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 its 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.
My name is Harrison Liao. I recently completed my masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University (Medill), and I'm seeking full-time, part-time and freelance opportunities in the Los Angeles area. My background is primarily in sports and food/restaurant reporting, and I'm currently working as a copyeditor and a social media strategist for East Asia Super League, an international startup basketball organization.
My most recent notable work is as an independent podcaster interviewing restaurateurs and chefs that pivoted their businesses during the initial pandemic economic shutdowns, and as a freelance food/restaurant writer for Bay-Area based publication Berkeleyside.
Hello everyone, My name is Stephanie Guzman. I am a digital journalist looking for any open full time or freelance gigs as a digital producer or assignment desk. I'm currently based in LA. I worked as a digital producer at TV stations in Bakersfield, Omaha and most recently in Phoenix. While I would prefer to stay in the west coast, I am open to any opportunities. For more information about me, email me at stephguzman23@gmail.com or connect with me on Twitter: @MsStephGuzman. You can also connect and see some of my past work on my linkedin account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephguzman/
Hello, all! My name is Mario A. Cortez. I am an award-wining writer and reporter currently looking for a full-time writing position in news or public relations. I am based out of the San Diego-Tijuana border region and have over five years of writing and reporting experience across college media, full time positions, and freelance gigs.
I am currently a freelance contributor to Eater, San Diego Magazine, Remezcla, The San Diego Reader, and The Daily Chela. In my last full-time position I was the communication's director for San Diego 1904 FC, the city's first professional men's soccer team. Prior to that I was the Arts and Culture editor and a reporter for La Prensa San Diego, the city's largest Latino weekly. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English, experienced in social media management, and have a strong photographic background as well.
My name's Katherine Abando and I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a communication studies degree. Last month, I ended a pandemic internship with a non-profit in assisting their social media desk. Mainly, I worked with non-profits in digital and writing. Now, I'm looking for full-time work in audience engagement and publications who's accepting pitches on dating and Asian American representation.
here's my site katabando.com and still tweaking it around, but my stories are there. my resume is listed at the homepage.
My name is Bella Ross and I'm a recent graduate from San Diego State where I received dual degrees in journalism and political science. I am currently based in San Diego and am seeking any kind of remote or local journalism work, including full-time, part-time or freelance positions. My background – through numerous internships, freelance gigs and college media experience – is primarily in investigative reporting with a focus on politics and education. Although, I am open to covering all kinds of issues with community impact!
Hey, I'm Rebecca -- LA based journalist and audio producer fresh off the j school frying pan into the pandemic job market. I'm looking for a full-time gig. Really interested in long form journalism -- audio docs and podcasting. I'm passionate about health policy reporting, education, and environmental journalism, but I am quite open. I like to do creative writing & personal essays in my spare time. Here's a link to my most recent audio doc & my portfolio. Thanks! https://beta.prx.org/stories/319994https://rebeccaerinkatz.journoportfolio.com/
My name is Casey Cantrell, and I'm looking for freelance/part-time work through October. I am the editor of Carquinez magazine (https://www.carquinezmagazine.com/), a regional magazine covering an obscure little part of the Bay Area that includes the cities of Vallejo, Benicia, and Martinez. I have extensive experience writing profiles, food and travel pieces, and articles about history. I also have a lot of experience producing and editing podcasts, so if you need help editing/setting up that podcast you've been thinking about, let me know!
My name is Jake Sundstrom and I'm a digital journalist looking for both full-time and part-time opportunities. I'm currently based in the Los Angeles area and my most recent position was with a motorsports magazine covering drag racing. You can see some of my work at https://www.jakesundstrom.com/ or keep up with what I'm working on now here (http://jakesundstrom.substack.com/).
Hello. My name is James Raia. After a decade of staff reporting and editing positions at three daily newspapers, I have been a full-time freelancer since 1987. I write a syndicated weeklu automotive column and contribute automotive articles to several publications. I am also a veteran writer with many credits in the sports, leisure, travel, business and lifestyle areas. I have edited and published the website www.theweeklydriver.com since 2004. I am seeking freelance opportunities. E-mail: james@jamesraia.com.
Hello!
My name is Harrison Liao. I recently completed my masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University (Medill), and I'm seeking full-time, part-time and freelance opportunities in the Los Angeles area. My background is primarily in sports and food/restaurant reporting, and I'm currently working as a copyeditor and a social media strategist for East Asia Super League, an international startup basketball organization.
My most recent notable work is as an independent podcaster interviewing restaurateurs and chefs that pivoted their businesses during the initial pandemic economic shutdowns, and as a freelance food/restaurant writer for Bay-Area based publication Berkeleyside.
