Here are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (failure, important lessons): Narratively | $1,000+ per piece
2. Submissions wanted (inspirational stories): Chicken Soup for the Soul (worldwide) | $250 per story
3. Writer wanted (cloud, soft...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NARRATIVELY
Deadline: 15 September 2022
Jesse Sposato, Deputy Editor of Client Projects at Narratively, is looking for pitches:
Excited to be commissioning stories for Narratively.
I'm assigning and editing a series about TURNING FAILURE ON ITS HEAD, i.e., times when failure in one area turned out to be positive in another, or when failure taught you an important lesson that helped shape you.
The stories Narratively publishes (personal and re...
2022-09-02 17:35:04 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
Deadline: 30 September 2022
IMPACT OF A CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL STORY ON ME
The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2022
Chicken Soup for the Soul has been changing lives one story at a time since 1993. To celebrate our thirty-year anniversary in June 2023, we are creating a very special edition of our book filled with stories about how a Chicken Soup for the Soul story you read made an impact on your life an...
2022-09-02 17:34:02 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MA TECHNOLOGIES
MA Technologies is looking for a freelance writer with experience writing on Cloud & Cloud services. Knowledge of and / or previous experience in AWS is a plus!
Possible topics include writing about:
Ideally, we're looking for someone who can break down these complex topics into simple, straightforward advice / education. Our readers are CT...
2022-09-02 17:33:02 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: GAME INFORMER
Blake Hester, Senior Associate Editor at Game Informer, is looking for pitches:
I do not much care for the 2018 God of War game, but Jason Guisao's cover story on Ragnarök is very Good. So good that it made me interested in the game. One of my favorite cover stories during my time at GI. Jay is the goat.
But that's ...
2022-09-02 17:31:59 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
Have an interesting story? We're interested in news stories based on happenings in the Como, Saint Anthony Park, Falcon Heights, and Lauderdale areas.
OCTOBER THEME: FOOD AND DRINK
Rates: 20 to 25 cents per word. Not all articles are paid. It's assessed on a case-by-case basis. Most of the paid articles are reserved for freelance writers.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly): 2022-09-02 17:30:46 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE DOG PEOPLE
Christal Yuen, Editorial Manager of The Dog People, is looking for pitches:
Do you understand the joy and pressure of choosing a pet name? Great at intro copy that gets people to believe you have the ultimate list? I'm looking for writers who can help me update 8-10 pet name.
Rate: $150 per article of ~400 words. Prefer to send this one writer. DM me with related clips, if interested. I would love to find a writer who is interested in...
2022-09-02 17:29:32 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: GOKSHTEIN MEDIA
Joe Cortez, News Editor of Gokshtein Media is looking for writers:
I'm looking to add to my stable of writers at Gokshtein Media. Must have a strong understanding of the crypto currency / Web3 space. Send clips to joe@gokhshtein.com.
Rates are $80 for short news briefs (500 words or less), $160 for longer news stories (~1,000 words). Longer pieces can be negotiated.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Unless otherwise stated, include (1) a cover...
2022-09-02 17:28:13 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ABCS, INC.
We are seeking an experienced, self-directed content writer / editor with a strong UX writing background to lead digital content creation for our new and existing insurance sales and servicing digital products. Successful candidates are experienced in writing and editing for mobile and web based applications using digital editorial best practices and User Centered Design (UCD) techniques.
We’re looking for a UX Writer to help our world-class team ...
2022-09-02 17:12:28 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (food, drink): Test Kitchen's narrative podcast 'Proof' | $1,600 per piece
2. Pitches wanted (sexual experiences): Cosmopolitan | $250 per piece
3. Pitches wanted (politics, policy, activism): Pro...
2022-09-01 20:51:59 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TEST KITCHEN'S NARRATIVE PODCAST 'PROOF'
Deadline: 4 September 2022
Yumi Araki, Managing Producer of Proof, is looking for pitches:
Calling all storytellers and reporters: I'm looking for short story pitches for Season 12 of
Test Kitchen's narrative podcast, Proof. Pitch me either of the two prompts in the page below. Production starts ASAP and episodes air November-January 2023.
HOW TO PITCH TO AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN'S PODCAST "PROOF"
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COSMOPOLITAN
Kayla Kibbe, Associate Sex and Relationship Editor of Cosmopolitan, is looking for pitches:
One of the many things I’m super excited about regarding Cosmopolitan is I now get to edit Cosmo’s Confessay series (AKA, personal essays about particularly hot / wild / out there sexual experiences). Pitch me your sexiest sex stories: kayla.kibbe@hearst.com. This is a regular series so I’m always accepting pitches.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports in...
2022-09-01 20:44:18 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
I am still looking for some writers, reporters, thinkers and activists to contribute to Progress Report, my newsletter about policy and politics. I'm very interested in stories on state and local politics and activism. Elections, too.
Rates depends on the story, but I generally pay $150-200 for an 800-1000 word piece. I'd love to have them in before the last week in September if possible.
CONTACT INFORMATION (...
2022-09-01 20:43:22 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
Hey journos, our Health Desk is looking for pitches. I'm interested in any long, short, pre-prints, exclusives, embargoed research in the health, biomedical, and psychology space. Email me and check our website.
Length depends on the piece. Embargoed research pieces tend to be 300/400 words. More in-depth pieces that require more context can go 700+ words.
