We’re accepting applications until the end of 2024. We like to call the Phoblographer one of the most progressive publications in the photography world. Far more than others, we do the work to spotlight women, POCs, LGBTQ, and disabled photographers. We’re also often a bit slower to the news because we make a more detailed analysis. Right now, we’re hiring positions for entry-level news writers. You should know a few things: Women make up half our staff. We’re POC-led. Lots of our team are internationally based, and we’re still growing. To that end, Women, POCs, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone else is very encouraged to apply — so don’t be shy and apply. You’ll find on our media kit that Gen Z and Millennials make up most of our readership. Want a steady gig? Take a look. Want an internship? Take a look!
Editor’s Note: If you’d like to apply for a college internship, please let us know! We’ll figure out a way to work with you. Just fill out any of the applications and make a note that you’re looking for college credit. You’ll still be paid, of course.
Photography News Writer (Hiring Outside the US)
The Phoblographer approaches news a whole lot differently than other publications. You can read more or less the same story everywhere else. But not here. And we’re looking for an intelligent perspective.
This writer must have an understanding of both the technical and artistic side of photography. Here are more details:
Requirements
- Must have a journalism degree or be actively working on one.
- Must have experience with WordPress. This is absolutely mandatory. Other apps that we use are Trello, Gmail for work, and Grammarly.
- Strong command of the English language; the American dialect and spelling is what we’re using. But we can work on honing this with you.
- Previous related writing experience. Otherwise, we ask for sample articles written by you. All articles must be written without generative AI.
- Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws pertaining to using images, etc. This, however, can also be taught to you.
- Must have industry technical knowledge!
- Must have a hungry interest in the art world of photography
- Two articles each business day at a minumum. Sometimes, we might require more. This is a freelance job; and therefore, know that it’s a gig. Your mental health is very important to us.
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Must work well with a team and be able to take guidance (sometimes constructive criticism) well
- You’ll have a trial period of three months if you’re not doing this for college credit. Otherwise, you have to prove that you’re doing this for an internship. We’ll pay you, of course. If you’re out of college, we’ll treat this as an ordinary freelance gig.
- Monetary payments are made through PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Western Union, or check. Everyone is paid on average, no more than 24 hours after submitting an invoice. The Phoblographer is well known for fair and honest compensation amongst the photography blogging world.
- Payment is determined on where you’re based. Typically, the Phoblographer looks at what the national averages are and then we pay better.
- We have a very serious non-compete policy.
- This is an entry-level position, and we’re hiring outside of the United States for this.
How to Apply
Skip the resume and send an awesome cover letter to [email protected] citing all the best stuff you’ve done, along with three writing samples demonstrating that you can do the type of work we’re looking for. Links to your website, portfolio, and the writing samples should be included.
Be sure to make the subject line say your name and the position you’re going for. For example: Chris Gampat: News/Culture Writer Position.
After your application is received, it will be reviewed by me. Good luck to all applicants!