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[PLUS+ Digest #1905] 16 opportunities today paying up to $2,000 per essay

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (culture, politics, media, arts): The Drift (worldwide) | $2,000 per essay

2. Pitches wanted (LA County): Los Angeles Public Press | up to $500 per article

3. Writers wanted (chronic conditi...

Pitches wanted (culture, politics, media, arts) (worldwide) | $2,000 per essay

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE DRIFT 

Want to write for The Drift? We’ve posted a guide to pitching the magazine on our website. Read it at the link below, and send your ideas to pitches@thedriftmag.com.

In brief: we look for longform essays driven by sharp, surprising argumentative interventions in ongoing conversations.

Your pitch should, in two to five paragraphs, answer the following questions: What’s your argument? How is it different from what others have argued? Wh...

Pitches wanted (LA County) | up to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LOS ANGELES PUBLIC PRESS

Gabe Schneider, Editorial Director at Los Angeles Public Press, is looking for pitches:

Pitch call: Los Angeles Public Press is looking for freelance pitches about LA County. Civic explainers, short community profiles, news. In case you don’t know: We're a new nonprofit site focusing on centering those most impacted by policy changes and community news around LA County.

We pay up to $500 per story, depending on reporting intens...

Writers wanted (chronic condition) | $150+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BEZZY

The RVO Health portfolio helps nearly 100 million people a month seek health information, find doctors, save money, and effectively manage their health and wellbeing. Our family of industry-leading websites, products and services help guide consumers along the path to wellness by making healthcare easier to navigate, more accessible, and more affordable for everyone.

RVO Health features some of the largest and most relevant health information brands, eac...

Pitches wanted (crime fiction) | ~50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PENGUIN BOOKS

Deadline: 21 August 2023

Katie Russell, Digital Editor at Penguin Books UK, is looking for pitches:

I am looking to commission some writers who are avid readers of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Lisa Jewell, Lee Child, or Shari Lapena. If you're a crime fiction lover, get in touch: krussell1@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

I'll be responding early next week.

Deadline: By Monday would be amazing as I'm looking to commission early next w...

Pitches wanted (Alabama, New England) | ~$285 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: JRNY TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Deadline: 25 August 2023

PITCH CALL! We’re looking to commission two US stories for Issue Seven of JRNY Travel Magazine and would welcome pitches on the following destinations only: Alabama and New England. Please read full before pitching.

We are open to any angles for these regions, with the exception of road trips and food/drink. Ideally you will have travelled to the destination(s) within the last few months or live there.

News pitches wanted | ~36 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUARDIAN

Jenna Amatulli, Deputy Head of News at The Guardian, is looking for pitches:

This is a good time to say: I accept news pitches! Freelancers, you can find me at: jenna [dot] amatulli@theguardian.com

Rates: https://www.theguardian.com/info/guardian-news-media-freelance-charter#0e611e48-5127-4c38-aead-d...

Submissions wanted (9/11, abortion care, dating, etc.) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OPEN SECRETS

Open Secrets is looking for 10 essays to round out its 2023 publishing schedule. This call for essay submissions will change as topics are filled so check back before submitting. Submissions will be open until all available slots are filled. Priority will be given to the most unique, dramatic, and compelling among the submissions we receive. Authors will receive $100/essay upon approval of final draft of essay preview in Substack.

Make sure you re...

Remote Advertising Copywriter wanted | $65 to $70 per hour (part-time)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SAGE GROUP

The Sage Group’s client, a healthcare company best known for scaling COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, is looking for a skilled Advertising Copywriter.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take complex subject matter within health insurance and create insightful and pithy advertising copy for B2B and D2C audiences across channels including digital, display, social media
• Conduct landscape research and a/b testing on copy
• Write clear...
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[PLUS+ Digest #1904] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (Maui/Lāhainā): Vox | $1 per word

2. Content Marketing Writer (health): Healthline Media | $250 per article

3. Writers wanted (grocery diaries): Insider | $175+ per article

4. ...

