COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LONGREADS
This is your periodic reminder that we're actively seeking pitches: essays of all types, reading lists, and reported features (oh my)!
Full details, including starting rates, are included here: https://x.com/Longreads/status/1884655388806566128
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2025-03-01 02:06:14 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: VEGAS411
Deadline: 1 April 2025
Vegas411 needs writers. We’re the go-to source for all things Las Vegas, covering everything from best bars to Sin City’s wildest tales. We also publish show reviews, interviews with Vegas notables, spicy commentary, etc.
WHAT WE NEED:
You don’t have to live in Las Vegas, although that’s a BIG plus. You do need to be familiar with the Strip and Downtown Vegas.
We might have work to assign, but you you s...
2025-03-01 02:06:09 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MILITARY.COM
Jared Keller, Managing Editor of Content at Military.com, is looking for pitches:
WRITERS: I am launching a movie column at Military.com, tentatively titled 'Theater of War.' I am looking for compelling analyses of war movies new and old, whether it's of a specific scene or a broader theme. Send pitches to jared.keller [at] mon...
2025-03-01 02:06:04 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MATADOR NETWORK
We updated what stories we're looking for right now (TLDR: experientials that tie into bigger issues).
Please use the form below to send pitches for Matador Network's freelance coverage. We kindly ask that you only send one pitch per form, and please refrain from sending pitches directly to editors. If the form is closed, we aren't accepting pitches.
BEFORE PITCHING, PLEASE:
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: POINT.ME
Katie Hammel, Content Director at Point.me, is looking for pitches:
Call for pitches: We're looking at launching a destination-focused newsletter at point.me, and I'm looking for pitches from writers with deep expertise in a particular city or region (live in/visit often).
These'll be a mix of inspiration and practical info: why go/w...
2025-03-01 02:05:47 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: COURSE CAREERS
Deadline: 1 April 2025
We're looking for a YouTube Scriptwriter who can write high-quality talking-head scripts meant to target a broad audience and get significant views.
This is a remote freelance role, paid on a per-script basis with the expectation of consistently writing 10 scripts per month.
You'll be writing directly for the CEO of CourseCareers to help him build his personal brand with the core message being "How to be succes...
2025-03-01 02:05:42 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE BLUE BENCH
Deadline: 14 March 2025
The Contract Grant Writer is responsible for researching, writing, and preparing grant proposals to secure funding that aligns with The Blue Bench’s mission and programs. This role focuses solely on identifying funding opportunities and developing compelling proposals for submission. The Contract Grant Writer does not manage grants post-submission or handle ongoing funder relationships.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABI...
2025-03-01 02:05:38 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Writers wanted (mental health): Spill | ~$3.75 per word
2. Pitches wanted (work change): Insider | ~40+ cents per word
3. Copywriter wanted: Uplift Marketing | 10-12 cents per word
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SPILL
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Calvin Benton, founder of the mental health company Spill, is seeking writers to create informative and educational articles about supporting mental health in the workplace. He is looking for writers who can distill research, science, and critical analysis into clear, authoritative content. (Here’s an example of Spill’s style.)
First-person experie...
2025-02-28 00:51:52 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Paige DiFiore, Deputy Editor for Life and Entertainment at Insider, is looking for pitches:
I am looking for freelance pitches for Business Insider of people who quit/left/lost a job and had it spark a major change for their life/home/etc.
Seems vague, but let me thread some examples:
A woman who left her job to teach her kids at home, hated it, then found a way to make it great: 2025-02-28 00:51:45 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: UPLIFT MARKETING
We are looking for an experienced copywriter who is also comfortable with conducting client interviews. Must be able to plan various types of content for our clients based on their marketing objectives as well as write the copy based on these plans. Types of content could include websites, blog articles, vlog articles, autoresponders, marketing emails and possibly other items.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Conducting in-depth client phone inte...
2025-02-28 00:51:41 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE KITCHN
Mara Weinraub, Senior Editor for Groceries at The Kitchn, is looking for writers
ATTN: Freelance Grocery Writers
At The Kitchn, we cover grocery intel for everyday shoppers. These insightful stories help our audience navigate the aisles — and their budgets — without it feeling like a chore.
I’m looking for new voices who have ingenious advice and strong opinions about the groceries we buy and the retailers we buy them from.
T...
2025-02-28 00:51:35 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: JRNY TRAVEL MAGAZINE
Emma Gibbs, Editor in Chief of JRNY Travel Magazine, is looking for pitches:
For the last few months, we’ve been busy working away behind the scenes at JRNY to make significant changes to the magazine, which will be in place from Issue 11 (June 2025) onwards. The whys and hows of this probably deserve their own post, so I won’t go into them now – but there are a few ch...
2025-02-28 00:51:31 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MINT STUDIOS
Are you aching to write content that brings in real results and that people actually read rather than another generic piece of content?
Are you obsessed with understanding how a product works and how to make it appealing to a reader?
Do you continuously look for ways to improve your writing, and dream of becoming a writer who can confidently say their content brings in customers?
Then read on… this freelance position may be right for...
2025-02-28 00:51:26 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: KONSUME
We are launching an inaugural issue of a print/digital Magazine this summer and are looking for story pitches/submissions from professional voices in journalism. The working theme is “State of the Media 2025.” Any feedback is welcomed. Compensation is between $.10 and $.20 per word.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: AN EVOLUTION IN MEDIA TRANSPARENCY
As a digital news platform with access to a vast news database—spanning 50,000,000+ articles from 1,400...