Open to journos outside UK.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports...
2022-09-01 20:42:25 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: XTRA
Ziya Jones, Senior Health Editor of Xtra Magazine, is looking for pitches:
Xtra Magazine is looking for pitches for a package about climate + LGBTQ2S+ issues. Open to essays, features, Q&As, opinion, service pieces, etc. Anything that broadly reflects a queer / trans lens on the climate crisis and environmental issues.
This is open to writers and stories outside of Canada. Rates start at around $350 for short Q&As and increase based on...
2022-09-01 20:41:17 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DRAFT.DEV
Remote Technical Writer – Mobile, Golang, Augmented Reality
At Draft.dev, we're always looking for developers who want to write, but sometimes we're looking for specific knowledge! If you're a developer interested in adding some writing credits to your CV (and getting paid for it) and if you have any of the following experience, we'd love to hear from you:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LEAF GROUP
Jacqueline Gulatieri is looking for writers for Leaf Group:
Leaf Group is looking into bringing on new freelance writers for the fall. The finance sites Sapling and PocketSense are seeking finance freelance writers who ideally fit the following criteria:
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GRADE
Alexander Russo, Founder of The Grade, is looking for a reporter / researcher:
ABOUT THE GRADE
The Grade provides independent analysis of media coverage of education, helping to promote and improve the quality of that coverage.The Grade publishes weekly columns, a free newsletter featuring timely media commentary, and an annual update on newsroom diversity in education journalism.While hosted by KappanOnline, editorial decisions are The Grade's...
2022-09-01 20:35:07 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
2. Pitches wanted (video games): Ars Technica | $200 to $300 per article
3. Pitches wanted (gaming, medi...
2022-08-31 19:38:23 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
We are looking for freelance reporters anywhere in the U.S. who can cover climate change, child welfare, juvenile justice, disability justice, education, social work and more for $1 per word. We have stories to assign and open to pitches.
To freelance writers, we pay up to $1 per word, though we mostly pay $800 for 800- to 1,200-word densely reported articles that we assign to a diversity of experienced and eme...
2022-08-31 19:26:54 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
I've got a bit of freelance money to spend. If you have a video game story that you think would be a good fit for our heavily tech-literate audience, send a pitch to me with "Freelance Pitch" in the subject line.
Pay rates depends on length and reporting involved, but generally run $200-$300 or up. I will try to respond to every pitch eventually, even if it might take some time to get through them all.
Open to all s...
2022-08-31 19:25:57 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: UPPERCUT CRIT
Deadline: 2 September 2022
Our pitches for September are open until Friday September 2 at 5pm Pacific. Check out our guidelines and send your ideas to uppercutpitches@gmail.com.
We are open to pitches the last week of each month, with the selected pitch going up the following month. Please do not pitch outside of this window. We pay $125 per piece.
Check this link if you want to send pitches: 2022-08-31 19:24:55 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL
Brian Calvert, Associate Editor at Earth Island Journal, is looking for pitches:
I am really excited to announce that I've joined Earth Island Journal as an Associate Editor. Feels great to be editing again, in these crazy times, and am loving the global scope of the magazine. Thoughts, pitches, ideas: brian@earthisland.org. I am looking for freelancers. Pay is 25 cents word.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the em...
2022-08-31 19:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TEXAS OBSERVER
We are always open to freelance pitches, including from folks who are just getting started. Our rates are a standard 50 cents for freelance writers. We also have a very nice paid fellowship available right now: https://www.idealist.org/en/amp/ong-emprego/14492372d...
2022-08-31 19:21:52 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
Do you spend a lot of time with the character creator tools in video games? Maybe you’re into installing mods so that your Skyrim hero can look their best? Or you’re embarking on absurd quests in FromSoft games for the express purpose of getting cuter armor? You might have a pitch for our upcoming theme week: Video Game Fashion Week.
There are three styles of story we're looking to include in this package, and that we...
2022-08-31 19:20:28 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION
Deadline: 15 November 2022
CALL FOR VOICES: AMPLIFYING MARGINALIZED HUMANISTS IN OUR MEDIA
We recognize that cisgender, straight, white voices dominate newsrooms and the media. We find this contrary to the principles of humanism and a failure to reflect the true diversity of our communities. To promote equity and adequate representation in the humanist movement and society at large, we must amplify the voices of the traditio...
2022-08-31 19:19:27 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: APIARY DIGITAL
ROLE OVERVIEW
Responsible for creating performance-driving content for both B2B and D2C brands across a variety of digital marketing channels. This is a part-time, contract, fully remote position.
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Here are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (reproductive justice): Lux Magazine | 50 cents to $1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (savings, retirement, investing): Business Insider | $250 per article
3. Medical Writers wanted: GoodRx | $175-$...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LUX MAGAZINE
We are still looking for great reproductive justice reporting and writers. Lux Magazine is compiling great recent reporting on reproductive justice for our next newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter, the next one will surely be a banger: http://Bit.ly/luxforlife. Rate: $1 per word for features, 0.50 per word for everything else.
JOB SUMMARY (please do not share the email ...
2022-08-30 19:47:36 +0000 UTC View Post[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
Did you learn a savings, retirement, or investing lesson from your parents / a family member in an unconventional way? I am interested in your essays! Please send me a pitch. Pay is $250.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]