Here are today's opportunities:
1. Writing for the Web Instructor wanted: University of Minnesota | $1,350 per section
2. Pitches wanted (SF culture, traditions, debates, etc.): SFGate | $200 to $400+ per article
3. Pitches wanted (UK/Irela...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Deadline: 3 January 2025
Ross Jahnke, Director of Professional Development Programs at the University of Minnesota, is looking for a writing instructor:
The Writing for the Web Instructor is a temporary (per course), contractor position, for our Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Programs. Compensation is paid on a per course basis. The Writing for the Web Instructor will be responsible for developing and te...
2024-12-02 17:56:28 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SFGATE
Dan Gentile, Senior Culture Editor at SFGate, is looking for pitches:
Pitch me culture stuff! Deep dives on SF institutions, traditions, artists, musicians, secrets, rites of passage, movies, controversies, debates, hot takes, big problems, small complaints, I want to hear it.
But also I’m on vacation for a few weeks so you may not hear back right away.
Rates very much depend on the story, but $200-500+.
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2024-12-02 17:56:24 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE FENCE
Seamas O Reilly, Features Editor at The Fence, is looking for pitches:
Everyone at The Fence has painful experience of the freelance pitching grind, so we've always sought to make our pitching process as open and encouraging as possible. We also pay everyone promptly. If you feel like you might be our next First Byline, hit the mail below. We don't bite.
I'll also say - without naming names because that's their story to tell - a LOT...
2024-12-02 17:56:20 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: POINT.ME
Katie Hammel, Content Director at Point.me, is looking for pitches:
I am a content director at point.me. I am always looking for freelance points writers and stories of people doing amazing things with their points (e.g. spending little money on epic trips, turning big expenses into free travel).
Pitch here: 2024-12-02 17:55:53 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CURRENT AFFAIRS
We are accepting pitches for new articles on animal welfare/factory farming and the environment, so please consider pitching us if you’d be interested in writing on these topics (or on any other topic, of course): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9uqXA9HPNhbFcoRCoz9crYHsyBopIhWM6Ttm-z8lviv7FA/viewfo...
2024-12-02 17:55:48 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REWIRE NEWS GROUP
Deadline: 30 December 2024
Natasha Roy, Editor at Rewire News Group, is looking for pitches:
I'm especially interested in pitches on IVF, contraception, abortion, and trans rights. Reported feature rate is $500 and op-ed rate is $350. Hit me up at roy.natasha@rewirenewsgroup.com — please check out Campus Dispatch before pitching: 2024-12-02 17:55:44 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE HEARTH MAGAZINE
Brent Jans, Editor in Chief of The Hearth Magazine, is looking for pitches:
Grateful for so many folks pitching articles to the magazine. If I'm honest, my biggest fear was that I would launch this and creators in the space would go "meh." Instead, so many of you have shared your ideas with me and it's lovely to see, I've started going through pitches and chef's kiss.
One thing I will mention, because I've receive...
2024-12-02 17:55:40 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PROWRITERSITES
Deadline: 3 January 2025
ProWriterSites is a highly-rated professional portfolio design and hosting service catering to freelancers. Our mission is to make professional portfolio websites easy and affordable to all freelancers. We are looking for a creative and skilled copywriter who will take the time to truly understand our brand and overarching messaging, and then communicate this in a compelling way that resonates with our target audience. 2024-12-02 17:55:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (environment, travel, culture): The Walrus | up to $1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (child independence): Insider | $200+ per article/personal essay
3. Pitches wanted (UK destinations): JRNY | ...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE WALRUS
Harley Rustad, Senior Editor of The Walrus, is looking for pitches:
I work as a senior editor at The Walrus, a general interest magazine in Canada. I've been at the magazine for more than a decade, and was really moved to be awarded Editor Grand Prix at the 2024 National Magazine Awards.
I'm always open to pitches. Pitch me: harley@thewalrus.ca
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2024-11-29 18:39:46 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Jessica Orwig, Senior Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:
For Business Insider, I’m looking to publish a few stories about child independence. I want to know if you allow your child(ren) a lot, or a little, independence and why. Perhaps you’ve changed your mind about how much independence to allow your aging offspring. Send your pitch to jorwig@businessinsider.com 2024-11-29 18:39:42 +0000 UTC View Post
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: JRNY
Emma Gibbs, Editor in Chief of JRNY, is looking for pitches:
Travel writers! Just putting it out here that I get very few pitches for UK destinations. While I am very happy writing all our UK content myself, I would love to commission other people too… My email is emma@jrnymag.com.
I should add that places I currently have covered (and so don’t need pitches for) include Manche...
2024-11-29 18:39:38 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PLANETIZEN
Are you a practicing planner, scholar, or work in a related field? We are always accepting pitches for feature articles that bring an expert lens to today's key planning issues. Get more information and get in touch at https://www.planetizen.com/Write-for-Planetizen
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COMPANY/PUBLICATION: IJNET
Have an idea for a story, journalism tool or resource that we should report on? We want your pitches! Pay is US$200/article. Click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/3Hj0hJm
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2024-11-29 18:39:31 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MR. LAW OF ATTRACTION
Deadline: 30 December 2024
We are looking to hire multiple talented scriptwriters to join our team on a long-term basis, focusing on creating scripts that explore how famous figures and celebrities have used the Law of Attraction to achieve success. You will be responsible for researching, crafting compelling storylines, and sourcing supporting clips to highlight these individuals’ journeys and how they applied mindset and Law of Attrac...
