Every Week Brings New Opportunities

SCREAM | CREATIVE. HAVE SOMETHING TO SAYImage from CanvaThey say, crisis breeds opportunity…

And with the economic and social reset, we’ve all experienced, creatives are wondering what lies ahead for them. What forces will shape the post-covid, creative world?

For many of us, we’ve begun to pivot as the digital revolution has radically accelerated. We’ve turned our social accounts into platforms to share our art, our thoughts, and everything else in between. But when it comes to looking ahead, how can we make sure to keep finding opportunities that propel us forward?

This week, we’re starting things off right with a new mantra:

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

So here’s a door we’ve built for you, just turn the knob and open it.

Opportunities for CreativesChicken Soup for the Soul just quietly announced calls for submissions to a forthcoming anthology on the topic of grief, loss, and recovery. This is a chance to be part of a bestselling book. They pay $200 per story or poem, as well as 10 contributor copies. The deadline is currently August 31st, 2021. To learn more, visit this page.Facebook is looking for a Copywriter for their in-house team Creative X. The selected applicant will “write and concept big ideas for all mediums” and “communicate complicated technology topics in clear, concise ways to a non-technical audience.” The candidate should have 6+ years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. To learn more, refer to this page.The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper that covers news from Southern California and the world. They are looking for a Multiplatform Editor, Newsletters. The editor will help edit, write, and produce their newsletters. The editor will primarily work a night shift. The job is full-time and based in El Segundo, CA. Details here and here.POWER TO PLAY FREE ONLINE MUSIC PROGRAM Until March 22nd// Are you interested in improving your skills in bass drums, keyboards or guitar? Learning to play music by ear and improve your technical skills and knowledge? Receiving mentorship from young, experienced black musicians? Connecting with other youth who are passionate about music? Engaging with important topics relevant to the black community? Then this program is for you! Click here to learn more and register now!FREEDOM BY DESIGN WANTS TO HELP YOU!
Freedom By Design is a not-for-profit organization run by Ryerson Architectural Science students dedicated to giving back to the community. We are looking for applicants who are looking to develop projects that could benefit the community and could use a helping hand! Our work ranges from blanket-making for the Toronto homeless to design-builds like our playground revitalization project with Church St. Elementary school. Email questions to fbdryerson@gmail.com .

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