Story Writer wanted | $150 per article (52 articles total)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: HISPANIC ACCESS

Deadline: 17 February 2023

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, 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 in order to produce a total of 52 (400 – 700 word) stories. The breakdown of stories/networks provided will be similar to this:

Conservation

• Por La Creación Faith-Based Alliance
• Latino Conservation Week
• Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week
• Latino Climate Council

Hispanic Leadership Network

• HLN Retreat 2023
• HLN Cohort Members
• Financial literacy trainings

MANO Project

• US Fish and Wildlife Service
• National Park Service
• US Forest Service
• Bureau of Land Management
• MANO Alumni

Organization

• Latino Advocacy Week
• Board Members
• Staff

WHAT WE EXPECT

Here are our guidelines for these stories:

• 400-700 words
• 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 and coordinate their reception.)
• Written in the third-person perspective
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) — it is likely that some of our members prefer to be interviewed in Spanish.

BUDGET

We will pay $150 for each story written, budgeted up to $7,800 for 52 stories.

Funds can be distributed after every 5-10 stories submitted or as a lump sum at the end of thecontract, depending on writer preference.

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.

• February 17: Proposals due
• March 1: Contract awarded
• April 1: First 3-5 stories due
• June 1: 8 stories due
• August 1: 8 stories due
• October 1: 8 stories due
• December 1: 8-10 stories due
• February 1: Final 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.
• 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 Associate, evelyn@hispanicaccess.org

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Proposals should be received no later than Friday, February 17, 2023. 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 March 1, 2023. All applicants will be notified by March 1, 2023.

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

Questions/applications: evelyn@hispanicaccess.org

Website: https://hispanicaccess.org/

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