2024-11-29 18:39:27 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE EPOCH TIMES
The Epoch Times is seeking experienced China News Reporters to cover breaking news and feature stories on China’s economy, finance, markets, and human rights issues. Our China news section is a flagship feature, leading the way in covering the Chinese regime’s global ambitions, the latest challenges impacting Chinese society and economy, and the evolving dynamics of China-U.S. competition.
The ideal candidate will craft compelling feature a...
2024-11-29 18:39:23 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PRENUVO
At Prenuvo, we are on a mission to flip the paradigm from reactive “sick-care” to proactive health care. Our award-winning whole body scan is fast (under 1 hour), safe (MRI has no ionizing radiation), and non-invasive (no contrast). Our unique integrated stack of optimized hardware, software, and increasingly AI, coupled with the patient-centric experience of our clinics across North Americ...
2024-11-29 18:39:19 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (technology, business, society): Freethink | $1,000 to $2,000 per article
2. Pitches wanted (first-person essays): Public Source | $300 per piece
3. Writers wanted (finance, work, retirement...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: FREETHINK
Robert-Chapman-Smith, Editor in Chief at Freethink, is looking for pitches:
We're looking for talented freelance writers to pitch and contribute feature articles to the Freethink publication. If you're passionate about exploring the intersection of tech, business, and society, we want to hear from you.
Final payment details depend on the quality of the story/idea pitched. But as a general rule we offer:
Article Length - 1k t...
2024-11-27 19:56:06 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PUBLIC SOURCE
Rich Lord, Managing Editor at Public Source, is looking for pitches:
The media has often failed to truly give voice to a range of American communities and experiences. We at Public Source try to do our part to address that in part via first-person essays by your neighbors: https://www.publicsource.org/category/first-person/
If ...
2024-11-27 19:56:01 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: LAUNCH POTATO
Deadline: 28 December 2024
Lauren Gordon, Lead Editor of Syndication at Launch Potato, is looking for writers
LP is looking for some freelancers!
We’re looking for folks who are confident writers in areas of finance, real estate, jobs and retirement.
If…
You’re able to distill complicated financial jargon into relatable and understandable articles
You’re great at finding reliable, up-to...
2024-11-27 19:55:55 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REST OF WORLD
Joanna Chiu, China Editor at Rest of World, is looking for pitches:
EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft and Google supported Chinese tech companies that provide censorship and policing technologies to Chinese law enforcement, according to documents we reviewed.
Chinese startups' tech can help find missing children, but also play a role in censorship and surveillance.
One company incubated by Microsoft was later sanctioned by the U.S. governmen...
2024-11-27 19:55:32 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SOUND FIELDS
Deadline: 15 December 2024
For our second issue, we are planning to create our first PRINT issue exploring the idea of the archive in audio documentary.
An archive can be anything from a historical record of sounds (a collection of recordings of animal sounds, a repository of found sounds from thrift store mixtapes, recordings of supreme court ar...
2024-11-27 19:55:27 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SLATE
Shannon Palus, Features Editor at Slate, is looking for pitches:
I’m a features editor at Slate and sometimes writer. Pitch me science and health features (shannon.palus@slate.com) especially about big, unexpected and counterintuitive ideas: https:/...
2024-11-27 19:55:22 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TIME WIZARD STUDIOS
Deadline: 28 December 2024
I'm the founder of TimeWizardStudios. We create well-written, stylized adult games.
Instead of posting separate ads for each role, I’ve combined everything here to keep it short and sweet.
You can find out more about our game here: https://linktr.ee/acvn
We’re expanding our team – looking to hire artists, writers, and progr...
2024-11-27 19:55:18 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TECHEQUITY
Deadline: 28 December 2024
AI Labor Supply Chain Project
TechEquity is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising public consciousness about economic equity issues that result from the tech industry’s products and practices, and advocating for change that ensures tech’s evolution benefits everyone. We envision a world where the tech industry is responsible for bu...
2024-11-27 19:55:05 +0000 UTC View PostHere are today's opportunities:
1. Pitches wanted (JHU community, education, research): Johns Hopkins Magazine | ~$1 per word
2. Pitches wanted (environment, politics, etc.): The Revelator | $300 to $500 per article
3. Writer wanted (politi...
COMPANY/PUBLICATION: JOHNS HOPKINS MAGAZINE
Greg Rienzi, Senior Editor for Johns Hopkins Magazine, is looking for pitches:
I'm open to magazine pitches for compelling stories about Johns Hopkins research and alumni. These are stories ranging from 750 to 3500 words. Think narrative, human interest, and stories with a broad appeal. Be creative! Message me at gjr@jhu.edu.
Suggestions for how people not in the JH communi...
2024-11-26 21:57:50 +0000 UTC View PostCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE REVELATOR
Deadline: 10 December 2024
John R. Platt, Editor at The Revelator, is looking for pitches:
The Revelator will open to pitches from freelance journalists from Nov. 21-Dec. 10, 2024. We will then open again on Jan. 6, 2025.
We run approximately one freelance story per week. Our current needs include approximately 2-3 stories each for February and March 2025. (Update: January 2025 has now been filled.)
Given the recent electi...
2024-11-26 21:57:45 +0000 UTC View Post