We’re Looking for Writers and Photographers
Hello!
Meowaukee® is looking for writers and photographers who are interested in sharing their time and talent with The Mewsletter. The Mewsletter is our educational home base, where we share resources, real stories, and honest answers so Milwaukee's cats and their people can understand each other better. As a volunteer-run organization, we're looking for some help. From behavior breakdowns and enrichment tips to heartwarming adoption stories and the funny, everyday chaos of living with cats, we've got a lineup of stories that need telling and showing.
We're building a roster of contributors we can call on as pieces come up, so if you're interested in helping now or down the line, please submit your info at the button below and we'll reach out to schedule a call.
Thanks so much for your interest!
Love & Meows,
Colleen
Who We're Looking For
Writers
You don't need to be a professional writer, you just need to know cats and want to share what you've learned. We're looking for:
Behavior and enrichment pieces from behaviorists, trainers, shelter staff, and experienced fosters
Health and nutrition pieces from vet techs, veterinarians, and other credentialed animal health professionals
Real stories from cat parents, fosters, adopters, and rescue volunteers
Lighthearted pieces from cat lovers who just love to write: funny, sweet, and gloriously weird life with cats
Photographers
We're looking for photographers who can capture cats at home, in foster care, and at our partner shelters and rescues, to bring each Mewsletter piece to life.
Creative Brief
Bring us your own idea, or pick up one of ours. Either way, we'll agree on the topic, direction, and timeline together before you start. Our team is here to help with ideas, editing, and shaping your work along the way.
Recognition
We believe writers and artists should get credit for their work. Every piece you contribute to will carry your byline or photo credit, with a link to your site or portfolio if you'd like, and we'll spotlight our contributors whenever their work is part of what we share. As a thank you, every published piece also earns you Meowaukee® store credit.
Deliverables
Writers
Your draft as a Google Doc or Word file
Hyperlink any sources used, especially those behind any behavior or health information
A short bio, a photo (bonus if it’s with a cat), and any links to your work you’d like to share
Photographers
Edited, high-resolution JPEGs
Permission from anyone featured in your photos, including the people whose cats you photograph
All pieces will be reviewed before a publishing decision is made. Any piece with health or medical information is also reviewed by a credentialed professional before it's published.
If Interested
If you're interested in sharing your time, words, or creative eye, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know by clicking the button below, and we'll collect your information and be in touch.
Signing up doesn't commit you to a piece, it just lets us know you're interested so we can continue the conversation. We're always building our volunteer network, so we'll let you know about the current pieces at hand, and keep you in mind for the many more we've got coming down the road.
Questions
If you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity, please contact colleen@meowaukee.org.
About Meowaukee®
Meowaukee® is a volunteer-run feline behavior organization helping Milwaukee shelters and rescues save the lives of behavior flagged cats. It's all funded by our online store of apparel and goods inspired by cats and Milwaukee.
