Write Jobs PLUS+

Pitches wanted (Los Angeles) | $150 to $500+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LOS ANGELES PUBLIC PRESS

Matthew Tinoco, Publisher of Los Angeles Public Press, is looking for pitches:

In LA County this past week: the LA Times laid off 73 people, dot.LA laid off their newsroom, and KPCC/LAist cut 21 positions.

We’re a small publication among some large neighbors. BUT, we do accept freelance pitches. If you were affected by the layoffs, and you have reporting you want to find a home for, reach out to us here: 2023-06-20 19:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Pitches wanted (arts, film, books, culture) | ~32 to 40 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ARTREVIEW

Louise Benson, Director of Digital at ArtReview, is looking for pitches:

Call for pitches! For ArtReview, I'm looking for smart, original, funny, incisive criticism on the visual arts, film, books, TV, the internet, and culture in general. We pay £250 for 800-1000 words. Get in touch: louisebenson(at)artreview com

Some recent examples of our commissioning...

Ruby Tandoh on the oft-peddled myth that food will ‘bring us together’: 2023-06-20 19:11:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Pitches wanted (spa, wellness, beauty) | ~23p per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TELEGRAPH

Layla Turner, Project Editor (Lifestyle) at APL Media, is looking for pitches:

Got a very last minute spot to fill for a spa/beauty/wellness story for the Telegraph. If you could kindly send any pitches my way for consideration, that would be great. Email layla.turner@aplmedia.co.uk

Deadline: Tomorrow afternoon ideally! Rate: £140 for 600 words.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/s...
  2023-06-20 19:10:54 +0000 UTC View Post

Pitches wanted (game development) | ~30+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GAME DEVELOPER

Bryant Francis, Senior Editor at Game Developer, is looking for pitches:

I was not at Summer Games Fest! But I'm very glad Alessandro Fillari and George Yang were. They've turned in some great stories with us and you should read them. First up, why Escape Academy is getting PvP DLC (a wild concept to me): https://www.ga...

Writers wanted (narration-based documentaries) | 12 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CINEPHILE

I'm looking for a writers interested in writing narration-based documentaries for a YouTube channel, about films and shows. https://www.youtube.com/@cinephileforlife

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Remote Copy and Content Writer wanted for agency | $35 to $50 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TOPOPTI

We are client-centric, creative, SEO and website development agency. Our goal is to be an agency that our clients can rely on and trust to provide them with the best results when they come to us with their needs.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES:

• Flexible working hours.
• Freedom to be creative and do great work.
• An expectation that you'll always put the client first.

We are looking for an experienced fully remote U...

[PLUS+ Digest #1864] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (feminism, class, justice): Lux | 50 cents to $1 per word

2. Health Reporter wanted: The Epoch Times | $200 to $500 per article

3. Pitches wanted (marketing/engagement for writers): WordWork...

Pitches wanted (feminism, class, justice) | 50 cents to $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LUX

We exist and we actually pay writers: pitches@lux-magazine.com. Our rates are $1/word for features/reported pieces, $0.50/word for most other stuff.

JOB SUMMARY (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Looking for: pitches@lux-magazine.com
• Website: https://lux-magazine.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publ...
  2023-06-19 19:27:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Health Reporter wanted | $200 to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE EPOCH TIMES

The Epoch Times empowers readers to live a meaningful, healthy, fulfilling life. We aim to uplift and empower through articles that give practical tips, philosophical insights, research-backed findings, and expert advice.

With Epoch Health, we strive to empower readers to take meaningful ownership of their own health and well-being.

The ideal candidate should be grounded in ethical journalism. We prefer writers that have subject matter ex...

Pitches wanted (marketing/engagement for writers) | $125 to $250 CAD per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WORDWORKS

Deadline: 3 July 2023

The theme for our fall 2023 issue is "Amplify! Marketing, Promo, and Engagement for Writers."

At every career stage, writers seek ways to expand the reach and engagement of their work. This issue will explore small steps and big strategies for making noise with your writing.

Amplifying can look like many things: from nurturing an audience to developing an author persona, creating a marketing plan or planning a book l...

