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Reporting on local and national politics can feel opaque to those who have yet to crack the code. Perhaps more than even culture writing, politics requires knowledge of a specific, technical kind of language. In this class, Grace Byron will guide you on how to generate ideas, find outlets, and use the lingo that veteran politics reporters and editors use when building a story. From interviewing subjects, write-arounds, and opinion pieces, you will analyze a few pitches and stories to get a better sense of how to get started. You'll leave this one-hour class feeling prepared to start your political reporting journey and hopefully have a few ideas of how to get tips and pitch new editors.

Grace’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vogue, and The Nation. The 1.5 hour course will take place September 28th 10 AM PDT. Sign up.

On the latest podcast episode, Tyler Donohue discussed her essay for The Cut about leaving her partner who joined an alleged cult. She also chatted about her writing on non-monogamy and intimacy.

On this podcast episode, Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter at The Verge, discussed her approach to covering far-right conservatism and the role of journalism in this moment. The episode is available on Apple Podcasts.

Revisit this conversation with Marisa Kabas about getting scoops as an independent reporter.

 -Morning Brew is hiring a Reporter based in NYC for Revenue Brew, its B2B publication covering revenue enablement and go-to-market organizations. They will pitch, report, and write stories across newsletters, articles, and multimedia platforms, and moderate virtual and in-person events. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, the ability to write in a clever and engaging style, and on-camera experience is a plus. The salary range is $75,000 to $80,000.

-The Wall Street Journal Features Editor, Wilson Wong, shared with Study Hall that he is always looking for pitches for Real Estate, Style, Lifestyle, and the Magazine, particularly related to the luxury real-estate world, and high-end design trends and property listings. The pay rate is $1 per word. Email [email protected] with the subject line, “PITCH: [INSERT SUGGESTED HEADLINE].”

 -Trans Journalists Association is accepting applications for the Level Up stipend program, which provides professional development funding for student, freelance, and staff journalists to attend conferences, leadership programs, or trainings. Applicants should have a proposed opportunity that supports gender-expansive journalists or improves coverage of trans communities. Stipends of $500, $750, or $1,000 are available. Apply through the grant page by September 1, 2026 at 9AM PT.

-The New York Times is hiring an Editor, Audience - A.I. and Emerging Platforms based in NYC to ensure its journalism is surfaced on A.I. platforms with precision, context, and editorial standards. They will bridge newsroom and business teams to manage platform relationships, experiment with new distribution strategies, and track how the publication appears on external A.I. surfaces. Candidates should have seven or more years of digital journalism experience working with A.I. platforms, in-depth knowledge of the search landscape, and exceptional writing and editing skills. The salary range is $160,000 to $180,000.

 -NBCUniversal is hiring an Associate Writer/Producer/Editor based in Los Angeles to manage media assets and produce promos for NBC Entertainment programming. They will ingest and organize footage, write and edit promos, and collaborate with creative directors and audio mixers. Candidates should have two or more years of experience writing, producing, and editing trailers and promos for broadcast networks, film studios, or streaming services. The salary range is $65,000 to $85,000.

 -Fast Company is hiring a Senior Writer, Advertising based in NYC or the Bay Area to cover how innovation is reshaping the marketing and advertising industry. They will write deeply reported features, provide quick-turn analysis on breaking news, and represent the publication on podcasts and at events. Candidates should have six years of daily journalism experience, established relationships in the advertising sector, and strong source-building capabilities. The salary range is $89,000 to $120,000.