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Dirt is looking for writers

Dirt is looking for writers to contribute content regarding the future of media and blockchain to their newsletter

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A daily newsletter about entertainment online, by Kyle Chayka, Daisy Alioto, and other contributors. Branding and mascot by Jason Adam Katzenstein.

For more information about the company, visit their website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

STREAM-DISPATCH ABOUT STREAMING

Pitches for this section will submit content related to anything streamable, TikTok trends, Netflix originals or YouTube channels. Some past examples of streaming in Dirt include the Britishness of Succession, rewatching Mad Men and podcast ads.

IP OF THE WEEK AKA IP OTW (~300 words, $150)

The content pitched for this section will be regarding intellectual property, be it a book adaptation, a podcast-branded t-shirt or a viral book cover. Some past examples of IP in Dirt include film novelizationsa viral sign and Dune satire.

DAO-FUNDED LONGFORM FEATURES (~1,000 words, $1,000)

The Dirt DAO is a community of $DIRT token holders that allocates a portion of the Dirt editorial budget by vote. These longform pitches will first be considered by the Dirt editorial team (currently Daisy and Kyle) before being shared with the DAO. Please don’t pitch this section if you aren’t comfortable with your pitch being seen in full by the DAO members!

COMPENSATION

  • STREAM (~300 words, $150)
  • IP OF THE WEEK AKA IP OTW (~300 words, $150)
  • DAO-FUNDED LONGFORM FEATURES (~1,000 words, $1,000)

CONTACT

Please email all submissions or questions to:  newsletterdirt@gmail.com.

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