Paid jobs for Black writers

Paid jobs for Black writers

By Raymond CangKimVo

In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement and the need to amplify Black voices, Agency has decided to round up paid opportunities exclusively for Black writers and reporters. Remember to always negotiate rates. Know the worth of your time and energy.

See the embedded Tweets below for direct links to further instructions on how to pitch, submit or apply:

!!!WE’RE HIRING!!!

Popdust is looking for talented BIPOC writers to join our team.

Applicants must live in or around NYC though they will start the position virtually.

Please email apply@popdust.com with writing samples and a resume to be considered!

— POPDUST (@Popdust) August 25, 2020

Cautiously opening up my inbox to pitches again 👋🏽 Would love to hear some travel writing pitches/submissions from brown, Black, and/or Indigenous writers. We can’t travel v much rn, but pls do tell me about your fave trips and why. ✈️ [matt dot ortile at catapult dot co]

— Matt Ortile (@ortile) August 20, 2020

We’re currently on the lookout for individuals interested in an EIC position! Anyone is welcome to apply (18+), but we’re looking for someone with first hand experience on the importance of diversity. Therefore, BIPOC are preferred. Please submit via email: editorial@filmdaze.net

— ✨FILM DAZE✨ (@filmdaze) August 19, 2020

We’re looking to fill the following part-time roles:

Staff Writer

Editor

Editorial Intern

These folks will be working on our new platform dedicated to Black womxn’s lifestyle and wellness. These positions are remote! Apply at https://t.co/4H0l7xZVGV (case sensitive) pic.twitter.com/qTnpuenyvb

— Eleven25 Media (@Eleven25Media) August 14, 2020

*for Black women

Student journalists! Applications are open for @propublica's emerging reporters program. You get a stipend, a mentor, and coaching to do investigative reporting.

Students of color are especially encouraged to apply. Email me if you have questions.https://t.co/ZWqxexTzpW

— Caroline Chen (@CarolineYLChen) August 3, 2020

*poc encouraged, not Black specific

We're still accepting pitches from Black writers!
- Pay is $50
- No DMs... really
- Please read the submission guidelines before you email
-Hug/pay a Black woman today, or every day. @WritersofColor @blkcreatives https://t.co/xOu8Qd8fAO

— Social Soundtrack LLC (@_SocialSoundtrk) August 12, 2020

Are you a freelance science writer or communicator? I have some projects coming up that I would I would love to connect BIPOC/disabled/LGBTQI folx with! 🧠👩🏾‍🔬🌈👩🏽‍🦼#scicomms #blackinstem #blackintheivory #DisabledinSTEM #bisci

— Georgia Frances King (@georgiafrancesk) September 2, 2020