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Pitches wanted (tiny living) | ~41+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BUSINESS INSIDER

Deadline: 30 September 2025

Paige DiFiore, Deputy Editor for Life and Entertainment at Insider, is looking for pitches:

I’m commissioning more stories for Business Insider on tiny living!

• Looking for: People who live in "micro apartments" (under 350 square feet) or tiny homes — or used to live in one of these set-ups but left in the past 2~ years

• Rates start at $250 for 600 words

• Deadline t...

  2025-09-14 08:37:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Pitches wanted (literary journalism) | $100 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: DERANGE

CALL FOR PITCHES: Derange is looking for literary journalism. We can pay $100 per piece, and the subject matter can be about anything. Ideally, your story will pair boots-on-the-ground reporting with narrative flair. Full details below.

PITCH GUIDE:

We are looking for literary journalism. The subject matter can be about anything, but ideally these stories will pair boots-on-the-ground reporting with narrative flair. These should be 2,000-3,000 wo...

Remote Editors wanted (NYC) | $50 to $75 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: URBAN OMNIBUS

Deadline: 15 September 2025

We’re expanding our reach with the addition of two editors-at-large to our small editorial team. The editors-at-large research, commission, and develop features. We seek original and fresh perspectives, rigorously researched or reported and accessibly and engagingly written, on topics at the intersection of the production of NYC’s built environment and everyday social life that are not receiving sustained attention...

Submissions wanted (no-entry-fee short fiction writing contest) (worldwide) | $150 top prize

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: JERRY JAZZ MUSICIAN SHORT FICTION CONTEST

Deadline: 30 September 2025

The Jerry Jazz Musician Short Fiction Contest was first held in 2002. Since then, three times a year Jerry Jazz Musician has awarded a writer who submits, in our opinion, the best original, previously unpublished work of short fiction.

The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theater, particularly that of the counter-cul...

[PLUS+ Digest #2298] 16 opportunities today paying up to $2 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (technology, crime): MIT Technology Review | $1 to $2 per word

2. Pitches wanted (Southeast Asia): New Naratif | ~$200 per article

3. Pitches wanted (environment, politics, energy, etc.): Gr...

Pitches wanted (technology, crime) | $1 to $2 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

Deadline: 26 September 2025

Rachel Courtland, Commissioning Editor at MIT Technology Review, is looking for pitches:

MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Crime.

We're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays. This call for pitches is aimed at journalists, but if you're an expert with a strong id...

Pitches wanted (Southeast Asia) | ~$200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW NARATIF

Through the heyday of the timber industry to the rise of palm oil, West Kalimantan’s peatlands became ground zero for its many turns of fate.

Indonesian researcher and ethnographer Ratu Tammi retraces how corporate greed has exploited legal loopholes, fueling erasures of indigenous wisdom and ecological loss under the banner of “national development” in the peatlands of Sambas, West Kalimantan.

Read ‘The Land That Remembers: Agrarian ...

Pitches wanted (environment, politics, energy, etc.) | 80+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GRIST

Grist is always looking for investigative and narrative features that tell climate and environmental stories through the lenses of justice, culture, politics, health, business, and solutions. The publication seeks magazine-style reporting of 2,000 to 4,000 words that can sway opinion, shape policy, or hold wrongdoers accountable, as well as shorter news and analysis pieces of 800 to 2,000 words backed by original reporting. Successful pitches should explain wh...

Scriptwriter wanted (controversial/influential figures) | $250 to $300 per project

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BOOSTRAFT

Deadline: 12 October 2025

We’re starting a documentary channel that dives into the real stories of history’s most controversial and influential figures, and we’re looking for a top-tier scriptwriter to write 10–15 minute scripts.

HERE'S THE DEAL:

We need someone who can research like crazy and turn those findings into highly storytelling scripts that feel like Netflix-style mini-movies. This channel is the perfect example of the s...

Copywriter wanted (healthcare) | $300 to $600 per project

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EOS HEALTHCARE MARKETING

Pay: Set rate for projects ($300 for brochure copywriting, $600 for website copywriting) and anything outside of those will be paid at $30/hour.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

EOS Healthcare Marketing is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Copywriter (Remote Contract, Hourly) to support our creative team. This role is ideal for a writer who can shift effortlessly between tones and messaging styles to serve a wide range of healthcare client...

