Story Writer wanted (foundation for Hispanics) | $250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: HISPANIC ACCESS

Deadline: 2 December 2024

Hispanic Access Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization that connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America.

In the spirit of our mission and vision, Hispanic Access wants to highlight 52 stories from our various networks. We work nationwide with faith leaders, young professionals, conservation-focused individuals, Black, Indigenous, Latinos, and other people of color, and other community leaders. With these stories, we want to amplify the voices of those that we work with through our social media and website.

THE STORIES

Hispanic Access Foundation will provide its freelance writer with the story ideas, corresponding network members, and their contact information. The writer will then take this information to conduct interviews to produce a total of 52 (400 - 600 word) stories. All interviews will be conducted virtually, there will not be any need for travel. The stories can be used for personal portfolios and for future professional writing samples. The breakdown of stories/networks provided will be similar to this:

• Conservation

  • Latino Conservation Week

• Hispanic Leadership Network

  • HLN Cohort Members

• MANO Project

  • MANO Interns

  • MANO Alumni

• Community Navigator Program

  • Cohort Participants

• Forestry Program

  • Grant Recipients

• STEM

  • Program Participants

  • STEM Speakers and Lecturers

  • Church Partners

• Organization

  • Board Members

  • Staff

• Networks

  • Por La Creación Faith-Based Alliance

  • Conservation Network

  • Latino Advocacy Week

WHAT WE EXPECT

Here are our guidelines for these stories:

• 400-600 words in both English and Spanish

• 3-5 high-quality photos from the individual to attach to the story. (We will provide guidance on what is needed for the feature photo and the quality of other images. Writer will not need to take the images, simply instruct the contact on what’s needed.)

• Written in the third-person perspective

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) -- written in English, but it is possible that some of our members prefer to be interviewed in Spanish.

BUDGET

We will pay $250 for each story written in English and Spanish, budgeted up to $13,000 for 52 stories.
Depending on writer preference, funds can be distributed after every 5-10 stories submitted or
as a lump sum at the end of the contract.

TIMELINE

Our preferred timeline is outlined below, however, it is open to modifications based on schedule and
availability. Additionally, we would look to have a monthly 1 hour check-in beginning early March.

• December 2 – Proposals Due

• December 16 – Contract Awarded

• January 24 – First 3-5 Stories Due

• March 1 – 5-8 Stories Due

• May 1 – 5-8 Stories Due

• August 1 – 5-8 Stories Due

• September 1 – 5-8 Stories Due

• October 1 – 5-8 Stories Due

• December 1 – 8 Stories Due

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

We’re not looking for a lengthy proposal. Your proposal should include the following items, which will inform the selection process:

• Writing Samples: provide PDFs or links to 3 examples that demonstrate your writing abilities when it comes to writing features/profiles.

• Budget: provide a budget proposal that includes your fees, as well as any additional costs that should be considered if you are requesting more than $250 per story.

• Timeline: We outlined the tentative timeline above, please outline the timeline from your perspective.

• Spanish Language Proficiency: Please highlight your Spanish language capacity (native/bilingual, conversational, professional).

POINT-OF-CONTACT

For questions about the scope of work, please contact:

• Evelyn Ramirez, Digital Communications Manager, evelyn@hispanicaccess.org

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Proposals should be received no later than Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Submissions should be emailed to Evelyn Ramirez at evelyn@hispanicaccess.org.

PROPOSAL REVIEWS/CALLS/SELECTION

Proposals will be reviewed by staff. Calls may be scheduled by Hispanic Access Foundation if necessary. Final selection should be completed by December 14, 2024. All applicants will be notified by December 13, 2024.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: evelyn@hispanicaccess.org

Website: https://hispanicaccess.org

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