Media Opportunities

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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.

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-The Objective is hiring freelance writers for journalism, media criticism, newsroom culture, and more. They are “looking for writers who can develop thoughtful, well-researched stories that fit its editorial mission.” The rate is $0.50 per word.

-The Center for Cultural Innovation is accepting applications for the Work//Shift Fellowship, a 12-month program for freelancers, gig workers, and independent contractors to explore reimagined social safety net solutions. The hybrid program requires a baseline commitment of 10 hours per month and includes virtual gatherings alongside two in-person convenings. Applicants should have a strong commitment to improving conditions for unprotected workers, a collaborative mindset, and strong relationships within their fields or communities.The stipend is $30,000. Apply by October 26, 2026

-Open Campus is hiring a remote Associate Editor based in the US to partner with local newsrooms to produce in-depth and investigative coverage of community colleges. They will coach reporters in partner newsrooms, guide projects, perform big-picture edits, and develop resources to improve community college coverage. Candidates should have a track record of editing impactful stories and experience untangling complex policies. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. Apply by October 25.

-Axios is hiring a remote Senior Producer based in the US to help grow its original video portfolio across YouTube, social, and digital platforms. They will produce video content end-to-end from ideation through post-production, develop scripts and run-of-show documents, lead field and studio productions, and optimize video for audience growth. Candidates should have five to seven years of relevant video production experience, expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and experience producing for YouTube. The salary range is $90,000 to $140,000. See our Opps Finder listing for more info.

 -JetBlue is hiring a Senior Social Media Copywriter based in NYC to prepare copy and content that delivers brand messages across social media channels. They will write channel-specific copy and captions for platforms including Instagram and TikTok, proofread posts, and develop social media copy guidelines in coordination with the brand team. Candidates should have three years of corporate social media copywriting experience, a bachelor's degree in marketing or English, and proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling tools. The salary range is $88,000 to $132,000.