Reporter wanted (Midwest) | $800+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW YORK & MICHIGAN SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM COLLABORATIVE

Deadline: 15 September 2024 

Monica Williams, Director at New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative, is looking for a reporter: 

We are looking for an experienced freelance reporter in the Midwest to write a longform piece on Indigenous maternal/infant health in the Midwest. BIPOC writers preferred. Minimum $800. Email monica.williams@localmedia.org with links to three published clips. Use "Indigenous maternal health" as your subject line. 

APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, include (1) a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements or why you are the right fit for the job; (2) a one-paragraph summary of your relevant experience, credentials and publication credits; (3) your strongest clips or links to published work; and (4) a resume detailing your writing experience. 

ABOUT THE NEW YORK & MICHIGAN SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM COLLABORATIVE: The New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative is a network of news organizations and community partners in New York and Michigan that focuses on reporting solutions to social challenges. The collaborative emphasizes the power of solutions journalism, which highlights how communities and organizations are addressing complex issues like poverty, education, health, and the environment. By sharing successful approaches and strategies, the collaborative aims to inform and inspire other communities facing similar challenges, promoting constructive dialogue and action. 

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

Questions/applications: monica.williams@localmedia.org

Website: https://collaborativejournalism.org

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