Job Title: Freelance Writer – UNDERCOVER ARTS Magazine (2025 Edition)
Organization: Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA)
Location: Remote (Arizona-based knowledge preferred)
Term: Freelance / Project-Based
Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025
All writing deadlines are May 15, 2025
All applicants must apply online at: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/undercover_arts_magazine_call_for_writers

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
UNDERCOVER ARTS Magazine is back—and bolder than ever. After a four-year hiatus, SAACA is relaunching this annual print and digital publication with a statewide vision and renewed focus on the intersection of arts and wellness.

We’re assembling a dynamic team of freelance writers to shape the 2025 edition, launching in June 2025 and distributed statewide through May 2026. This issue will explore how creativity drives well-being—from mental health and physical healing to social connection and cultural vibrancy. Think hospitals with murals, dancers working with memory care patients, musicians playing in hospice, and chefs creating cultural bridges through food. We want the stories that make readers feel something—and think differently.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
We’re seeking writers who can bring Arizona’s creative economy to life. You’ll pitch and/or be assigned stories aligned with your interests and experience, which may include:

Feature Articles: 800–1,800-word narrative-driven pieces profiling artists, programs, and cultural movements.
Profiles: 400–600-word spotlights on individual creatives or arts-based wellness programs.
Interviews: Q&A-style articles featuring artists, leaders, or changemakers.
Cultural Reporting: Insightful trend pieces on arts funding, economic development, creative aging, culinary traditions, etc.
Editorials/Reviews: Short-form opinion or reflection pieces on arts and culture topics across the state.

This is a freelance, per-piece opportunity. Writers will be paid per article, depending on length, complexity, and reporting requirements.

WHO YOU ARE
✅ A strong storyteller with a voice—witty, warm, curious, and concise.
✅ You care about the arts, culture, and their impact on community health and vitality.
✅ You meet deadlines, take edits with grace, and communicate clearly.
✅ You can interview a wide range of folks—from 90-year-old quilters to CEOs of biotech companies—and make them shine.
✅ You bring sensitivity, accuracy, and nuance when writing about vulnerable topics (e.g., mental health, trauma, aging).
✅ You have familiarity with Arizona’s cultural landscape or are eager to learn fast.

Bonus points if you:

Have experience writing for arts publications or nonprofits
Are bilingual (Spanish/English)
Live in or have ties to Southern Arizona or rural communities

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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