Journalists / Storytellers wanted (youth culture) | $100-$150 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WAVES WORKS

About Us: WAVES is the emerging tide in youth culture — a space that chronicles, preserves and celebrates the multifaceted stories and everyday lives of young people of color living in America. Through sharp-witted coverage, WAVES explores topics ranging from pop culture and politics to identity and counterculture. Like generations before us, we assemble as provocateurs and dreamers birthing a new genesis of cool.

Company Mission: WAVES functions as a minority-owned, Internet-based independent magazine rooted in underlining the stories, voices and lives of young Americans of color who far too often find themselves unseen inside the homogeneous outlook of youth culture.

Company Values: At WAVES, we commit ourselves to amplifying stories and subcultures that remain on the fringe. As per this commitment, we offer young creators the chance to experiment with what it means to be a storyteller in the 21st century. We are incredibly proud to provide a space that not only encourages new ideas and perspectives but fosters an environment built on creativity, community and equity.

DESCRIPTION

• WAVES is in search of strong storytellers to assist in the curation of our Internet-based quarterly magazine’s editorial development in a part-time, remote role.
• As a brand-new venture, contributing journalists, writers and storytellers will be vital components to our small team and the rollout of our editorial operations.
• All applicants must have a demonstrable interest in pop culture, politics, style, identity, music, counterculture, social action and youth subcultures.
• Compensation varies between $125 to $150 for magazine features, retrospectives and cultural critiques. $100 for magazine dispatches and columns. Payment is on a per article basis. All of our writers are paid.
• We are open to all races, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations. We highly encourage Black, Brown and other visible minorities as applicants.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must wield a strong proficiency and interest in magazine editorial, storytelling and online publishing.
• Applicants must know how to write in the following styles: magazine journalism, narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, gonzo journalism and nonfiction prose.
• Must have proficiency in diverse types of article lengths and word count.
• Compose stories, features, essays or dispatches that are relevant to the following categories: culture, politics, news, music, fashion, life, school, tech, parties, social movements, pop culture, counterculture, race, identity and youth subcultures.
• Create stories that are within the magazine’s storytelling standards and ethos.
• Uphold open communication and a collaborative spirit with our editorial team in order to uncover needs and to nurture professional relationships.
• Provide timely pitches and stories that connect to the specific topics, themes and categories explored in our quarterly issues.
• Provide efficient turnaround time on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Must have experience in Microsoft Office, Grammarly, Google Docs and Skype/Zoom.
• Must follow our editorial ethics and standards.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE ICONOCLASM ISSUE

• Revolting against the system isn’t easy. It calls for the nerve of a maverick to challenge all ideals, labels and institutes that no longer serve our generation's future.
• We encourage a broad interpretation of this issue’s theme. Writers are more than welcome to submit works that address contemporary topics such as political or sociocultural iconoclasm, activism, street art, vandalism, radical change, self-transformation, or the action of demolition to preserve one’s heritage, beliefs or freedoms.
• Pitches and submissions are now rolling.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio
• 3-4 samples of your previous work

JOB SUMMARY:

• Looking for: Freelance Journalist
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: Compensation varies between $125 to $150 for magazine features, retrospectives and cultural critiques. $100 for magazine dispatches and columns. Payment is on a per article basis. All of our writers are paid.

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