Location: Washington District of Columbia
Pays? Yes: Low
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Writer's Guidelines for Washington City Paper
An alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Publishes stories about the city, which includes profiles, investigative pieces, Talk of the Town-type articles, and stories about local institutions. Also publishes weekly reviews of movies, film, theater, the visual arts, music, books, and food. The pay scale for freelance work varies widely. Previously, their guidelines stated, "We pay anywhere from $15 for a blog post or City Lights pick to $2,000 for a complex, high-enterprise cover feature."
Direct Link to Publisher's GuidelinesThis market was added to our database on September 13, 2010, and was last modified on September 21, 2021.
Filed under: art & architecture, entertainment, food & beverage, freelance photography, news
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