Are you looking for a full-time job? A new freelance gig? Well, the Monthly Gig Seekers Thread is here to help.
Sent out monthly on the 15th, it works just like those Twitter threads that are designed to promote writers for hire: reply with a short pitch about who you are and what kind of work you’re looking for, whether it’s full-time, part-time, or freelance.
But this is a Substack thread, so that means unlike Twitter, there’s no character limit. Share a link to your portfolio. Talk more about your career goals. Link to a few pieces of work you’re proud of. Up to you.
Participation isn’t limited to subscribers or West Coast-based journalists. All are welcome. If you already posted in last month’s thread, feel free to post an update on what you’ve been up to or if you’re looking to cover new topics/beats. These days, a lot can change in a month.
The thread will be promoted via the newsletter and our social media all month…until the next thread arrives.
DESIGNER/WRITER SEEKING WORK IN THE ARTS, EVENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
My name is Madison, I have 5+ years of experience working in the immersive arts (VR, Installation work, museums, set building, and themed entertainment).
I have worked as a graphic designer for the past 10 years and have worked on a number of personal projects including 2 books. Sustainability, social justice, and community building matter a lot to me. Outside of my work in entertainment, I also have experience working with children in a classroom/arts/writing setting.
Hi everyone! I'm Alejandra, a recent graduate from NYU's J-school living in L.A. While I've covered everything from fashion to sports, I would say that my focus is culture beat and the Latino community. I'm currently looking for a full-time position in writing, audio production or social media in a West Coast news organization. Feel free to check my portfolio: https://alejandra-arevalo.com, email me at alejandraarevalowrites@gmail.com and connect with me on Twitter and/or Instagram @alejandrareval_
Hi world ~ I’m a director of photography, video journalist, drone pilot, speedy video editor and field producer. My work has appeared in NPR, The Texas Tribune, Business Insider and Politico, among others. I speak Mandarin, French and some Spanish.
I’m open to any and all opportunities related to the above! Basically, video, documentary and journalism.
On the side, I’m also an avid reader and writer with a keen eye for a good story. I love collaborating with others, especially if it entails engaging and purposeful work.
I got my start studying documentary production and narrative journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Before that I studied classical Mandarin somewhere in China and worked as a bartender in France.
Reach out to me at loriarj@gmail.com I’m always looking to connect with new people, for career-related purposes or other.
Hello! My name is Richard Bednarski and I am currently in a Master's Program for Media Innovation. I am currently working with the J-schools media outlet covering the affordable housing crisis and homelessness here in Reno, Nevada. I have extensive photography experiences as well video, writing, and audio knowledge.
I am looking for a freelance/part-time gig I can do between semesters and possibly throughout next semester. Something remote that I can do from home would be best for filling in the cracks between school. I am hoping for entry-level work that will strengthen my skills as a writer, working with audio/video, as well as photography.
Hey there! I'm a writer and editor with more than 5 years of experience in sportswriting, most recently in auto racing. I covered the NHL, WNBA, Minor League Baseball and high school sports while working for magazines, blogs and newspapers over the past several years.
Hi! I'm a freelance writer and editor with more than 35 years experience. While my specialty is writing about health, the healthcare industry, and healthy policy, I have also written about families, pets, food, and subjects as arcane as local fair boards and water districts. I love to do in-depth features about interesting people, and to explain to readers how something can impact their lives.
I have deep connections in the healthcare world, intense curiosity about, well, everything, and a slavish devotion to healthcare.
I'm a writer, copywriter, fact-checker, and stylist. A seasoned freelancer who has experience in the travel, luxury brand, aviation, and fashion industries. I am open to full-time, part-time, or freelance work. Canadian currently based in Palm Springs/Los Angeles.
I am a writer and activist looking for something full-time. I have a BA of the Arts, majoring in Theatre and minoring in English. I write about movies, tv shows, and current events but eventually I would like to get into screenwriting. The perfect job for me would be something entry-level at a publication or a production assistant on a film or tv set. I am a self-starter and want to cut my teeth somewhere I can grow while developing my skills. I am 25, new to Los Angeles, and am looking to network with professionals in my field. I have experience with office work, MS Office, Google Suites, customer services, journalism, copywriting, organizing, event planning.
Hi! I'm a writer and editor for hire! I'm open to editorial, advertorial, copywriting, special projects, contract work and more. Are you looking for any specific editorial pitches right now? In need of an editor or manager for a project? Looking for a journalist to help with research or interviews? Please message me, or send any opportunities my way.
Here's more about my background: I was most recently the Deputy Editorial Director of North America content at Culture Trip, a travel media company, where I managed two teams of writers and editors. Before that, I was the editor in chief Time Out New York, where I led a team of 25 and put out a weekly culture magazine. I'm a writer and trained journalist who's interviewed many celebrities (perhaps my favorite is my Time Out New York cover story with the Fab Five of Queer Eye). I wrote a sex and dating column for two years at Time Out New York, and I've been published in Marie Claire, Vulture, Conde Nast Traveler, and many other publications.
