-Texas Monthly senior editor Rose Cahalan is always looking for pitches of reported stories, visual stories, essays, and commentary “with a Texas connection.” Rose specifically handles the “Being Texan” section, which “seeks to explore identity, culture, and the traditions that make the Lone Star State stand out.” The section features “stories about history, quirky subcultures, the Best Thing in Texas and Meanwhile in Texas series, and other assorted stories that delve into what it means to be a Texan.” The rate is $0.50 per word for web stories and $1 per word for print. Send pitches to [email protected].
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-Men's Health senior editor Chris Hatler is looking for pitches of "hot takes and personal essays about whiskey." He reshared his pitch call after initially looking for stories in January. Here's what his original tweet thread said: “Is there a cheap bourbon you like, or a well-kept secret tequila that no one knows about? I want to hear about it!” $250 flat rate for 600-800 words. Will prioritize snappy headlines and unique opinions. Send pitches to [email protected].
-The Drift's new associate editor, Saliha Bayrak, is always looking for pitches of cultural criticism, analysis, and other “Drift-worthy pieces” on culture and politics. These may include “sharp, surprising interventions; socially engaged cultural criticism; class-sensitive analysis; pieces that point out what’s being avoided or talked around in politics, media, arts, or even academia.” The rates are $2,000 for essays. Send pitches to [email protected].
-ProPublica is hiring a temporary newsletter writer to fill in for a staffer on parental leave. They will write the Big Story and Dispatches newsletters, “taking readers inside our process, going deep on findings and exploring the larger themes of our work.” Candidates should have at least three years of newsletter writing experience. The rate is $7,300 per month, and the position will start Nov. 18, 2024, and end May 2, 2025. Apply by October 21.
-The New York Times is hiring three data reporters to “contribute data-driven coverage on a variety of topics.” Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, including “finding, requesting, cleaning and analyzing complex datasets.” The salary range is $111,049.64 - $140,000.00, and the positions are represented by the NewsGuild of NY. Candidates based in NY are preferred, followed by candidates from Washington, DC, and then San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
-The Kenyon Review is accepting applications for its fellowship program at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. The program aims to “recognize, publish, and support extraordinary authors in the early stages of their careers.” Fellows will undertake a significant writing project, attend regular individual meetings with faculty mentors, teach one class per semester in the English Department, and assist with creative and editorial projects. Fellows will receive a $42,000 yearly stipend, plus health benefits. Please note that housing is not provided. Apply by October 18.