Writers/Reporters wanted (space) | ~33 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PAYLOAD

Jacqueline Feldscher, Managing Editor at Payload Space, is looking for a writer:

Payload is looking to start working with a couple freelancers who could contribute a weekly story to the newsletter in early 2025. The job description is below. If this sounds like you, please reach out! 

FREELANCE REPORTER

Remote 

Payload is the leading media brand covering the business and policy of space. Our goal is to provide the best analysis and coverage of the space industry for investors, founders, engineers, scientists, and policymakers. 

THE ROLE 

We’re seeking to bring onboard a couple freelancers to regularly contribute stories to Payload’s newsletter and website. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial journalist with some knowledge of the space industry.

Salary: $100 for a typical newsletter story (~300 words), $200 for a longer, web-first story (~600 words.) Most stories will be in the 300-word range and will run in full in the newsletter.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Pitch about one story a week to Payload’s managing editor

• Write for Payload’s newsletters and website

We’re looking for one story a week from these freelancers in the first quarter of 2025, but hoping this will become a long term relationship with less frequent contributions beyond that. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has journalism experience

• Has an eye for detail and checks facts meticulously

• Has the ability to generate and pitch story ideas on space and business

• Can write quick, clean, accurate copy on deadline

• Is comfortable with, or willing to learn, Payload’s signature writing style

Interested? Shoot an email to Jacqueline, Payload’s managing editor, with a short note on why you'd be a great fit, along with two journalism writing samples, your resume, and your LinkedIn/X profile links if you have them. Email jacqueline@payloadspace.com with "Payload Freelancer” as your subject line.

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

Questions/applications: jacqueline@payloadspace.com

Website: https://payloadspace.com/

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