Here are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (U-M stories, alumni): Michigan Alum | $1 per word
2. Writers wanted (music): Holler | $210+ for features
3. Health Reporter wanted: The Epoch Times | $200 to $350 per article
4....
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MICHIGAN ALUM
Katherine Fiorillo, Editor at Michigan Alum, is looking for pitches:
Calling all freelance writers!
We're welcoming new voices to contribute to Michigan Alum, the quarterly magazine of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan.
We write stories for and about U-M alumni with sections like Around Town (cool things developing near the three campuses), Alumni Profiles, Book Reviews, and, of course, longform feature articles. We...
2023-02-17 18:07:17 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: HOLLER
We are looking for US festival reporters, feature writers, album reviewers and potentially news writers in the genres of country, Americana and roots. Rates vary but a base rate for a feature would be $210+. Anywhere in the US, but particularly looking for east or west coast based contributors for the festival coverage. The doors are open to everyone though! Give us an email at heythere@holler.country
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, incl...
2023-02-17 18:06:32 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/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...
2023-02-17 18:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TEXAS MONTHLY
Leah Prinzivalli, Editor at Texas Monthly, is looking for pitches:
I need style and design pitches for Texas Monthly! Send me ideas for fashion and lifestyle essays, reported features, and service pieces that reveal something to the reader about the state of the state. Typical rate is 50c/word. Email leah.prinz@gmail.com
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: STREETSBLOG NEW YORK
David J. Meyer, Deputy Editor at Streetsblog New York, is looking for pitches:
Streetsblog contributor Austin Celestin has some ideas for the upcoming redesign of Delancey Street: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/02/15/opinion-dots-delancey-street-median-plan-should-just-be-the-...
2023-02-17 18:04:26 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: IN THESE TIMES
Aparna Gopalan, Story Editor at In These Times, is looking for pitches:
Three months into the job. Are you interested in writing about labor, higher education, union democracy, left internationalism, etc. for a leading progressive publication? Come write for In These Times! Labor reporters and essayists especially welcome, but we're open to other pitches + tips. Guidelines here: http://...
2023-02-17 18:03:42 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRUSTHETICS
Deadline: 23 February 2023
Blair MacGregor, Founder of Trusthetics, is looking for a writer:
Re-write 30 existing articles for a niche web site in the online education space. Improve quality, accuracy and convey E-E-A-T as needed while taking direction from SEO strategist who will provide writer with content briefs for each page. This will be a three month engagement, with the potential to last longer than that for the right candidate. I'm an...
2023-02-17 16:48:56 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE 19TH
Deadline: 24 February 2023
Location: Remote (US only)
Hours: Up to 20 hours per month
Rate: $75/hour
Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Contract total: Up to $9000 based on work hours provided
Applications Due: Feb. 24 (apply at the link below)
The 19th is seeking a part-time marketing copywriter and social media producer to write, ...
2023-02-17 14:12:08 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (personal finance, money): The New York Times | $1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (literary essays, book reviews, critical interventions): The Bulwark | $250 per article
3. Pitches wanted (home)...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE NEW YORK TIMES
Mike Dang, Personal Finance Editor at The New York Times, is looking for pitches:
Freelancers sometimes ask me what kinds of stories I'm looking for. I wrote one of them: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/21/business/retirement-immigrant-families.html
I'm always looking for stories about money that reveals to readers som...
2023-02-16 14:43:54 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE BULWARK
Martyn Wendell Jones, Associate Editor at The Bulwark, is looking for pitches:
Enjoyed working on this detailed essay by Cathy Young on Dangerous Liaisons. There is a lot to savor here on the book's vitality and cultivated ambiguities, the history of its reception and adaptation, and much else. Tolle lege: https://thebulwar...
2023-02-16 14:43:14 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PRIDE SOURCE
Chris Azzopardi, Editorial Director of Pride Source, is looking for pitches:
Attention queer writers! I'm looking for pitches that are home-related (home as an actual space OR home as something more conceptual). Looking to assign a story or two this week, so if you've got some strong gay home ideas please send them my way.
Email: chris@pridesource.com. Pitch guide here: 2023-02-16 14:42:32 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CLIMB HIRE
Stephen Colon, Vice President of Growth at Climb Hire, is looking for writers:
Do I know any freelance writers (ideally with email marketing experience) looking for work? I am looking for someone to write transactional emails and nurture campaign content for a small nonprofit. Target rate is approximately 50¢/word; will go higher if you’ve got a strong portfolio.
Folks can email portfolios/rates to stephen@climbhire.co. No hard deadline; wi...
2023-02-16 14:41:51 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
My team at Insider is looking for writers who live in tiny homes and other interesting houses! Fill out the form if you think you'd be a good fit — more information is in the description! Rates start at $200.
INSIDER FREELANCE: TINY HOMES/UNIQUE LIVING SITUATIONS
We are looking for freelance writers who live in tiny homes or other unique houses to write framings similar to:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: FAG RAG MAGAZINE
Call for pitches and submissions: Writers (journalists/opinion/creative), fine art photographers and visual artists with NYC, Fire Island and Provincetown specific content. OR non location specific content from contributors who live in or frequent those places. All of our content is queer-focused. Email info@fagragmag.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay 30 cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss th...