Pitches wanted (Maui/Lāhainā) | $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: VOX

Paige Blankenbuehler, Climate Editor at Vox, is looking for pitches:

I'm looking to assign an on-the-ground story from Maui/Lāhainā for Vox that explains what's happening in the wake of the fires + what steps the community is taking now. Local journalists and freelancers, hit me up: paige.blank@vox.com! Rate $1/word.

I want a piece that's not shy about connecting the fires to the bigger picture (climate change, extractive industry) and leaning into...

Content Marketing Writer (health) | $250 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: HEALTHLINE MEDIA

Healthline Media is a health information company working and advocating to help people — all people — live their strongest, healthiest lives. Through clear, evidence-based, actionable compassionate experiences, we put health seekers and their unique journeys first. We feature some of the largest and most relevant health information brands, each designed to serve a distinct health and wellness-seeking mindset in precise ways.

The Content Ma...

Writers wanted (grocery diaries) | $175+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Paige DiFiore, Senior Life and Entertainment Editor at Insider, is looking for writers:

We're looking for Aldi, Trader Joe's, and/or Costco shoppers to write posts like this for our grocery diaries:

I'm a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 easy meal ideas using products from the chain: 2023-08-17 15:38:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Journalist wanted (Midwestern US, cultural/political assignment) | $500

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OKAY PLAYER

Ashley Simpo, Managing Editor of Okayplayer, is looking for a journalist:

I am looking for a mid-western or Michigan-based journalist for a cultural/political assignment. If that’s you or someone you know please email me: ashley@okayplayer.com. Rate: $500

Please don’t be a mess in my inbox. Serious inquiries only.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, include (1) a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements or w...

Data Journalists wanted (housing, economics) | $250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: APARTMENT ADVISOR

Lilly Milman, Content Manager at Apartment Advisor, is looking for pitches:

I am looking for data journalists interested in taking on a monthly freelance gig for http://ApartmentAdvisor.com! Please email me for more details.

Rate will ultimately depend on experience but the starting rate is $250 per assignment. Needs may change but for now this will be one assignment a...

Writer wanted (artificial intelligence) | $300 to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: STEALTH

Shane Robinson, CEO of Stealth, is looking for an analyst/writer:

Are you an AI tool power user? Do you yearn to make your days more productive and less tiresome by learning how to automate all the tedious and mundane drudgery? Do you want to help others do the same? Do you want to build relationships and influence in the AI industry? Then read further.

We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented AI Analyst & Editorialist to spearhead th...

Writers wanted (women's fitness, health, body image) | 12-20 cents per word

I am looking for writers who can write and produce a blog post within a few days.

The category of the blog is Women's Fitness and Health and specifically in body image and wellbeing.

I would like to only have Female writers as that's what the blog is.

The words depend on how many writers I can get, as I am looking for multiple. But the budget is from 0.12 cents to 0.20 depending on your skill and how quickly you can work.

More details will be shared in DM, so message m...

Remote Content Writer wanted for strategic communications firm | $50 to $65 per hour (freelance)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIZ LOOMIS PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Content Writer- Freelance

Reports to: Communications Director

Location: Remote/ PST

Classification: Contract Employee

Status: Part-time (10-15 hours/week)

Experience: 10 years

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Liz Loomis Public Affairs (LLPA) provides strategic communication services for local governments, including fire and hospital districts, cities, and public utilities. Our business helps local governments c...

[PLUS+ Digest #1903] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1,750 per article

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Reporting Fellow wanted (housing): Shelterforce | ~$875 to $1,750 per article

2. Pitches wanted (postpartum depression, wedding): Insider | $200+ per article

3. Commerce Writers wanted (health): RVO Health...

Reporting Fellow wanted (housing) | ~$875 to $1,750 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SHELTERFORCE

Deadline: 25 August 2023

Shelterforce is hiring a reporting fellow to cover a range of housing-related news stories. (See our coverage here.) This is a contract position, starting at six months, renewable for longer terms.

The reporting fellow will work closely with Shelterforce’s editor and managing editor to discuss and develop story ideas and pitches. The reporter wi...