Tech Writers wanted (cloud, devops, security, etc.) | $500+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CONTENTLAB

We're looking for tech writers and subject matter experts.

We create content developers and technical audiences like to read. Our authors write high-value articles that a developer can use to understand a product, make decisions, or solve programming problems. If you’re a developer that likes to write, or has thought about writing, and you appreciate a culture that asks “why not”, then you’ve landed in the right place.

We work in the C...

Writers wanted (business, wealth, success) | ~20 to 40 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MAGNATES MEDIA

MagnatesMedia, a rapidly growing YouTube channel specializing in business, wealth, and success, is seeking a creative and knowledgeable Scriptwriter to join our team. We're known for our high-quality video essays, documentaries, and courses, described as a "Netflix for entrepreneurs". We are looking for a writer who can weave compelling narratives for our YouTube channel. This role is not just about writing out a long list of information - we’re loo...

Pitches wanted (entertainment, culture, etc.) | 30 to 50+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: DIRT

Dirt is an actual startup online publication that pays its writers and posts its pitch guidelines and pay scale for everyone to see: https://dirt.fyi/dirt-pitch-guidelines

Standard rates start at $0.50/word, negotiable for reported pieces. Q&As are paid out at $0.30/word. Pieces are generally commissioned at around 500-800 or 800-1000 words. We do occasionally go ...

Writer wanted (RV living) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RV PROPERLY

Vroom vroom. Do you hear the sound of an RV starting up? If that’s a familiar sound to you, we want you! If you like the idea of remote working while driving your RV anywhere in the world, read on.

Before you read any further, stop! If you don’t live in an RV full-time or at least rent one regularly, I’m afraid your application won’t even be considered, so don’t bother applying!

If you’re still here, great! Here’s what you’ll ...

Remote Research Writer/Analyst wanted (food industry) | $25 to $100 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE FOOD INSTITUTE

The Food Institute is looking for a Research Writer/Analyst to work remotely from home! The role will collaborate closely with senior team leaders and have exposure to many areas of the food industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather, analyze, interpret food industry trends and information to produce long-form articles.
• Collaborate with graphics team to envision ideal layout and presentation.
• Work independently under ti...
  2023-06-19 17:01:09 +0000 UTC View Post

[PLUS+ Digest #1863] 16 opportunities today paying up to ~$1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (freelancing, journalism, tips/advice): The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism | ~$1 per word

2. Lifestyle Writers wanted: The Epoch Times | $200 to $300 per article

3. Writers wanted (...

Pitches wanted (freelancing, journalism, tips/advice) | ~$1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE REYNOLDS CENTER FOR BUSINESS JOURNALISM

Do you have advice for freelancers? Career tips for new journalists? A great idea for covering business topics? Send us your pitch!

Completed articles should be around 500 words and include at least one illustration/photo. The Reynolds Center is currently offering US$500 per completed piece.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the 2023-06-16 20:33:18 +0000 UTC View Post

Lifestyle Writers wanted | $200 to $300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE EPOCH TIMES

The Epoch Times is seeking freelance writers to contribute to our lifestyle coverage, on one or more of the following topics: home, gardening, food, wellness, style, and etiquette.

Applicants should be experienced writers who can craft clean, clear, and engaging articles on both pitched and assigned topics, including original interviews with experts and personalities in the lifestyle space, and supplementing with research as needed. Articles ma...

Writers wanted (Portsmouth news, human interest, politics) | $100 for original content

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PORTSMOUTH PULSE

A new digital media group is searching for writers. Based in Portsmouth, NH, www.PortsmouthPulse.com, is a local media platform focusing on local news, human interest and Portsmouth politics. Writers must experience as a journalist and SOLID knowledge of Portsmouth NH and the NH seacoast. Writers need to be CURRENT seacoast residents. This will be a virtual position. One story p...

Pitches wanted (sports) | ~50+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COMMON GOOD

Aaron Cline Hanbury, Editor at Common Good, is looking for pitches:

In the next few months (think around autumn), we're going to start publishing about sports. And I'm looking for some uber smart writers and ideas to help us get going. I think we've mentioned this one before, but we're getting closer to going live.

