Where are there compelling stories on these topics in your communities? Send us your leads and pitches for reported stories on initiatives or groups that are transforming the nature and purpose of work.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
YES! Magazine is a non-profit publication that supports people’s active engagement in building a just and sustainable world. It reframes the biggest problems of our time in terms of their solutions, and aims to outline a path forward with in-depth analysis, tools for citizen engagement, and stories about real people working for a better world.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into Social Justice, Health and Happiness, Economy, Democracy
ABOUT THE ROLE
What would people do if they had no fear of poverty, but were instead focused on seeking satisfaction and joy? And what do we need to do to get there?
The Fall 2022 issue of YES! Magazine, the “Work” issue, will examine what work really means in contemporary society, and what it could mean if our society were reordered to prioritize health, fulfillment, fairness, and joy. We’ll look at solutions that are adaptations to the current system, such as labor organizing, reduced workweeks, and prioritizing well-being and leisure. We’ll also explore boundary-pushing ideas, such as universalism as an alternative to means-tested or pay-for-privilege benefits; an end to unpaid labor in the home; alternative structures of business that value equity, fairness, and democratic decision making; and severing the connection between a job and basic human needs.
All the stories we seek will be examples of excellent journalism and storytelling: stories that are well-researched, with compelling characters and that demonstrate struggle and resolution.
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
- 50 cents per word
CONTACT
For more information, visit their website.
Before applying, review submission guidelines. Email all questions and submissions to: fall2022@yesmagazine.org