Pitches wanted (postpartum depression, wedding) | $200+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Deadline: 1 September 2023

India Kushner, Health and Parenting Fellow at Insider, is looking for pitches:

I am looking for someone with personal experience using a postpartum depression drug for a personal essay. Also looking for someone who spent a lot on their first wedding, then for their second one, chose a micro-wedding instead. Rates start at $200. Email: ikushner@insider.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email ad...

Commerce Writers wanted (health) | $100+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RVO HEALTH

RVO Health is a health information company working to help people live their strongest, healthiest lives. Through clear, evidence-based, actionable, and compassionate content, we put health seekers and their unique journeys first.

RVO Health encompasses some of the largest health information brands, including Healthline, 2023-08-16 16:50:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Audio pitches wanted (science) | $500 for 5/10-minute piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Tulika Bose, Senior Multimedia Editor, is looking for audio pitches:

Still commissioning for Science, Quickly! But before that, here’s what I look for in a great audio pitch for Scientific American.

1. Is the pitch novel or surprising? Why should we care about it?

2. Does the pitch have impact? Are people / communities / the environment being affected? Or, is this a breakthrough discovery?

3. Are you planning on using au...

Pitches wanted (sex, cancer) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: POPSUGAR

Deadline: 21 August 2023

Taylor Andrews, Wellness Editor at POPSUGAR, is looking for pitches:

I am looking to assign a POPSUGAR article to a writer who has had or currently has metastatic breast cancer. This will be for our "Good Sex" franchise, where the writer will share what it was like having sex after the diagnosis. I'm open to other sex-related metastatic breast cancer pitches, however, if someone has a different angle they'd like to explo...

Writers/Reporters wanted (New Mexico) | ~32 to 43 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SOURCE NEWS MEXICO

Austin Fisher and Shaun Griswold (Editor) are looking for writers for Source New Mexico:

Source New Mexico is looking for freelance reporters, writers or photographers who are in or who can write about New Mexico. I'm happy to field questions at afisher@sourcenm.com. Interested folks can also reach our editor Shaun Griswold at sgriswold@sourcenm.com

We start at $325 for 750-1000 words. We are open to negotiate based on a writer's exper...

Journalists wanted for news publication (Philly) | $115 to $250 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: UNDISCLOSED

I'm starting a hyper-local news publication that covers my neighborhood here in Philly (Fitler Square).

Our goal is to publish well-reported articles and features about people and issues in the Fitler Square neighborhood. All content will come from local, paid freelance journalists.

Candidates should have a portfolio of published news articles or features to share. Must be able to do reporting in-person in Philly.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2023-08-16 15:54:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Remote Senior Creative Writer wanted | $30 to $100 per hour (part-time)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SELECT ADVISORS INSTITUTE

Select Advisors Institute is one of the nation's top marketing and branding agencies for the financial industry.

We have been featured in Barron's, the Wall Street Journal, InvestmentNews and many many more publications.

Our current network of wealth management and financial firms is over $30 billion under management.

We are seeking a highly advanced writer and branding manager. The right candidate will also need to eventu...

[PLUS+ Digest #1903] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (travel): Wall Street Journal | $1 per word

2. Pitches wanted (science): Ars Technica | 20 to 45 cents per word

3. Writer wanted (drug content): RVO Health | $125 to $350 per article
...

Pitches wanted (travel) | $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WALL STREET JOURNAL

Sebastian Modak, Travel Editor at The Wall Street Journal, is looking for pitches:

Happy to share that today is my first day as the Travel Editor for Off Duty, WSJ's lifestyle section. Big shoes to fill and much to learn, but I'm so excited to shape stories that help people understand the world and how best to navigate it.

Writers: come at me: sebastian.modak@wsj.com. $1/word. In search of stories that will inform would-be travelers w...

Pitches wanted (science) | 20 to 45 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ARS TECHNICA

John Timmer, Senior Science Editor at Ars Technica, is looking for pitches:

If there are freelancers there that are looking to get started with science journalism, I’d love to see them pitch me or just get in touch to talk about what might make good pitches for us. We’ve got a long history of working with new writers at Ars.

Rates vary based on article length, difficulty, etc., so can’t give a single rate. I handle everything from shor...