The Tea Blend: March 26, 2026
A blend of opportunities, events, reads, and more.
Opportunities
Forbes is now accepting applications for their 2026 Top Creators List. The list highlights influencers who are transforming digital popularity into massive media empires and business brands. Apply today
Level up as an entrepreneur and build a business that sustains your future in the creator economy by applying for the OnePresent Creator Fellowship 2026 cohort - applications due by March 27
Freelancing Females is offering a $5,000 grant for women freelancers or founders looking to grow and build their community. Applications are due before April 10th
Goldman Sachs is now accepting applications for their One Million Black Women in Business program. Submit your application to become a potential scholar!
Ad Club’s fellowship program is now accepting applications for women looking to advance their goals and thrive across the advertising industry
HuffPost is looking for freelancers who can produce timely journalism pieces related to the news of the day. Starting rates for assignments begin at $350
Baldwin For The Arts is seeking emerging interdisciplinary artists for their fellowship program. Apply today!
Are you a creator who’s passionate about public and mental health? You may be interested in joining the Harvard Chan School’s Creator Program. Visit this link to learn more
ELLE is seeking freelance writers to contribute to their culture’s main verticals, including movies, TV, music, and more. Submit your pitch to get started
Notion is searching for a small cohort of creators for a paid opportunity to create content for Twitter and LinkedIn. Apply today!
Google Creative Lab is inviting exceptional creatives to apply for a one-year paid gig and collaboration that makes an impact. Submit your application today for their summer cohort
Wieden+Kennedy, a creative agency, is offering several residency opportunities in its New York office. Check out their full listings and apply today
Are you a travel creator? Skyscanner is looking for creatives to join their Skyscanner Creator program to earn money and grow their audience
AfroTech is now accepting speaker submissions for their 2026 conference in Houston, TX, and they want to hear from you. Apply today!
events
VEED will host their final session of the month with an online panel featuring industry leaders discussing what’s actually working on LinkedIn and beyond on March 26th
For the Firsts brings together founders, execs, and creatives to celebrate the ways women are shaping business and beyond on March 30th in New York, NY - Jayde will be speaking
Creative Ladder is bringing BOLDNYC to the people through a transformative experience exploring the mindsets and behaviors that define our AI-enabled world on March 31st in New York City - Jayde will be speaking
Miss EmpowHER curates an experience for creatives, founders, professionals, and investors, shaping the future of influence and innovation on March 31st in New York City
Network While Black is bringing millennial nostalgia and intentional networking together for one night only on April 2nd in Brooklyn, NY
Adweek unpacks the strategies, tips, and more to move your business forward with their Social Media Week event on April 14th-16th in New York City
Canva hosts a day full of insight on taking your career to the next level, networking, and connecting with your global community on April 16th in Los Angeles
TEDxAtlanta is bringing like-minded people together, looking to give back and connect with others on April 21st in Atlanta
Adobe will host an evening designed for you to gain new skills and fellowship amongst the creative community on April 23rd in Kansas City
NEWS & READS
Forget Influencers. Welcome to the World of the ‘Alternatively Influential’ — Katie Deighton, Wall Street Journal
LinkedIn Adds New Ways for Brands to Tap into Creator Partnerships – Andrew Hutchinson, Social Media Today
YouTube is Building Infrastructure for the Full Creator-Brand Partnership Lifecycle – Alyssa Mecante, Digiday
Cannes’ Marché du Film Launches its Creator Economy Summit and Spotlight Screenings – Vassilis Economou, Cineuropa
“IMDb for Creators” Platform in the Works for Stars, Crew of Digital Projects – Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter
Only a Small Percentage of Creators Make Real Money. Here’s Who Does – Meggen Harris, Forbes
REPORTS & RESOURCES
Reddit Business Creative Trends 2026 Report
Sprout Social’s 2026 Social Media Context Strategy Report
Creator Tea Talk’s 2026 Brand & Social Strategy Worksheet
Jaydes I. Powell’s Ultimate Creatorpreneur Toolkit
Jaydes I. Powell’s Social Media Strategy Deck Template (powered by HubSpot)
Marketing Brew’s Creator Marketing Playbook
JOBS & GIGS
Digitas is hiring a vice president, group director, creative (social)
TikTok is looking to hire a cross-platform creator manager
Cecred is seeking to hire a social media manager
DJE Holdings is now hiring a vice president, social - emerging platforms
Agency Cliquish is hiring a brand partnerships manager
Later is looking to hire an influencer marketing coordinator
People Inc. is seeking to hire a social video director
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is looking to hire a senior social media manager
Bumble is looking to hire a social media manager
TikTok is seeking to hire a creator operations manager
United States Tennis Association is hiring a senior manager of social media
Graza is looking to hire an influencer marketing manager
J/PR are now hiring a senior social media strategist
Open AI is looking to hire a social media analyst
Substack is hiring a creator marketing manager
Graza is looking to hire an influencer partnerships manager
BBDO MW is seeking to hire a copywriter