2025-02-28 00:51:23 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: LONG ISLAND RFP
Deadline: 28 March 2025
We are looking for remote freelance/1099 independent contractor Financial Services writers in the United States to help develop high-quality proposal-ready narratives in response to Financial Services. Applications will not be considered if you do not have specific Financial Services RFP/ Proposal Writing experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The individual in this role is responsible for creating, revising, and edit...
2025-02-28 00:51:18 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: VIEWFINDER
Lynn Freehill-Maye, Managing Editor of Hudson Valley Viewfinder, is looking for pitches:
Hudson Valley Viewfinder is a collaborative digital magazine dedicated to showcasing the beauty of Hudson Valley communities and nature. It publishes original stories and multimedia content focused on sustainability in the 10-county region along the Hudson River. Covering a range of topics—from the latest scientific research to first-person accounts of sustain...
2025-02-27 02:49:15 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
Deadline: 15 July 2025
The deadline for story submissions is JULY 15, 2025.
We view this book as a wonderful gift for grandmothers of all ages at any time of year, but it will be published in March 2025, in time for the Mother's Day selling season. That is the reason for the short deadline. We may extend the deadline but please do not count on that. Please get your submissions in early so we can get started reading and choosing...
2025-02-27 02:49:08 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REAL LIFE
Edd Dracott, Head of Social Media and Real Life at PA Media, is looking for journalists:
Calling all freelance journalists!
What makes a good human interest exclusive? If you know the answer to that question, we’re expanding our pool of freelancers for PA’s Real Life service and we can pay you to write features for the UK and Ireland’s national news agency.
We’re looking for compelling stories which spark conversation, about regul...
2025-02-27 02:49:03 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE FLYTRAP
Good news, everyone! We're officially open to pitches!
Please read our pitch guidelines carefully and then hit us with your best shots.
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NOTES ON THE CRISES
Nathan Tankus, Creator of Notes on the Crises, is looking for pitches:
I would really like a guest piece on how turning the U.S. Digital Service into DOGE, taking over the General Services Administration (GSA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are part of a unified plan to control the infrastructure of government which all agencies rely on (and thus be controlled by).
Pitch me at crisesnotes[at]gmail[dot]com. I would also accep...
2025-02-27 02:48:54 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Stephanie Pitera Statile, Lifestyle/Entertainment Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:
Are you a national park ranger/federal worker who got laid off? Are you now pivoting careers? Did you use losing a job as a chance to pivot to traveling full-time or doing an unconventional move? Looking for essay pitches on these topics! Rates start at $220 for 600 words.
No deadline to reach out, but I'd love to assign ASAP. Please pitch via this link:&...
2025-02-27 02:48:50 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PUBLIC BOOKS
Dennis Hogan, Higher Education Editor at Public Books, is looking for pitches:
With everything going on in our industry, a periodic reminder that I’m the higher education editor for Public Books. If you have something to get off your chest about higher education, pitch me. Not looking for quick takes, but thoughtful scholarship and commentary that makes sense of our moment.
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: FORBES VETTED
Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.
Forbes Vetted is seeking a Temporary Kids & Baby Gear Editor to join our team from February 2025 to August 2025. The role will be responsible for writing and edi...
2025-02-27 02:48:40 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (nature, democracy, tech, etc.): Noema | up to $1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (science): New Humanist | ~25 cents per word
3. Pitches wanted (life, culture): The Globe and Mail | 25 cents per...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NOEMA
Francis Wade, Commissioning Editor at Noema, is looking for pitches:
I'm now commissioning longform essays and reported stories for Noema Magazine. If you have have ideas for pieces on climate and the natural world, nations, democracy, AI and tech, or anything else the magazine covers, drop me an email: francis@noemamag.com.
Oh, and it pays pretty well.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Rep...
2025-02-25 22:20:11 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW HUMANIST
Deadline: 3 March 2025
What are the most exciting and important scientific stories we should be covering?
We're looking for science long-reads for the next issue of the magazine. Send pitches to editor@newhumanist.org.uk by March 3.
We pay £350-500 for 2,500 word features, depending on the level of reporting involved.
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2025-02-25 22:20:07 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Angela Pacienza, Executive Editor at The Globe and Mail, is looking for pitches:
Freelance journalists: I'm open to story pitches in the areas of Life and Culture for The Globe and Mail.
Email me: apacienza@globeandmail.com.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Globe and Mail pays 25+ cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) wi...
2025-02-25 22:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: C NEW CRITICS AWARD
Deadline: 30 May 2025
Now in its 16th year, the C New Critics Award is designed to help identify, develop, and promote the work of emerging art critics, and to encourage creative discourse on current art practices. Writers are invited to submit an 800-1,000 word review of a recent exhibition, performance, publication, or moving image work, by May 30, 2...
2025-02-25 22:19:55 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
Deadline: 30 May 2025
The deadline for submissions is MAY 30, 2025.
Habits. Attitudes. Breaking bad habits and replacing them with good habits play an important role in self-care. Change your attitude and you can change your life. And self-care - including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing - is vital to ensuring that your needs are met. It's probably what we neglect the most.
We are looking for true sto...
2025-02-25 22:19:50 +0000 UTC View Post