Pitches wanted (literature, culture, politics) | £150+ per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE LONDON MAG

Deadline: 30 September 2025

The London Mag is inviting pitches for essays, reviews and interviews that explore literature in its many intersections with culture, politics and the personal. Further details here: https://thelondonmagazine.org/submission-guidelines/

We are accepting pitches on a rolling basis. Please have a look through our submi...

Remote Content and Copywriting Strategist wanted (residential energy) | $110 to $150 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RENEW HOME

Renew Home is on a mission to change how we power the world by making it easier for customers to save energy and money at home as part of the largest residential virtual power plant in North America.

We partner with industry-leading brands to better manage residential energy for users by prioritizing efficiency, savings, and comfort — and cleaner energy for everyone.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer striving to create a diverse, equitabl...

Submissions wanted (biographies, no-fee writing contest) | £5,000 top prize

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY

Deadline: 30 September 2025

Celebrated author, Antonia Fraser, and fellow historical biographers and historians launch a new contest for younger writers:

Elizabeth Longford Brief Lives 2025 Essay Award, worth £2000

ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY: A NEW INITIATIVE

See clhb.uk/brieflives for more information 2025-09-12 06:09:16 +0000 UTC View Post

[PLUS+ Digest #2297] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (health, medicine, personal finance, etc.): Medscape | $1 per word

2. Writer/Content Creator wanted (gaming, Dallas): Restart | ~$200+ per article

3. Pitches wanted (food, drink, travel): La...

Pitches wanted (health, medicine, personal finance, etc.) | $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MEDSCAPE

Sarah Yahr Tucker, Medical Lifestyle Editor at Medscape, is looking for pitches:

Sarah Yahr Tucker is always accepting pitches for reported features and video content aimed specifically at healthcare professionals. She’s interested in stories that explore the human side of working in medicine — including topics like mental health, side gigs, relationships, parenting, fitness, and personal finance. The focus is on shared experiences and challenges ...

Writer/Content Creator wanted (gaming, Dallas) | ~$200+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RESTART

We're looking for a freelancer/content creator in the Dallas area for a paid opportunity. Is that you? Know anyone? Let us know! hello [at] restart [dot] run!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Restart pays $200+ per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor/employer before commencing work.

ABOUT RESTART: Restart is a digital platform that offers gaming content without the clutter. It provides news, reviews, an...

Pitches wanted (food, drink, travel) | ~75 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LATE CHECKOUT

Daria Smith, Senior Editor at Late Checkout, is looking for pitches:

We’re building out Late Checkout’s October editorial calendar, and as always, we’re open to pitches.

A quick reminder: Late Checkout covers food, drink, and travel through a cultural lens. Trend-driven, timely, and tied to hospitality. If it’s lighting up group chats, showing up in restaurants, hotels, or design spaces, or crossing over into culture in a fun way, w...

Pitches wanted (parenting, family) | $200 to $300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Conz Preti, Deputy Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:

I'm looking for stories on the following topics:

• Unconventional living: do you live with your bff and their kids? Did you parents move in with you after retirement? Did your college kid decide they didn't want to go to a dorm?

• Grandparents: being extra helpful or extra not helpful, hit me with your grandparent stories (that are verifiable)

• Military...

  2025-09-10 07:35:50 +0000 UTC View Post

Scriptwriter wanted (Minecraft) | $300 to $600

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SPICY

Looking for experienced writer to review my Minecraft footage and write a story based on the gameplay for a 30-ish minute video.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You must have experience working with other channels

• Eagerness to consistently work on improving the scripts

• Knowledge about Minecraft or Pokemon would be great

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• You must have experience working with other channels

...
2025-09-10 07:35:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Writers wanted (diet, nutrition) | $150 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CONTENTWRITERS

ContentWriters is seeking detail-oriented and knowledgeable Registered Dietitians (RDs) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to join our writer network. In this role, you will research and create authoritative content on health and nutrition topics, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and engagement in every piece.

