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Wow, what a crazy year the first week of 2021 was.

Whoever You Are Buss-y @urbangaygriot

In 2021, do NOT discount yourself. People depend on exploitation and disingenuous “networking”

jobs & internships

Through my extensive gig-network, I’ve managed to find an exclusive job posting (Simon. This came from Simon). Up and Atom is looking for physics/mathematics writers for scripting. Email your cover letter and some samples to: upandatomshows@gmail.com

Sarah Sloat @sarah_sloat_

Hi science reporters and editors, the door is still open to apply to two Inverse positions: Mind & Body Staff Writer and Associate Science Editor. Please feel free to message me with any questions. jobs.lever.co/bustle/40838b0…

jobs.lever.coBustle Digital Group - Associate Science Editor, InverseInverse is looking for an Associate Science Editor to develop story ideas, edit copy, coach writers, and generally execute the vision of the science editor for this vital part of Inverse. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience editing mass-appeal stories about some or all o…

Also, this one was retweeted by @GreenInkGigs, which is worth a follow! The AP is hiring for water journalists, one reporter, one videographer, one policy reporter!

Those Bird People are hiring again, this time for a social media fellow.

C&EN is looking for an associate editor to write the news but also recruit freelance talent.

The Academic Times is hiring science writers to cover biology, chemistry, and physics. They say they will only hire smart folks, people who have a natural curiosity, which narrows it down quite a bit. There will be a writing test, but no word on what pay or bennies are. If any of these red flags have gone unnoticed by you, email a cover letter and sample to jobs@fastinform.com.

If you’ve got a heavy scientific background, look into this remote gig from The Scientist. Apply by today!

Into collaboration and environmental journalism? This O’Brien Fellowship for Public Service Journalism sounds great! (Remote is possible!) Apply by January 23rd!

hu$tle tips

Abby Beall @abbybeall

today's my first day as Science + Tech editor at @ConversationUK and I'm excited to get commissioning! If you're an academic with ideas, particularly in maths, chemistry, engineering or animal biology, my email is abigail.beall@theconversation.com

Heather Wood Rudúlph @hwrudulph

ISO #climate #journalists who write critical essays on the environmental (intersected with economic/social/racial) impact of the traditional food system. Pitch/reach out heather@livekindly.com @WritersofColor

Shared this a few months ago, but always worth a re-share: A list of science media outlets to pitch.