Here are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (history, true crime, subcultures, etc.): Smithsonian Magazine (worldwide) | $2 per word
2. Pitches wanted (art, technology): Neon Door Column—The Immersive Future (worldwide) | $250 per article
3. 2022-12-23 14:19:00 +0000 UTC
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
Ted Scheinman, Senior Editor at Smithsonian Magazine, is looking for pitches:
Writers, I'm doing my semi-regular call for print pitches.
To help you target those pitches, I'll describe three history-focused departments where I'm particularly open to freelance ideas:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEON DOOR COLUMN—THE IMMERSIVE FUTURE
We are currently accepting pitches for essays about the intersection between art and technology for our online column on Neon Door called "The Immersive Future". We’re seeking pieces that explore the potentials that virtual reality, the metaverse, and immersive technologies create for a new form of storytelling. Payment is $250.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
All pitches should include a paragraph detailing the arg...
2022-12-23 14:03:29 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: POLITICS—CODE BLUE
Freelance Writers/Journalists wanted for a new political website (Washington DC).
We are looking for talented Freelance writers/journalists/satirists/political cartoonists/videographers/would be podcasters to launch new progressive political website. Will pay $100 for posted articles and political cartoons. $250 for posted short videos. (Can work from anywhere)
We’re launching a new political website, Politics—Code Blue, focused ...
2022-12-23 14:02:47 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DECELERATION NEWS
In search of pitches from freelance writers for calendar, features, profiles, meeting coverage, photos, more. And welcoming those special people who want to donate time and skills toward grant writing, business development, advertising, more.
Checkale: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelail2ck81...
2022-12-23 14:02:04 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE
Even Romano, Culture Editor at Men's Health Magazine, is looking for pitches:
I have once again successfully hoarded my out-of-office days for the end of December, and so my fourth year at Men’s Health has come to a close. Please forgive as I clog the feed for a bit to share some things from 2022 I’m proud of:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NONPROFIT QUARTERLY
Iris M. Crawford, Climate Justice Senior Editor at Nonprofit Quarterly, is looking for pitches:
We are still taking pitches. Please send us your ideas for building new futures that center indigeneity, climate solutions, and environmental justice movements in the nonprofit sector and beyond.
THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: CALL FOR PITCHES
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SNOWBRIGHT STUDIO
I work for a game studio and we are planning on publishing a new anthology of short stories next year (print and ebook versions). We are looking for authors who want to write heartwarming/cozy mystery short stories for the anthology.
The stories need to be set in our game's universe (the Verdant Isles), and we're especially looking to support LGBTQ+ stories. The pay rate for creative writing work at the studio starts at $0.10 per word for aut...
2022-12-23 12:29:18 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ARROWMAC
Our global-leading aesthetic client is looking for a Copy Lead to lead their growing team!
The Copy Lead is responsible for copy development on assigned brands and working closely with their editor, art, and account partners to ensure that clients are satisfied with the quality of the creative work, the value of services, and responsiveness to their business needs. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team as well as creating bold, stra...
2022-12-23 12:24:37 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Writer wanted for Boston city guide: Vera | ~$1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (Lunar New Year): Trip Advisor (worldwide) | $250 per article
3. Content Writer wanted (SaaS): Differential Digital | 10+ cents per w...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: VERA
Deadline: 9 January 2023
Jessica Prupas, Editor at Vera, is looking for a writer:
I am looking for a Boston-based writer to commission for a city guide for Vera magazine (Virgin Atlantic’s in flight magazine). Must live in Boston now. If this is you email me at jessica.prupas@ink-global.com
Deadline to get in touch is January 9. It’s 700 words and we pay £600 for it.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, include (1) a cove...
2022-12-22 14:29:31 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRIP ADVISOR
Deadline: 6 January 2023
Lauren Cocking is looking for pitches for Trip Advisor:
I am looking for your lunar new year pitches please! Personal essays with a travel hook. Rate: $250. Send pitches to lcocking at tripadvisor dot com.
See here for a good example: https://www.viator.com/blog/Diwali-...
2022-12-22 14:28:52 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DIFFERENTIAL DIGITAL
SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced writer in the SaaS marketing space to create highly-informative, SEO-focused content for our customers.
JOB OVERVIEW
Different Digital is looking for a writer with hands-on experience in the SaaS world. We work with a wide range of SaaS clients from more complex security concerns, to more basic marketing platforms - so flexibility to write about a multitude of topics is key!
Prev...
2022-12-22 14:28:14 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: BON APPETIT
Deadline: 1 January 2023
Elazar Sontag, Restaurant Editor at Bon Appetit, is looking for a writer:
New Orleans! I'm looking for a nola-based writer (who loves and knows a lot about restaurants, but doesn't need to be a food writer). Pay will be $400 for a very fun piece. Deadline to get in touch: I’m offline until the new year so you have til then!
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, include (1) a cover letter explaining h...
2022-12-22 14:27:33 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: GOTOMYERP
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BOOK RAGS
BookRags is hiring lesson plan writers! We are looking for current or retired high school English and literature teachers or English college majors who are interested in ongoing work. Our lesson plans help teachers guide students through complex and cogent literary analysis. Lesson plans are written in an online template that includes eight sections: Chapter Abstracts, Characters, Objects/Symbols, Daily Lessons, Fun Activities, Essay Topics, Short Essay Qu...
