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Regular Contributors wanted for comedy magazine | $250 per article

Added 2021-03-01 18:22:49 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CRACKED.COM

Cracked.com, which started as a comedy magazine in 1958 and jumped online in 2005, is looking for regular freelance contributors for its rapidly expanding operation.

Articles: Cracked is one of the progenitors and popularizers of the listed internet article, and we pride ourselves in our ability to present big ideas in reader-friendly ways. Popular topics include movies (think: behind-the-scenes details, fan theories), history (debunkers, obscure facts), local lore (urban legends, regional quirks), true crime, internet trends, consumer/media/civic explainers, and first-person life experience essays. We are also looking to expand our roster of gaming and science contributors.

Most listed articles have 5 entries and clock in at ~2,000 words. A short opening paragraph is required. For those articles with a singular focus (say, first-person essays), the entries highlight the salient points. If contacted by Cracked, qualified candidates are expected to pitch initially, and regular contributors are eligible for premise assignments from editorial staff.

Requirements: Familiarity with the Cracked brand and voice, strong comedic/conversational prose, a knowledge of research and sourcing best practices, previous writing experience (or a commensurate writing sample)

Rates And Deadlines: $250/article; 1-2 week turnaround

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