Come work with us! The Blacklight is looking for talented and experienced freelance investigative journalists. Send us your pitches!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Blacklight is the Amsterdam News’ investigative unit. It is dedicated to exposing wrongdoing and uncovering the truth wherever it may be, with focus on stories that impact communities of color in the New York region and beyond.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Fact Checks, All Articles
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION
- Write a short introduction about yourself
- Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
- Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
COMPENSATION
- Fact Checks
$250+
500-1000 words
1-2 interviews
1-2 days of researchMedium length Articles
$1 a word
800-1500 words
2-4 interviews
Research 2-5 daysLong form Articles
$2 a word or flat commission fee
1500+words
4+ interviews
5+ days of researchData Visualizations
$250-$500+ per piece
1-3 days of work
May or may not require data cleaning
CONTACT
For more information, visit their website.
Email all questions and submissions toblacklight@amsterdamnews.com
