The Village Voice is looking for regular contributors to our online news section, which we update with stories throughout the day. (We include the best stories in our weekly print edition.) We need writers who can be on call for daily news assignments and who are able to pitch interesting, reported, local stories that can be turn around in a timely manner.
We want smart, interesting news stories about the unique people, places, and happenings that make up this city. We are not interested in aggregating the hourly news cycle, nor in hot takes on the day's events — though we do encourage reporting on and advancing intriguing items plucked from the constant stream churned out by the mainstream media.
Of course, we also seek reporters who are able to deliver intelligent writing that is up to the high standards of the Village Voice.
Contributors are required to submit a 200-400 word article on a weekly basis, documenting their experiences and sharing the culture of the host city. Articles are submitted Wednesdays for posting the following week; this is an experience opportunity, there is no pay for the articles, but bylines and a bio on the website are included, as well as the chance for future opportunities. Check out work from our Study Abroad column at http://www.trazeetravel.com/?s=james+kenvin
Responsible for assisting in various areas of the newsroom, including writing, editing, shooting video and conducting interviews in the field. Fills in on Assignment Desk and with newsroom production as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Shoots b-roll and conducts interviews
· Reports relevant information back to station from scene of news events
· Can be assigned to newsroom or field duty as needed
· Assists Reporters with gathering b-roll and interviews
· Assists Reporters and Truck Operators during live shots and live events
· Checks equipment and notifies ENG of equipment problems
· Makes sure tapes or P2 cards are properly labeled before being ingested
· Enters information into Planning Grid and researches stories for Assignment Desk
· Trains interns/new hires in the field
REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be able to drive to story locations (must have valid Driver’s License)
· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
· Must be able to work shifts as needed in a 24/7 newsroom including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred
· One year of experience working in news preferred.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D.
Trazee Travel’s new Community Section is an amazing opportunity for students and budding journalists to showcase their work. This is a place where our audience can submit stories and photographs from their travels and have them featured on our site, side-by-side with our staff and contributors. We believe this is an excellent platform for young writers to get their voices heard and start building a career in journalism.
The Culture Trip is recruiting contributors (writers, photographers, and videographers) to generate New York centric content for our rapidly growing audience. Our collaborative environment allows contributors to pitch ideas as well as receive direction and topics from in-house editors and directors.
We offer global exposure in an inundated industry as well as the opportunity to grow with our company. While there is currently no cash payment, we provide young writers and creatives the opportunity to network and gain transferable writing and editing skills.
Ecowatch is looking for student contributors to source content and write articles for their growing University Vertical. The University Vertical features stories from students and faculty all around the world about environmental action and issues happening on campuses. Students can also submit articles on any issues they would like to discuss and the content will be shared with the readership of Ecowatch and its partner universities.
Background in Journalism and/or Sustainability is encouraged but not required.
Responsible for assisting in various areas of the newsroom, including writing, editing, shooting video and conducting interviews in the field. Fills in on Assignment Desk and with newsroom production as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Shoots b-roll and conducts interviews
• Reports relevant information back to station from scene of news events
• Can be assigned to newsroom or field duty as needed
• Assists Reporters with gathering b-roll and interviews
• Assists Reporters and Truck Operators during live shots and live events
• Checks equipment and notifies ENG of equipment problems
• Makes sure tapes or P2 cards are properly labeled before being ingested
• Enters information into Planning Grid and researches stories for Assignment Desk
• Trains interns/new hires in the field
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to drive to story locations (must have valid Driver’s License)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work shifts as needed in a 24/7 newsroom including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred
• One year of experience working in news preferred.
Verge Campus is looking for writers to join and contribute to the NYU chapter of the online publication, Verge Campus. Writers are required to contribute two short news articles each week and two more lengthy feature articles each month.
Why should you write for Verge Campus?
1. To gain valuable experience working for an established name in the collegiate world
2. To obtain a collection of published writing samples all while writing about topics that appeal to you and the NYU community
3. Because you can become one of the founding members of something that is already gaining popularity nationwide
Waging Nonviolence is looking to expand its coverage of movements and resistance efforts around the world. And we pay!
We want original, reported, lively, engaging, news and analysis features that explore how struggles for justice and peace are building power using nonviolent strategies and tactics. These are stories that should speak to a general audience and help facilitate a greater understanding of how change from the bottom-up actually happens.
We are currently seeking three types of freelance stories:
Regular features
These are timely stories (in the 1,500-word range) about current event issues, but with a focus on resistance and organizing. See these for recent examples.
http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/hip-hop-fosters-underground-community-frustrated-tunisian-youth/
http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/becoming-peace-warrior-prison/
Media policy features
Waging Nonviolence currently has a special (but limited time) grant that enables us to pay slightly more than our Regular Feature rate for stories about net neutrality and media policy, as they relate to activists and organizing. Here is an example:
http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/grassroots-movement-grows-opposition-comcast-time-warner-cable-merger/
Longform features
These are heavily researched, narrative-driven stories (in the 4,000-word range) with rich and detailed characters that draw readers into the world and drama of resistance movements. Here are some examples:
http://wagingnonviolence.org/archives/?series=longform
Waging Nonviolence is seeking a journalist and/or activist with writing experience who can produce at least three posts per week about current events related to activism and resistance efforts around the world.
Writers should be versatile enough to provide insightful movement-oriented analysis on breaking news (for a variety of issues), as well as uncover overlooked stories that highlight the importance of organizing and people power.
See our recent blog posts for reference: http://wagingnonviolence.org/archives/?all=post