You may reach me at harrison.liao42@gmail.com or through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-liao/.
Hello everyone, My name is Stephanie Guzman. I am a digital journalist looking for any open full time or freelance gigs as a digital producer or assignment desk. I'm currently based in LA. I worked as a digital producer at TV stations in Bakersfield, Omaha and most recently in Phoenix. While I would prefer to stay in the west coast, I am open to any opportunities. For more information about me, email me at stephguzman23@gmail.com or connect with me on Twitter: @MsStephGuzman. You can also connect and see some of my past work on my linkedin account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephguzman/
Hello, all! My name is Mario A. Cortez. I am an award-wining writer and reporter currently looking for a full-time writing position in news or public relations. I am based out of the San Diego-Tijuana border region and have over five years of writing and reporting experience across college media, full time positions, and freelance gigs.
I am currently a freelance contributor to Eater, San Diego Magazine, Remezcla, The San Diego Reader, and The Daily Chela. In my last full-time position I was the communication's director for San Diego 1904 FC, the city's first professional men's soccer team. Prior to that I was the Arts and Culture editor and a reporter for La Prensa San Diego, the city's largest Latino weekly. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English, experienced in social media management, and have a strong photographic background as well.
My website: https://marioacortez.wordpress.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-a-cortez-686638189/
You can find me on both Twitter and Instagram via @macortez619 - https://twitter.com/macortez619
Hi everyone,
My name's Katherine Abando and I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a communication studies degree. Last month, I ended a pandemic internship with a non-profit in assisting their social media desk. Mainly, I worked with non-profits in digital and writing. Now, I'm looking for full-time work in audience engagement and publications who's accepting pitches on dating and Asian American representation.
here's my site katabando.com and still tweaking it around, but my stories are there. my resume is listed at the homepage.
Hello, everybody!
My name is Bella Ross and I'm a recent graduate from San Diego State where I received dual degrees in journalism and political science. I am currently based in San Diego and am seeking any kind of remote or local journalism work, including full-time, part-time or freelance positions. My background – through numerous internships, freelance gigs and college media experience – is primarily in investigative reporting with a focus on politics and education. Although, I am open to covering all kinds of issues with community impact!
You can reach me at bellaross87@gmail.com or find my resume here: https://bellamayaross398157649.wordpress.com/resume/.
Here are links to two stories I am particularly proud of:
- https://inewsource.org/2019/08/13/psfa-sdsu-roof-project-health/
- https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/latest/story/2019-11-28/advocates-unregulated-independent-living-homes-often-poorly-operated-put-vulnerable-populations-at-risk
Hey, I'm Rebecca -- LA based journalist and audio producer fresh off the j school frying pan into the pandemic job market. I'm looking for a full-time gig. Really interested in long form journalism -- audio docs and podcasting. I'm passionate about health policy reporting, education, and environmental journalism, but I am quite open. I like to do creative writing & personal essays in my spare time. Here's a link to my most recent audio doc & my portfolio. Thanks! https://beta.prx.org/stories/319994 https://rebeccaerinkatz.journoportfolio.com/
Hi all,
My name is Casey Cantrell, and I'm looking for freelance/part-time work through October. I am the editor of Carquinez magazine (https://www.carquinezmagazine.com/), a regional magazine covering an obscure little part of the Bay Area that includes the cities of Vallejo, Benicia, and Martinez. I have extensive experience writing profiles, food and travel pieces, and articles about history. I also have a lot of experience producing and editing podcasts, so if you need help editing/setting up that podcast you've been thinking about, let me know!
Contact me at cas.cantrell@gmail.com You can find samples of my work here: https://caseycantrell.journoportfolio.com/
Hey there!
My name is Jake Sundstrom and I'm a digital journalist looking for both full-time and part-time opportunities. I'm currently based in the Los Angeles area and my most recent position was with a motorsports magazine covering drag racing. You can see some of my work at https://www.jakesundstrom.com/ or keep up with what I'm working on now here (http://jakesundstrom.substack.com/).
You can get in touch with me at jacobasundstrom@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakesundstrom/! Thanks as always Mallory!
Hello. My name is James Raia. After a decade of staff reporting and editing positions at three daily newspapers, I have been a full-time freelancer since 1987. I write a syndicated weeklu automotive column and contribute automotive articles to several publications. I am also a veteran writer with many credits in the sports, leisure, travel, business and lifestyle areas. I have edited and published the website www.theweeklydriver.com since 2004. I am seeking freelance opportunities. E-mail: james@jamesraia.com.