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Non-fiction submissions wanted (Rhode Island) | $100 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: DOWNCITY INK

Deadline: 4 March 2022

We’re looking for your best words about Rhode Island. We want essays full of humor and life, we want short fiction set here, we want love letters to Providence, we want essays about Twin Oaks and inheriting your Dad’s low-number license plate and working at McCoy Stadium etc. etc. etc. If you’ve got it, send it—the only real parameters are that it must be about Rhode Island, by Rhode Islanders, for Rhode Islanders. Y...

Pitches wanted (video game) | $450-$650 per article

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Two updates for any freelance writers out there looking to pitchus: I'm now the team's point of contact for freelancers, so I'll be handling pitches/edits moving forward. And we've updated our pitching guide with new rates. Target length: 1,200 to 1,500 words / $450; Reviews, on the rare occasion that we assign them, pay $650.

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Summary Writer wanted (technology) | ~26 to 40 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ANONYMOUS

I have summaries that need to be written based on technology packets.

Each technology packet typically includes a few paragraphs written by the inventor(s) as they were seeking patent protection. Their writing is usually too technical to be used directly, but parts can be copy-and-pasted and they are overall a good starting point. In addition to this inventor-provided writing, writing the summaries may require that you learn about the subject (usuall...

Pitches wanted (food) | $300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EATEN MAGAZINE

Deadline: 16 February 2022

I've started work on Eaten's 14th edition and am looking for stories.

The theme for this volume is "processed" which could mean anything from the history of making a dish that has 10,000 steps to the legacy of flamin hot cheetos to the invention of the artificial banana flavor. Please get as creative as your heart desires!

I am looking for stories that will ultimately be between 800 and 1500 words, are hist...

Pitches wanted (financial counseling) | $125+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ELITE DAILY

Deadline: 17 February 2022

Elite Daily is looking for essay pitches from writers 18-25 who sought out professional help for their finances, whether it be therapy or some other form of financial counseling. If this is you, pitch me by February 17 at collette.reitz@bustle.com.

In your pitch, please include:

• A brief summary of the proposed story in 100-200 words
• Why you’re the person to tell this story
• Examples of...
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Remote Writer wanted (healthcare) | $65-$100 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: AMINO

Amino is on a mission to change the way healthcare is accessed in the United States. We've built a platform that empowers patients to evaluate their healthcare options and make smart decisions about their care. Our digital healthcare guidance platform provides a fast, easy way to search for providers, book appointments, and access health benefits. By guiding patients to high-value care, we save employers and their employees time and money.

Here is a link...

Pitches wanted (gender, economic mobility, environment, etc.) | $1 per word

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Freelance journos: I'm looking to commission original enterprise reporting in the US for our publication, which reports on issues affecting women.

Two specific opportunities:

• Stories at the intersection of gender and economic mobility in California
• Stories on environment/climate, through a gender lens, in the US (particularly interested in CA and the Southeast)

Rate: $1/word for up to 1200...

Writers / pitches wanted (parenting, fertility, health, etc.) | $200+ per article

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I’m filling in as the editorial director for the next few months. I’m looking to add some freelancers to my roster for specific topic areas (more info below). Rates start at $200 for ~1k+ word articles.

We have a number of assignments coming up around Black parenting & are looking to add more Black writers. You do not need to be a parent, though some articles will only go to parents. We have multiple assignments p...

Remote Writer / Editor wanted | $1,000 per week

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We need a temp full-time editor to knock out stellar SEO-driven content, including ecommerce. Ideal candidate writes clean copy and excels in on-the-fly fact checking. $1,000/week. Hit me up with resume, link to relevant work, questions.

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Pitches wanted (journalism) | $400+ per article

Looking to pitch us? Your pitch should relate in some way to our original one-line description. Rates begin at $400 for an 800- to 1,000-word original, reported piece.

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Pitches wanted (journalism tool, app, resource) (worldwide) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: IJNET 

Do you know of a journalism tool, app or resource that we haven’t covered? A media innovator who has a fascinating story to tell? Or do you simply want to discuss a current media trend taking place in your country?

If so, we want to hear from you.

IJNet accepts pitches from readers, and in doing so, we hope to build a network of global, diverse contributors whose work can help as many journalists as possible.

Before submitting your pi...

Pitches wanted (trending products, services, etc.) | $300+ per article

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I am open for pitches for the Trends team I lead at our service journalism site. I’m interested in timely pieces on trending products and services, product reviews, product launches, and seasonal frames for beats like outdoor gear, tech, home, and style.

Rates typically start at $300 and can increase depending on the work involved.

When sending your pitch along, please begin your subject line with "Freelance Pitch...

Writers wanted (fiction) | 10 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ANONYMOUS

I’m looking for short story writers. Pay is 10 cents/word, based on words in final product, and I’m asking for a 150 word sample of your work to be sent to forwardbarber9693@gmail.com. Other details can be inquired about at the same email as well as general questions.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Looking for: Short Story Writers
• Location: Remote
• Compensation:...
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Remote Writers wanted (healthcare) | $45+ per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SIMONS GROUP

Chicago-based marketing communications firm seeks organized and skilled healthcare freelance writer with a journalist background. Should have strong business and consumer writing skills for B2B and B2C markets.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing articles, case studies, infographics, social media content, website copy, white papers, as well as performing interviews and performing research.

You should have at least fiv...

Pitches wanted (dark matter) | $1 per word

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Looking for pitches about dark matter or scientists/artists engaged with research on this topic for our publication. Interested in narrative or character-driven pieces (features, essays, Q&As, etc.). $1 per word.