Writer(s). I'm looking for a writer or two or three who is/are *really* into sports and sports-related issues. I'm not talking ab...

Pitches wanted (home, style) | ~$250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SPY.COM

Timothy Latterner, Style Editor at SPY.com, is looking for pitches:

SPY.com Features Writer (FREELANCE)

SPY.com is looking for diligent reporters to pitch, write, and investigate compelling stories in the home and style vertical. This is a freelance position, and writers will be paid per commissioned story at a rate commensurate with ex...

Pitches wanted (culture, TV/film, books, etc.) | $350+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SLATE

Jenny Zhang, Senior Culture Editor at Slate, is looking for pitches:

I'm open to pitches for Slate's culture section. I am looking for smart, funny, original criticism (and more) about TV in particular, film, books, fame, online, and whatever else is "culture" these days. Rates start at $350, increase with reporting/scope. Email jenny.zhang(at)slate com

Guidelines: https://slate.com/pitch<...

Pitches wanted (military, recruiting, education) | $125-$200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RESERVE & NATIONAL GUARD MAGAZINE

Deadline: 20 June 2023

Kari Williams, Editor at Reserve & National Guard Magazine, is looking for pitches:

I'm seeking pitches for Reserve + National Guard Magazine's fourth-quarter issue on the following topics:

• Professional development
• Recruiting/retention
• Education

When pitching, please remember that our core audience is the reserve component, male, aged between 25- 34...

Remote Podcast Writer wanted | $40 to $55 per hour (part-time)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: IHEART MEDIA

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities acro...

[PLUS+ Digest #1862] 16 opportunities today paying up to $1 per word

Here are today's opportunities:

1. Pitches wanted (money, people): Businessweek | $1 per word

2. Writers wanted (celebrity workouts): Elite Daily | ~$250+ per article

3. Writer wanted (VPN): Insider | $100 to $550 per article

4....

Pitches wanted (money, people) | $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BUSINESSWEEK

Reyhan Harmanci, Editor at Businessweek, is looking for pitches:

Pitch me! Great narrative features, weird ideas, open to everything that can explain the people + money. Right now, I am thinking about an "Out of Office" digital issue in August—burnout, bed rot, OOO replies, travel nightmares, 24 hours in the world's busiest youth hostel... surprise us!

Also thinking about a "Culture Wars" issue—looking for longer-lead ideas on that.

Writers wanted (celebrity workouts) | ~$250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ELITE DAILY

Lara Walsh, Associate Experiences Editor at Elite Daily, is looking for writers:

I am looking for health/fitness freelance writers interested in trying celebrity workouts and covering their experience for Elite Daily. If this is you, email me at Lara.walsh@bustle.com

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $250+ per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work...

Writer wanted (VPN) | $100 to $550 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Insider Inc.’s Reviews team is hiring a VPN freelance writer to help us grow our coverage. Insider Reviews offers helpful shopping advice and recommends only the best products and services to our readers.

The VPN freelance writer will write reviews, buying guides, explainers, comparisons, and more to help our readers shopping for a VPN or wanting to learn more about their features. There will also be opportunities for them to write international How ...

Pitches wanted (audio industry, podcasting) | 50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GOOD TAPE

Alana Hope Levinson, Founder of Good Tape, is looking for pitches:

I am looking for pitches for this new magazine project. Send your pitches to alanalevinson@gmail.com. We are paying 50 cents a word. We do not have VC funding but got advertisers for the first issue so we can pay writers.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: alanalevinson@gmail.com
• Website: 2023-06-15 22:05:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekend News Writer wanted (tech) | up to 23 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PCMAG

PCMag.com is seeking a freelance weekend news writer for 3 to 4 stories per day on Saturdays and Sundays (East Coast US hours). You would find, write, find art for, produce, and publish these stories yourself, so demonstrated experience writing clean and compelling tech-focused news and working in a CMS and news discovery tools is a must.

You must have strong news judgment and can identify the most important stories of the day, as well as find fun, audie...