Updates & Calls

Sunday, June 25th 2023

New York Focus is Seeking a Reporting Assistant

New York Focus is a nonprofit investigative newsroom covering New York’s state and local politics. They’re looking for a reporting assistant for “a document-based investigation into county jails.” The selected applicant will ideally work 32 hours/week for 16 weeks. New York-based applicants are preferred, but there is an option for remote work. Rate is $30/hour. If interested, email chris@nysfocus.com. For details, refer to this tweet

Deadline: July 5th, 2023

Tuesday, November 8th 2022

New York Focus is Accepting Pitches

New York Focus is a nonprofit investigative newsroom covering New York’s state and local politics. Their newly appointed managing editor is accepting pitches. They pay $800 for investigative stories. Send your pitches to maia@nysfocus.com. Read their managing editor’s Twitter thread here. Learn more about them here.

Sunday, October 10th 2021

New York Focus is Accepting Pitches

New York Focus is “an independent newsroom covering state and local politics in the Empire State.” Their executive editor is accepting pitches. They generally pay $800 per reported piece. Send your pitches to rebecca@nysfocus.com. Read their executive editor’s Tweet here and learn more about them here.