, and fast food/grocery coverage. They will write short and long-form articles, claim stories from a regularly updated list, and receive editorial feedback. Rates are $21 to $25 per hour or $0.08 to $0.10 per word. Apply through the job page.
-The Financial Times is hiring a US Data Journalist based in NYC or DC to cover US politics, economics, and financial news. They will collaborate with US-based news editors and correspondents to deliver data-driven journalism on trade, economics, financial markets, and electoral politics. Candidates should have experience using data science techniques to find and tell news stories, proficiency in R or Python for data sourcing and analysis, and the ability to pitch and deliver original data-driven stories. The salary range is $85,000 to $115,000. Apply by November 6.
-Slate is hiring a Staff Writer based in NYC or Washington, DC (with remote options available) to explore culture, social trends, and news for its life section. They will pitch and write daily stories responding to breaking headlines while developing several reported long-form features each year. Candidates should have at least five years of reporting experience, a background in feature writing, and a sharp understanding of the cultural landscape. The salary range is $80,000 to $105,000, and this is a union position.
-Maine Public Radio is hiring an Editor based in Maine to support its news team and ensure reporting is ready for radio and digital platforms. They will edit and proofread stories from conception to delivery, provide one-on-one feedback to reporters, uphold journalistic ethics, and occasionally write copy. Candidates should have at least two years of professional editing experience, preferred experience editing audio and digital content, and a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. The rate is $29.40 per hour. Apply by October 25.
-The New York Times is accepting applications for its A.I. Initiatives Fellowship in NYC, a program combining machine learning and journalism to tackle newsroom investigative challenges. The year-long program is based in NYC and runs from June 2027 to May 2028. Applicants should have no more than five years of professional experience in journalism or machine learning, experience analyzing data and working with LLMs, and prior newsroom editorial experience. The salary is $82,414.80, and this is a guild position. Apply through the fellowship page by November 20.