2022-12-22 14:25:59 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHALKBEAT
Gabrielle Birkner, Features Editor at Chalkbeat, is looking for pitches:
Chalkbeat is proud to publish personal essays by students, educators, and others who spend their lives in schools or trying to improve them. We are currently seeking out essays on the following topics: https://www.chalkbeat.org/first-person
This month marks 10 years since the Sandy Hook sch...
2022-12-22 13:18:30 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CNN'S STORIES FROM THE MARGINS
Deadline: 24 January 2023
Christine Mungai, Series Editor at CNN, is looking for pitches:
I'm incredibly excited to be curating and editing a new series for CNN As Equals that we're calling Stories from the Margins. We're looking for stories that reveal, explain, or investigate some facet of what it’s like to belong to certain categories of women whose stories remain largely out of view. We're not looking for "parac...
2022-12-22 12:37:06 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (North Carolina): The Assembly | $1,000+ per article
2. Writers wanted (computer science, cybersecurity): RedVentures | ~20 cents per word
3. Pitches wanted (sex work): Petit Mort Mag | $150...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE ASSEMBLY
Kate Sheppard, Managing Editor at The Assembly, is looking for pitches:
The overall freelancer pool is more women, but my pitch inbox is a sausage fest.
Subtext: Women, pitch me!
We primarily run longform stories that have narrative and nuance. We also run shorter articles that break news, uncover new information, or provide unique insights.
We like stories about power: who has it, what they’re doing with it, how they got it, a...
2022-12-21 13:29:46 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REDVENTURES
Are you passionate about computer science and cybersecurity and what it takes to break into these fields? Do you know why colleges continue to teach Java and the ins and outs of Python? Did Mudge's testimony come as no surprise to you? Are you committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in the technology and cybersecurity fields?
Then come join our team of freelance writers on the Technology team at RedVentures | Education.
Here, you’ll ...
2022-12-21 13:29:03 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PETIT MORT MAG
Deadline: 26 December 2022
Molly Simmons, Literary Editor at Petit Morg, is looking for pitches:
We’re looking for artists and writers for the Spring/Summer 2023 issue of Petit Mort Mag! We want to see your poetry, fiction, essays, illustrations and photography. Email me today and spread the word. All paid opportunities. Email is molly@petitmortmag.com.
Deadlines for the upcoming issue are this coming Monday, but submissions are ac...
2022-12-21 13:28:17 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: HEALTHYWOMEN
Kim Ledgerwood, Editorial Director at HealthyWomen, is looking for pitches:
I am looking for experienced Writers of Color to join my freelance team at HealthyWomen, writing about healthcare topics. Send clips to me at kim@healthywomen.org.
Our rates vary, depending on what type of piece it is. We have listicles, infographics, 101 style pieces, fast facts, features. Our features are the highest paying.
Deadline: No deadline....
2022-12-21 13:26:53 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: BOYSLUT ZINE
Zachary Zane, Editor in Chief of Boyslut Zine, is looking for pitches:
I’m actually really proud that the Zine is doing well enough that I can start paying writers more: https://zacharyzane.substack.com/p/boyslut-submissions
Starting in 2023, I will be offering $250 for accepted submissions. (Previously, it has been $150.) My intent wa...
2022-12-21 13:16:29 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE WAR HORSE
Kristin Davis, Reflections Editor at The War Horse, is looking for pitches:
Hey all—we're heading into a new year, which means new reflections at The War Horse News. We're taking essays from vets, service members, family members, and people who have worked closely with those communities.
Rate: $300 for a 1,000- to 1,500-word essay. These aren't editorials or op-eds—these are stories about where you've been and what you've experienced. S...
2022-12-21 13:15:15 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CATAPULT MAGAZINE
Stella Cabot Wilson, Associate Editor of Catapult Magazine, is looking for pitches:
For this week we are focused on writing/craft/publishing but it’s definitely not the only time we will be talking about romance on our site and I’m always open to pitches. You can find my email and pitch guide here: https://do...
2022-12-21 12:57:39 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DONORSCHOOSE
Deadline: 17 January 2023
OUR ORGANIZATION
DonorsChoose engages the public in public schools by giving people a simple, accountable, and personal way to address educational inequity. In this clip, board member Stephen Colbert tells our story.
To date, teachers at 83% of all the public schools in America have posted classroom project requests on our site. Projects...
2022-12-21 11:40:30 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (moral/technological problems, global poverty, existential threats, etc.): Vox's Future Perfect (worldwide) | 50 cents to $1+ per word
2. Pitches wanted from trans/gender-nonconforming writers (Black History Month/Valentine's Day): Translash News & ...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: VOX'S FUTURE PERFECT
If you've ever wondered how to pitch Vox, well, here are our submission guidelines: https://www.vox.com/pages/how-to-pitch-vox-pitching-guidelines
For our Future Perfect section, the wonderful Marina Bolotnikova is taking freelance pitches at marina@vox.com. Most rates range from $.50 to $1 per word or more, depending on the ty...
2022-12-20 14:09:08 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRANSLASH NEWS & NARRATIVE
Gabrielle Lawrence, Managing Editor of TransLash Media, is looking for pitches:
Translash News & Narrative is accepting pitches for Black History Month and Valentine's Day. We're looking for trans & gender nonconforming stories of Black joy, freedom, and embodiment. We're also calling in Black trans love stories! Pitch gabrielle@translash.org. $350. Pitch guidelines: 2022-12-20 14:08:14 +0000 UTC View Post