I'm a documentary filmmaker with an MFA in Social Documentation from UC Santa Cruz. I have a background in ethnomusicology and audio engineering, and am particularly interested in research and post-production editing work on films and/or podcasts. You can get a sense for my work at https://vimeo.com/kylehbaker.
My name is Katie, and I'm a freelance writer, climber, and guide based out of Joshua Tree, California. I write about outdoor recreation, climbing, public lands, climate change, and people who work outside. I just relocated after living in the Pacific Northwest for a decade, so I'm very familiar with places / people / issues of that region, especially related to the outdoor industry. Read stuff I've written at ktgriffith.com.
Hi! I'm a grad student & freelance journalist from SF. I write mostly about labor and the environment, and my writing has been publishing in The New Republic, SF Weekly, Curbed, and others. My Twitter is @LiaOffLeash and my work can be found at liaruss.com.
Hello, I'm Alex - currently a Seattle-area based freelancer with about 5 years of experience working in print and digital journalism. I spent the last two and a half years of that time at The Daily News in Longview, a newspaper where I primarily reported on law and justice issues. That included a protracted battle over the fate of minors held in our local detention facilities under a contract with the federal immigration officials.
I'm looking for writing jobs anywhere across the country, with a strong preference for full-time reporting jobs focusing on covering courts and the law. I also have an interest in covering immigration, religion, philosophy, inmate conditions and rights, outdoor / wildlife resource management and state politics.
DESIGNER/WRITER SEEKING WORK IN THE ARTS, EVENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
My name is Madison, I have 5+ years of experience working in the immersive arts (VR, Installation work, museums, set building, and themed entertainment).
I have worked as a graphic designer for the past 10 years and have worked on a number of personal projects including 2 books. Sustainability, social justice, and community building matter a lot to me. Outside of my work in entertainment, I also have experience working with children in a classroom/arts/writing setting.
You can see my portfolio here: www.mindovermadison.com // email: madison.girifalco@gmail.com
Hi everyone! I'm Alejandra, a recent graduate from NYU's J-school living in L.A. While I've covered everything from fashion to sports, I would say that my focus is culture beat and the Latino community. I'm currently looking for a full-time position in writing, audio production or social media in a West Coast news organization. Feel free to check my portfolio: https://alejandra-arevalo.com, email me at alejandraarevalowrites@gmail.com and connect with me on Twitter and/or Instagram @alejandrareval_
Hi world ~ I’m a director of photography, video journalist, drone pilot, speedy video editor and field producer. My work has appeared in NPR, The Texas Tribune, Business Insider and Politico, among others. I speak Mandarin, French and some Spanish.
I’m open to any and all opportunities related to the above! Basically, video, documentary and journalism.
Here’s a two-minute reel that showcases my shooting and editing: https://www.richardloria.com/video/demo-reel
On the side, I’m also an avid reader and writer with a keen eye for a good story. I love collaborating with others, especially if it entails engaging and purposeful work.
I got my start studying documentary production and narrative journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Before that I studied classical Mandarin somewhere in China and worked as a bartender in France.
Reach out to me at loriarj@gmail.com I’m always looking to connect with new people, for career-related purposes or other.
Ps, here’s a link to my site: https://www.richardloria.com/about And LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-loria-2395ba22
A recent story I did for Business Insider: https://www.richardloria.com/video/2020/12/14/jwsd9mjjzt46z8uqr25o709u9l7am4
And one from my time at The Texas Tribune: https://www.richardloria.com/video/2019/9/8/can-the-texas-legislature-help-rockport-after-hurricane-harvey-ep-10
Thanks for reading! - Richard
Hello! My name is Richard Bednarski and I am currently in a Master's Program for Media Innovation. I am currently working with the J-schools media outlet covering the affordable housing crisis and homelessness here in Reno, Nevada. I have extensive photography experiences as well video, writing, and audio knowledge.
I am looking for a freelance/part-time gig I can do between semesters and possibly throughout next semester. Something remote that I can do from home would be best for filling in the cracks between school. I am hoping for entry-level work that will strengthen my skills as a writer, working with audio/video, as well as photography.
www.RichardBednarski.com
Here is where I am published: http://www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-1
Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbednarski/
you can reach me at basinlight.photography@gmail.com
Thank you and all the best!
Richard Bednarski
Hey there! I'm a writer and editor with more than 5 years of experience in sportswriting, most recently in auto racing. I covered the NHL, WNBA, Minor League Baseball and high school sports while working for magazines, blogs and newspapers over the past several years.
You can see some of my 2020 work here: http://jakesundstrom.substack.com/ and my portfolio here: https://www.jakesundstrom.com/
I'm looking for both freelance and part-time/full-time work in and out of sports. Here's my LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/jakesundstrom) — you can contact me here: jacobasundstrom@gmail.com.
Hi! I'm a freelance writer and editor with more than 35 years experience. While my specialty is writing about health, the healthcare industry, and healthy policy, I have also written about families, pets, food, and subjects as arcane as local fair boards and water districts. I love to do in-depth features about interesting people, and to explain to readers how something can impact their lives.
