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In the ever-evolving landscape of the streaming wars, Netflix's rare decision to post a full movie, on YouTube, is a significant change. This decision signals a strategic shift in the streaming wars landscape. By leveraging the massive reach of YouTube's platform, Netflix aims to capture a broader audience beyond its subscription base. This move underscores the importance of diversifying distribution channels and reaching audiences where they are. It hints at a future where collaboration between content creators and distributors becomes more commonplace, potentially challenging the traditional model. While this shift brings exciting possibilities, it also underscores the crucial importance for creators to own their audience. Building a direct relationship with followers through platforms like AMAKA ensures autonomy and the ability to dictate content distribution. As the streaming landscape evolves, creators should prioritise owning their audience to maintain relevance and control over their content's dissemination.
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AMAKA not only connects creators with diverse opportunities like grants, brand deals, and internships, but it also helps them build and nurture their own audience. If you're interested in learning more about AMAKA and how it can help you take control of your creator journey, book a one-on-one call with me here. Let's discuss how AMAKA can help you navigate the changing media landscape and build a sustainable creative career.
Magazines looking for pitches:
High Country News is looking for under-reported stories about recent immigrants from Latin America to the West.
PopSugar is looking for feature pitches across culture, identity, lifestyle, and entertainment (if it has a personal hook.)
Cosmopolitan is looking for original nonfiction STORIES (not just topics you want to explore) with gripping narratives about memorable people.
$200 Business Insider is looking for Lifestyle Pitches.
$300+ Inverse is taking freelance pitches about the craft or psychology of video games.
$300 Food and Wine is looking for pitches about food/kitchen products you love and swear by.
$200 Cleveland Review of Books is open to pitches of essays, reviews, interviews, and experiments in critical writing for their Fall 2024 print issue:
$200+ AptTherapy looking for mental health pitches.
JrnYmag on Sent Fe New Mexico.
$350-$750 Dame Magazine is looking for pieces on the care economy, elder care, women's health, and climate stories that have intersections with other issues.
$350 BBC Studio is s looking for well-reported takes responding to/kicking off big cultural conversations in travel, entertainment, science/sustainability.
Gamesradar on all things film & TV.
Gamesradar again, send that pitch.
Digital Spy is looking for movie pitches.
ActiveMag is looking to add to its list of contributors:
Looking for a Neurodivegent POC writer?
Long Lead is looking for Photo Essays.
Looking for reviews for exhibitions in New Orleans.
Looking for reviews for exhibitions in SC/NC.
Jobs in Africa or Remote:
Partnerships Associate and Partnerships Officer at AfriLabs.
Crisis Action is looking for an Africa Director.
Zambia Communications Specialist / 4 March.
Minority Africa TikTok Specialist.
AWID| Research and Advocacy Lead.
Program Intern at Africa Policy Research Institute.
Zimbabwe Lead/Head of Programmes.
Grants, Fellowships and Scholarships
Filmmakers with international co-productions in their advanced development stages can apply for the Torino Film Lab co-production Fund. You'll get:
👉€50 000 production grants
👉Attend the TFL meeting in Torino, Italy
Deadline: 13 March
Photographers can apply for the ‘Revolutionary Storyteller Grant’ by Photographers Without Borders ®. The benefits:
👉Up to $25 000 in grants
👉Networking
Deadline: 7 March
African writers can submit their fictional published works for the The Caine Prize for African Writing. You’ll get:
👉£10 000 cash prize
👉Travel grant for events.
Deadline: 31 March
Calling French-speaking journalists from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger or Togo. Apply for the Africa Scholarships for Environmental Journalism by Mongabay. You’ll get:
👉$1500 stipend
👉Networking
👉Professional assistance
Deadline: 15 March
Calling storytellers from Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Apply for the United Nations Conference for LLCDs.
👉Professional cameras
👉Training
👉Travel and accomodation
Deadline: 8 March
International Jobs:
Freelance Influencer & Social Media Manager fluent in French and English (Remote France & UK).
Marketing Associate (Remote).
$35 per hour Literary Hub is seeking a part-time Writer.
Switzerland for UNHCR / Communications Officer / 3 March.
International Trade Centre / Public Information Officer (Communications and Events)/ 10 March.
World Meteorological Organization / Coordination Officer / 13 March.
-IPBES / Traditional Media Manager (P2) / 13 March.
-FAO / Communication Specialist / 6 March.
-FAO / Senior Communication Officer (Head of the Digital and Multimedia Branch) / 15 March.
-FAO / Deputy Director, Office of Communications / 26 March.
-SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute / Communications Assistant / 8 March.
-Global Development Network / Communications Officer / 4 March.
Indonesia - Communications and Outreach Specialist / 4 March.
South Korea - Green Climate Fund / Chief Strategy and Impact Officer / 24 March.
-UNESCO Ocean / Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist / 10 March:
Head of Communications at FIFA.
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