2023-02-16 14:36:36 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TODAY'S HOME OWNER
About Us: Three Ships is a $100+M digital marketing company with a portfolio of more than 50 digital properties and brands that are household names. We are looking for an experienced and passionate freelance writer for one of our flagship home improvement sites.
Preferred Experience: To apply, you must have experience writing about or working in lawn care and tree removal.
Compensation: $0.10-0.25 cents per word, depending on experienc...
2023-02-16 13:21:56 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEUROLEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Are you able to write about complex ideas in clear and concise ways? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment? Are you skilled in translating a variety of science topics into compelling content with proper grammar and syntax?
If yes, please read on!
As a Contract Writer, you will be writing provocative narratives that explain NLI's world-class IP and thinking to our audiences, both on our own platforms and for out...
2023-02-16 12:08:40 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Manuscripts wanted for early reader/children's book collection: Room to Read | $4,000 per manuscript
2. Pitches wanted (Appalachia): 100 Days in Appalachia | ~25+ cents per word
3. Writer wanted (marketing...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ROOM TO READ
Deadline: 21 February 2023
Call for Manuscripts: Room to Read’s Youth in Care Children’s Book Collection
Room to Read is excited to share this call for manuscripts for our first Youth in Care Children’s Book Collection! We are a nonprofit organization that has published over 5000 titles and distributed millions of books in 49 languages to 21 countries around the globe. This upcoming collection will have a total of 3–4 titles from the...
2023-02-15 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: 100 DAYS IN APPALACHIA
100 Days in Appalachia began as an experimental pop-up publication, designed to candidly narrate the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency from within the heart of a region dubbed “Trump Country.”
In the years since our founding, we have expanded that mission so that today, we tell the political, economic and human stories of commu...
2023-02-15 15:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: UNDISCLOSED
I'm looking for a writer who's passionate about marketing and has experience writing about CRO, heatmaps, and UX. I have 6-8 articles available to write each month, so if all goes well, this would be an ongoing partnership with steady work. It's essential that writing is straight to the point and actionable - I'm looking for fluff-free articles that give solid advice.
Payment is $0.10/word.
Please DM me with your rate, email address and 2-3 m...
2023-02-15 14:59:23 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CLIMATE HOME NEWS
I'm on maternity leave from Monday so you won't see much of me over the next six months.
News editing will be in the capable hands of Joe Lo, who knows a scoop when he sees it. Send freelance pitches.
The smart and personable Sebastian Rodriguez is stepping up as acting editor, while continuing to work on special projects. He's your go-to guy for partnerships and reporting collaborations
If you would like to contribute freelance r...
2023-02-15 14:58:45 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THRILLIST
Liz Provencher, Editor of Thrillist Atlanta/Miami/New Orleans, is looking for pitches:
I'm taking over Thrillist's coverage of Atlanta, Miami, and New Orleans and would love to add some new writers to the mix! Particularly looking for folks with deep knowledge of hotels, weekend getaways, things to do, and other travel-related topics, as well as writers who cover food and drink in these cities. If that's you, please reach out and introduce your...
2023-02-15 14:57:51 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MONARCH
Jess Barron, Editor in Chief of Monarch, is looking for pitches:
I am accepting pitches now on private practice mental health topics including quick-turn articles on mentoring (how to find a mentor as a therapist, what your first conversation with your mentor/mentee should include, etc.). I can pay $300-$500. DM me.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TODAY'S HOME OWNER
About Us: Three Ships is a $100+M digital marketing company with a portfolio of more than 50 digital properties and brands that are household names. We are looking for is an experienced and passionate freelance writer for one of our flagship home improvement sites.
Preferred Experience: To apply, you must have experience writing about or working in home finance, particularly home warranties.
Compensation: $0.10-0.25 cents per word, dep...
2023-02-15 14:56:11 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: WONDERY
Wondery is hiring for a Freelance Senior Story Editor/Lead Writer for a new weekly narrative show that tells contemporary and historical stories about royals from around the globe. This role will work closely and collaboratively with writers, producers, and hosts. We're looking for an experienced storyteller who can easily inhabit other people's points of view, pivot between comedy and tragedy, and find hidden and surprising parallels between today's headlin...
2023-02-15 12:29:05 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (food, restaurants, farm issues): Smart Mouth (worldwide) | $1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (personal essays, self-discovery): The Home Forum | $250 per piece
3. Writers wanted (investing): Wa...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SMART MOUTH
Katherine Spiers, Editor of Smart Mouth, is looking for pitches:
I've updated the Smart Mouth pitch guidelines. I'm accepting longer stories now.
I am looking for: Histories of restaurant chains and food items, consumer-facing farm issues, eating guides to various cities, school lunches. A mix of history, progressive food politics, and just fun frothy stuff. Think Texas Monthly, Civil Eats, Bitter Southerner, Sarah Taber, Soleil Ho. Abs...
2023-02-14 15:23:29 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE HOME FORUM
The Home Forum is searching for upbeat personal essays of from 600 to 800 words. We have suspended our consideration of poetry for the present. All material must be original and previously unpublished. We do not accept multiple submissions or hard-copy submissions. For time-sensitive material (seasonal, news-related, holiday- or event-themed), you must submit at least SIX WEEKS in advance.
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