Contract Writer
The 19th
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
À propos
The 19th is hiring a contract climate reporter. We're looking for a reporter to spend three months covering climate's impact on women and LGBTQ+ people. We’ll want to hear how you’re thinking about climate stories generally and how they might shape up across intersecting issues like housing, child care and health. Role details
Location:
Remote (for U.S. only) Rate:
$50 per hour Hours:
Up to 40 hours a week Contract duration:
Three months, late April through late July 2026 Expected contract total:
Up to $24,000 Applications due:
April 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT Scope of work
The 19th is seeking a full-time contract reporter to report, write and produce climate coverage, focusing on how politics and policies impact women and LGBTQ+ people. This three-month contract position is for up to 40 hours a week from late April through late July 2026. Deliverables
Reporting and writing one to two stories a week on climate and its impact on women and LGBTQ+ people, exploring intersecting issues like housing, child care and health Working with your editor to create, maintain and prioritize a list of stories on this beat Responding to breaking news on your beat Fielding at least two rounds of edits on each story from different editors in the newsroom Working with production, visuals and audience teams to shepherd stories to publication, including, but not restricted to, writing headlines and other display copy, being available for questions and participating in decisions Attending weekly 1:1 and team meetings; likely to attend other meetings as needed Collaborating with other reporters on a case-by-case basis; potential to partner with reporters who cover economy and child care, health, politics and other beats Skills required
3+ years of experience covering climate; experience framing coverage through gender and/or intersectional lenses a plus Ability to conceive and execute stories Ability to file clean and accurate copy on a tight deadline Ability to write concise, clear headlines and decks to accompany stories Familiarity with GSuite, WordPress and relevant social media platforms To apply
Interested candidates should apply here by April 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT. Have questions about this position? Contact Fernanda Santos. Note: We are not accepting résumés or applications via email; apply here.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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