Tech Writers wanted | $350-$500 per article
Added 2020-12-15 19:09:06 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: UMBC
UMBC is seeking a diverse pool of freelance writers focused on tech, computing, engineering to write articles about university research, teaching, events. Pay is $350 – 500 per article, depending on length, interviews required, and other factors. Most articles will be 650 – 750 words, but they may range more widely.
FREELANCE WRITERS
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks a diverse pool of freelance writers with a focus on technology, computing, and engineering to write articles related to UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology. Articles will focus on the College’s new research, publications, and achievements, and may also include teaching, events, and student groups.
UMBC will publish edited articles through UMBC News, UMBC Magazine, the AAAS EurekAlert platform, and other university platforms.
Assignments will be on a per article basis, January – April 2021. Compensation will be $350 – 500 per article, depending on length, interviews required, and other factors. Most articles will be 650 – 750 words, but they may range more widely. Writing should be consistent with UMBC style and brand.
UMBC is a community committed to inclusive excellence. We actively seek to develop and support a diverse and inclusive writing team. UMBC welcomes writers who are people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups.
To be considered for these freelance writing opportunities, please send a cover letter, résumé, and samples of two published articles to Dinah Winnick, director of communications, at news@umbc.edu. Samples should be articles of 400 – 1,400 words. Submissions by December 23 are appreciated. If selected to be part of the freelance pool, you will hear back from UMBC within two weeks of your packet submission.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Questions / applications: news@umbc.edu
Website: https://magazine.umbc.edu/
