✍️ 42 Paid Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs - March 3, 2026
The latest roundup of high-paying freelance writing gigs.
🔓 Today’s gigs are live — and filling fast!
We’ve hand-picked 42 paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.
That’s on top of yesterday’s update of 73 new paid writing gigs, meaning we’ve shared tons of new opportunities this week already (with more coming at you tomorrow)!
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If you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, don't miss this: We’ve rounded lots of literary magazine accepting submissions in March 2026, and every single one pays.
What’s in today’s edition?
Pitch calls are open across Southern culture and the idea of home, science and health reporting, and modern parenting, including reported features, essays, and service journalism. Pay up to $1,500/project.
Journalism and reporting roles include on-camera reporting, food news, and basketball coverage. Pay up to $1,250/day or $25/hour.
Copywriting and content writing opportunities span digital-first brand storytelling, wellness, CPG, B2B, tech, sports, and entertainment projects across freelance and contract roles. Pay up to £350/day or $58/hour.
Editing, editorial and strategy roles include sports media production, brand and comms strategy, and editorial assistance. Pay up to $23/hour.
Creative and scriptwriting roles include video scripts, children’s YouTube, gaming narratives, and short-form content. Pay up to $5,000/stipend or project-based rates.
🆕 Tuesday 3rd March
🆕 Pitch Calls
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