✍️ 45 Paid Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs - February 26, 2026
The latest roundup of high-paying freelance writing gigs.
🔓 Today’s gigs are live — and filling fast!
We’ve hand-picked 45 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 50 new paid writing gigs, meaning we’ve shared 155 new opportunities this week already (with more coming at you tomorrow)!
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What’s in today’s edition?
Pitch calls are open across health science, European politics and demographics, women 50+, gaming and software history, music, and first-person lifestyle writing in Canada and the US. Pay up to $1/word.
Journalism and reporting roles include wine and culture writing, UK reporting, racing coverage, and newsletter writing. Pay up to £30/hour.
Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B rebrands, health and wellness, SEO and research-led content, tech, politics, curriculum writing, and brand teams. Pay up to $90/hour.
Editing, editorial and strategy roles include regional editing, programming and news editing, creative strategy, and book coaching. Pay up to $225/day.
🆕 Thursday 26th February
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