Arts & Culture · part of the 4-publication NYC editorial network
Made in NYC Founding Contributors Program
NYC arts, culture, and creative industries.
Let’s be straight: we can’t pay regular salaries yet. Instead we offer a founding-stake position while the publication is still going from 0 to 1. When revenue starts, you get paid in proportion to what you built.
0 / 5 vertical lead positions are filled. First-come, first-served — these slots don’t open up again.
Roles we’re hiring
- Visual arts critic — Galleries, museums, public art, photography exhibitions.
- Design / fashion writer — NYC fashion houses, design studios, industrial design, product design.
- Theater / music critic — Off-Broadway, indie venues, jazz clubs, performance art.
- Maker / craft reporter — Ceramicists, woodworkers, jewelers, textile artists — studio-based makers.
- Cultural feature writer — Long-form profiles of artists, cultural figures, neighborhood scenes.
Three-tier structure
Tier 1 — Founding Contributor Founding
First 1-2 contributors per vertical. Permanent stake.
- Permanent byline + Person-schema
/author/page - 20% of revenue from your articles (sponsored, affiliate, consulting referrals)
- 0.5% equity if the publication ever sells (5-person founding pool = 2.5% total)
- Vertical lead title (e.g., “Lead Arts & Culture Editor”)
- Editorial freedom — your pitches get fast approvals
- Permanent “Founding member of Made in NYC” status
Tier 2 — Early Contributor Early
After founding slots fill. 6-month performance review can promote to Tier 1.
- Byline +
/author/page - 10% revenue share on your articles
- $25 bonus on any article hitting 1,000+ pageviews (when revenue starts)
- Cross-network distribution guaranteed
Tier 3 — Open Contributor Open
Open to anyone. Submit pitches as they come.
- Byline +
/author/page - $10 bonus on any article hitting 10,000+ pageviews
- 30% commission on sponsored posts you bring in
⚠️ Full transparency
We’re pre-revenue. Right now we’re part of the 4-publication NYC editorial network; you can see total network size on our live stats page. Pitch us only if these terms are acceptable:
- Money: No upfront pay. Up to 20% rev share when revenue starts.
- Rights: Your content stays yours. We publish CC-BY; you can republish anywhere.
- Exit: Leave with 30-day notice. Content remains indexed; you can pull it if you want.
- Risk: If no revenue in 6 months, bonus expectations reset. You keep the byline + portfolio.
Submit a pitch
The form opens your email client. Or write directly: greentekno35@gmail.com
FAQ
How many writers do you currently have?
That info is on our live stats page — it changes by site, we show it transparently.
When does revenue start?
Active revenue channels: Featured Listings, consulting, affiliate. Scalable channels (sponsored, premium newsletter) activate above 10k/month traffic. Traffic state is on the live stats.
How is equity calculated?
Tier 1 contributors get 0.5% founding stake per vertical. Pro-rata payout on acquisition. Details: Contributor Agreement.
How do I get promoted to Tier 1?
First-come + portfolio fit + 3 published articles in first 30 days = Tier 1. Tier 2 contributors can be promoted after 6 months on performance.
Can I use AI to write?
AI as assistance: yes. AI-only generated text: no. Details on Editorial Standards.
How do you pay when revenue arrives?
Wise / Bank Transfer / PayPal — your choice. Monthly statement transparently sent to each contributor.
Last updated: 2026-05. This page contains the official terms of the founding contributor program. Read together with Contributor Agreement and Editorial Standards.
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