I have deep connections in the healthcare world, intense curiosity about, well, everything, and a slavish devotion to healthcare.
You can see some of my work at my website, landguppy.com/portfolio, at www.lisajaffe.contently.com, or at https://www.endocrineweb.com/author/61552/jaffe.
My LinkedIn profile is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubbell/. If I can help you meet your editorial needs, email me at editorial@landguppy.com.
I'm a writer, copywriter, fact-checker, and stylist. A seasoned freelancer who has experience in the travel, luxury brand, aviation, and fashion industries. I am open to full-time, part-time, or freelance work. Canadian currently based in Palm Springs/Los Angeles.
taradupuis.com/copywriter/
linkedin.com/in/tara-dupuis/
Kyle Thomas
kyledthomas.blog
kthomasivv@gmail.com
(914)-482-5810
I am a writer and activist looking for something full-time. I have a BA of the Arts, majoring in Theatre and minoring in English. I write about movies, tv shows, and current events but eventually I would like to get into screenwriting. The perfect job for me would be something entry-level at a publication or a production assistant on a film or tv set. I am a self-starter and want to cut my teeth somewhere I can grow while developing my skills. I am 25, new to Los Angeles, and am looking to network with professionals in my field. I have experience with office work, MS Office, Google Suites, customer services, journalism, copywriting, organizing, event planning.
Some pieces that I'm proud of:
https://www.barrettnewsmedia.com/2020/09/2020-the-year-of-conspiracies/
https://medium.com/@kthomasivv/a-few-good-cops-f5c988815a8c?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------
https://medium.com/the-innovation/lovecraft-country-who-are-you-ba10086fb498?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------
Hi! I'm a writer and editor for hire! I'm open to editorial, advertorial, copywriting, special projects, contract work and more. Are you looking for any specific editorial pitches right now? In need of an editor or manager for a project? Looking for a journalist to help with research or interviews? Please message me, or send any opportunities my way.
Here's more about my background: I was most recently the Deputy Editorial Director of North America content at Culture Trip, a travel media company, where I managed two teams of writers and editors. Before that, I was the editor in chief Time Out New York, where I led a team of 25 and put out a weekly culture magazine. I'm a writer and trained journalist who's interviewed many celebrities (perhaps my favorite is my Time Out New York cover story with the Fab Five of Queer Eye). I wrote a sex and dating column for two years at Time Out New York, and I've been published in Marie Claire, Vulture, Conde Nast Traveler, and many other publications.
I've also been writing my own newsletter, Cruel Summer Book Club—about change, heartbreak and healing—for the past year-plus: http://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/subscribe
You can see more of my work in my linked portfolio: https://www.jilliananthony.com/
Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jillathrilla
And LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-anthony/
Hi all,
I'm a documentary filmmaker with an MFA in Social Documentation from UC Santa Cruz. I have a background in ethnomusicology and audio engineering, and am particularly interested in research and post-production editing work on films and/or podcasts. You can get a sense for my work at https://vimeo.com/kylehbaker.
Oh, and you can reach me here: khbaker@ucsc.edu
My name is Katie, and I'm a freelance writer, climber, and guide based out of Joshua Tree, California. I write about outdoor recreation, climbing, public lands, climate change, and people who work outside. I just relocated after living in the Pacific Northwest for a decade, so I'm very familiar with places / people / issues of that region, especially related to the outdoor industry. Read stuff I've written at ktgriffith.com.
Hi! I'm a grad student & freelance journalist from SF. I write mostly about labor and the environment, and my writing has been publishing in The New Republic, SF Weekly, Curbed, and others. My Twitter is @LiaOffLeash and my work can be found at liaruss.com.
Hello, I'm Alex - currently a Seattle-area based freelancer with about 5 years of experience working in print and digital journalism. I spent the last two and a half years of that time at The Daily News in Longview, a newspaper where I primarily reported on law and justice issues. That included a protracted battle over the fate of minors held in our local detention facilities under a contract with the federal immigration officials.
I'm looking for writing jobs anywhere across the country, with a strong preference for full-time reporting jobs focusing on covering courts and the law. I also have an interest in covering immigration, religion, philosophy, inmate conditions and rights, outdoor / wildlife resource management and state politics.
Here's a link to my portfolio: https://alexbruell.com/portfolio-2/
And a few pieces I'm particularly proud of:
“‘One valley too far:’ How 110 soldiers survived the Mount St. Helens eruption.”
https://tdn.com/news/local/one-valley-too-far-how-soldiers-survived-the-mount-st/article_965e74d2-f2e9-5381-908a-c1c545d2640d.html
"Longview COVID patient released from prison worries for other inmates"
https://tdn.com/news/local/longview-covid-patient-released-from-prison-worries-for-other-inmates/article_49dd1f0d-e7d7-5d73-a529-98b185990901.html#tracking-source=home-trending
"Warning is ready to be called “Steve” instead of “Judge”"
https://tdn.com/news/local/warning-is-ready-to-be-called-steve-instead-of-judge/article_82c0cb42-80a7-5f20-b982-8a4f406e61ef.html
You can reach me at alex@bruell.org.