Signal Boost: Saturday editon
**Please reach out to each person directly if you can help + if you want to be added, DM me on Twitter!
Also pssst. This place is hiring: The Hustle is looking for a staff writer!!
—Writing / Editing—
Paula Akpan: I’m a freelance journo, primarily features, interviews and op-eds. I can be reached at paulaakpan@gmail.com and my clip can be viewed here: paulaakpan.contently.com.
Iris Elston: I am looking for work as a music blogger in hip-hop. I have over 7 years of experience as a journalist, and I’ve recently taken to interviewing artists via Instagram live during the pandemic.
Kimberley Lovato: Writer, freelance lifestyle/ travel writer. Website is kimberleylovato.com
Alma Roda-Gil: I’m a freelance culture/podcast/LGBT writer and also do transcription and translations in English/French! People can contact me at almaupsides@gmail.com
Ilana Marcus: I was laid off from CQ Roll Call last week along with a pretty big group. I was a data editor on the investigations team and I'm looking for something similar -- I put together and analyzed data sets that we used to tell stories. I do both data reporting and traditional reporting/writing. My email is ilanamarcusreporter@gmail.com.
Max Fox: I’m looking for more copywriting/copy editing work. Website/contact at maxfox.site
Zach Harris: I write about cannabis culture, skateboarding, fashion, food, and more. Lost a lot of work this month, and with 4/20 coming up I've been reaching out to lots of editors, but most places are in the same situation. If you know anyone looking for any sort of cannabis/lifestyle content pieces I have a bunch of pitches and past samples ready to send! Email is zjharris91@gmail.com
Ben Wiese: I covered local music and live concerts. benpwiese@gmail.com
Dimakatso Ngoasheng: I can write, copy edit, subbing and good with proposals, research and scripts. +2778 094 3090 or dismababe@gmail.com
Claire Murphy: I'm a full-time freelance reporter looking to pitch ideas or take assignments about the environment. Narrative features on the intersection of climate change, women/gender, and policy are my jam. Get in touch! @clareamurphy/clareamurphy4@gmail.com
Shelby Hyde: I was just laid off from my role as Shopping News/Celeb Fashion editor at The Zoe Report, as a part of the organization’s Corona-related cuts. I’d love to continue working as a contributing editor/freelance writer in the fashion and beauty space. I can be reached via email at shelbyyinghyde@gmail.com as well as at @theshelbyying on Instagram.
Deena ElGenaidi: I write a lot of cultural criticism about books, movies, tv, and also do some reported work! Looking for anything in that vein! My email is deena.elgenaidi@gmail.com
Kouichi Shirayanagi: Copy Editing / story summarizing / SEO headline writing. contact info: Whitewillow64@gmail.com 347-699-9918
Lindsay Denninger: I'm currently looking for Editorial Director/Copy Director/Content Director work in fashion, branding, beauty, lifestyle... I've kind of done it all … lindsay.denninger@gmail.com.
Haley Ausbun: I’m in Seattle looking for remote positions/freelance! Taking anything, main interests are culture reporting and copy editing/fact checking! I’ve been reporting for a local print paper for two years so still pretty entry level but I want to move to more online work. Email haley.ausbun@gmail.com
Shayna Maci Warner: Film programmer and copy editor who focuses on highlighting LGBTQ+ media - whether that be film/tv/theater or literature. I can be found by e-mail: shaynamaciwarner@gmail.com and I'm happy to edit, write, and coordinate!
—Design—
John R. Smith III: I’m a designer and illustrator with 10 years of experience. I worked at an ad agency for the last 6 years and I’m currently on the job hunt. I have experience doing social, billboards, concept art, comp work. You name it. You can find my work at voxthedevil.com
—Multimedia/Production—
Melissa Bunni Elian: I'm looking for multimedia work. I write, photograph and shoot/edit video. My work can be found at hellobunni.com my email is mel416@gmail.com
Lisa Llarena: I’m a writer and photographer, with over 3 years of experience in producing content for brands. My email address is lisallarena@gmail.com
—Marketing / PR —
Hannah Zhang: I recently lost my Marketing and PR Analyst job due to COVID-19. I'm looking for any type of Marketing Analyst or Coordinator job. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud as well as Excel, SQL, HTML, and Python! If anyone has any opportunities, they can contact me via email: hannahayazhang@gmail.com
Wahaj Khan: I was recently laid off from my first PR Internship at an agency. I'm looking for another internship currently. It can be in house or agency. I wouldn't mind a marketing opportunity either. Contact Info: 630-935-7684 khanwahaj360@gmail.com
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