The overarching goal of this position is to deliver expert, evidence-based content that strengthens authority and trust within the h...

Remote Business Journalist wanted | $75 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WATERSHED ANALYTICS

Watershed Analytics, in partnership with Axios HQ, seeks a senior business journalist to write a daily Smart Brevity® news brief for our client, a Fortune 500 corporation in the transportation industry. Clear, trusted internal communications is critical now as the industry navigates potential consolidation and M&A activity. Our client relies on us to cut through the noise, build trust, and prevent rumors from filling daily information voids....

Submissions wanted (no-fee sijo writing contest) (worldwide) | $500 top prize

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: 2025 SEJONG INTERNATIONAL SIJO COMPETITION

Deadline: 30 September 2025

2025 Sejong International Sijo Competition

Submission deadline: September 30, 2025 (11:59pm CDT USA)

Sejong Cultural Society has been hosting Sejong Writing Competition (Essay and Sijo Category) since 2008 for USA and Canada residents only. Due to the many requests from around the world, we have decided to offer a separate INTERNATIONAL Sijo Competition. This is the 5th Sejong I...

Deadlines this week!

Sep 8, 2025 | Pitches wanted (short film, moving image culture): Talking Shorts | €275 to €550 per article

Sep 8, 2025 | Pitches wanted (running): RUNHER Magazine | 50 cents to $1 per word

Sep 10, 2025 | Remote ...

[PLUS+ Digest #2296] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1.75+ per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (culture, media, politics): Mother Jones | $1.75+ per word

2. Pitches wanted (Black working class, politics, culture): Grassroots Thinking | ~20 to 30 cents per word

3. Pitches wanted (miner...

Pitches wanted (culture, media, politics) | $1.75+ per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MOTHER JONES

Sophia Murguia, Deputy Managing Editor at Mother Jones, is looking for pitches:

I’m looking for pitches for Mother Jones’ print culture section, Mixed Media. These are approximately 2,000-word essays that combine reporting, cultural criticism, historical research, and/or personal narrative. More details in our pitch guidelines here: https://www.mother...

Pitches wanted (Black working class, politics, culture) | ~20 to 30 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GRASSROOTS THINKING

Grassroots Thinking is always looking for pitches of stories that matter to the Black working class. They seek articles that explain news, politics, and culture through reportage, analysis, commentary, interviews, and essays with an anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist perspective, and they are especially interested in pitches from Black writers. Contributors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, including first-time writers. Accepted...

Pitches wanted (mineral supply chains, raw materials) | 46 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CLIMATE HOME NEWS

Chloé Farand, Climate Editor at Climate Home News, is looking for pitches:

Do you have original story ideas about the trends shaping supply chains for energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges? Get in touch!

CALL FOR PITCHES: Climate Home News seeks story ideas on critical mineral supply chains

Climate Home News is seeking pitches on the trends shaping the extraction, processing and governance ...

Writers wanted (sweepstakes) | 20+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SWEEPSTAKESCASINO.COM

Deadline: 6 October 2025

I have been active in the sweepstakes niche, and one of my friends is looking for writers who can write on sweepstakescasino.com, which is a website sharing reviews and guides on the popular Sweeps Stakes Casinos.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific experience in Sweepstakes casino.

• Immediately available to start.

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2025-09-06 04:08:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Pitches wanted (gaming, culture, entertainment) | $300 to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: AFTERMATH

Nathan Grayson, Founder of Aftermath, is looking for pitches:

Reminder that Aftermath’s per-article freelance rate is $300-$500 depending on length/required reporting effort. We’re not at a scale to accept all pitches we receive, but our goal is to at least ensure that people are properly compensated for their work.

Our pitch guide: https://aftermath....

Pitches wanted (Korean media forms, fandom) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MENT MAGAZINE

Deadline: 30 September 2025

At MENT, we believe that adoration carries agency, and fandom can function as critique. If that resonates, join our conversation.

Pitch us for Issue 003 by 9/30. Currently, issue 3 rate is $100/contribution! See detailed pitch guidelines here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjdPi9ln3LW78R...