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Pitches wanted (beauty, fashion) | $200-$400 per article

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Our freelance budget has reopened in a limited capacity and we are looking for new writers. If you have a feature idea you think would be a fit, please reach out. Story rates are between $200-$400, depending on all the usual variables.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Fashion and beauty stories! If it has a strong fashion and/or beauty angle, we're into it.
• Brands/people/trends not getting much coverage elsewh...
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Pitches wanted (time travel, TV/movies) | $150-$500+ per article

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Freelance pitch call: I'm looking for movie/TV stories on "time travel" for an issue I'm working on and will publish this spring. Rates depend on the pitch: $150+ for essays/listicles; $300+ for interviews; $500+ for features. 

No deadline. But if it's in my inbox by the end of this week though, that would be great.

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Pitches wanted (BIPOC, education, housing, rights, etc.) | 40 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PRISM

Deadline: 25 February 2022

I'm looking for BIPOC freelance reporters and op-Ed writers who are interested in covering the news in a way that centers our communities and other marginalized folks.

Prism pays $0.40/words (within two weeks of publication). Here's more info about us from our pitch page: https://prismreports.org/about/call-for-pitches/

I'm...

Pitches wanted (race, gender, sexuality, politics, etc.) | $250-$800 per article

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We are currently accepting pitches and completed drafts for the culture section. We are looking for essays, short stories, photo essays and graphic literature that explore and interrogate the ways race, gender, sexuality and/or disabilities intersect with class and politics.

What are the ways capitalism trickles into your personal life? How has government legislation personally affected you? What are your hopes for reimag...

Writer wanted (media) | $500 per digest

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: STUDY HALL

Deadline: 28 February 2022

Study Hall is seeking a writer for our weekly Digest newsletter.

This is a contract position and requires filing a weekly reported newsletter at a rate of $2,000 a month ($500 per newsletter), paid monthly.

The staff writer will work closely with the managing editor and editorial operations director on the weekly Digest. You should be comfortable pitching ideas for each Digest, receiving feedback, and working w...

Writer (health, nutrition) | $100-$160 per article

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I am currently looking for a nutrition-savvy health freelance writer who can take on at least 5 SEO/news-driven stories a month for Men's Health. Rates: $100-$160 per story. Shoot me an email.

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Remote Staff Writer / Editor wanted for business insurance firm | $50 to $100 per hour

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I'm hiring for a contract staff writer/editor. Remote, up to 20 hours weekly. Rates: $50-$100, depending on experience. We’re looking for U.S.-based writers at this point. Feel free to reach out directly with clips. 

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Reporter wanted (environment, climate) | ~$1 per word

[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]

I am seeking reporter with strong environmental background and deep experience reporting from climate-stressed regions for a collaboration with a nonprofit partner. Three-part article series reporting from three continents. Pay is ~$1/word. 

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Writer wanted (recruitment, HR) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: RECTECH MEDIA

We need to hire one freelance writer to help our client write blogs around recruiting, HR and talent acquisition topics.

This is a freelance position that will require 1-2 articles per week so you stand to make as much as $800 per month. You'll be working with an editor on topics and timelines. (Each piece must be a minimum 700 words)

The successful candidate should have recruitment and/or HR experience and be a solid writer who can think l...

Writer wanted (B2B/SaaS) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GROWTH MACHINE

Deadline: 14 February 2022

We're looking for a writer with experience writing about technology, B2B, SaaS, and technical topics. Bonus points if you have experience in the VoIP/business phone world!

The ideal writer will be able to write in a fun-to-read, conversational tone while conveying accurate technological information about SaaS products.

For this project, you would create long-form (1,200-1,500 word), informational, SEO-frien...

Pitches wanted (inequality, justice, labor) | $400+ per article

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Starting February, in addition to running section of the print magazine, I’m editing XXX. Here’s a pitch guide.

The rate will depend on the piece—how long it is, the difficulty of reporting involved, the time it will likely take to pull together. I don’t really accept short takes on my desk, so most of my fees start at $400. Kill fee minimum is $50.

No deadline. Since it's a web vertical there will be a need...

News Writers wanted (mental health, psychology) | $275-$300 per article

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We are looking for freelance news writers. Must be able to write on short (3-5 day) deadlines and have experience working on the mental health or psychology beat. Requirement is 3-5 articles per month, potentially more. Rate is $275-300 per article with 700-1200 average word count range.

If interested please send relevant clips with the subject line “news application.” BIPOC writers encouraged to apply.

CON...

Writer wanted (education) | $300-$500 per article

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Are you an experienced writer on education? I am looking for a knowledgeable journalist on education-related topics. Would be fun opportunity.

Pay rate is $300-$500 DOE for 1000 word+ article. Deadline to submit rough draft is early April. This is about students and teachers “grind culture” during challenging times. Education journalism experience required.

Must be US-based education writer with experience/clips...

Pitches wanted (gaming) (worldwide) | ~19 cents per word

[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]

I'm very excited to finally announce that I'm the magazine's first Editor in Chief to spin-off our gaming coverage into a website of its own. There's a lot of work going on behind the scenes but we're building something I'm already proud of.

Freelancers, I'd love to hear your pitches.

No deadline. We're always going to be keen to hear pitches and if the writers are happy to be included in a mailer, I'll be reaching ...

Remote Copywriter wanted | $60 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: IFINSOL GLOBAL

We’re looking for a strong copywriter with deep experience working with B2B marketing teams. Someone who can craft compelling headlines for articles, blogs, and case studies. Someone with a passion for writing punchy email or social media copy that connects our target audiences to our content and brand. And someone who has mastered writing copy online ads and paid search campaigns

Our copy must reflect the needs of our core audiences, strength...