✍️ 50+ New Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs - May 12, 2026
Today's writing job board is full of new, vetted paying opportunities for writers.
🔓 Today’s gigs are live — and filling fast!
We’ve hand-picked 50+ new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.
FWN members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?
155+ paid writing opportunities shared already this week, with plenty more left to come. Are you ready to start pitching and find your next paid writing gig?
What’s in today’s edition?
Pitch calls are open across travel, culture, pop culture, aviation, music, lifestyle, and Bay Area reporting. Pay up to $1+/word.
Journalism and reporting roles include tech news, fellowships, digital publishing, sports coverage, and European affairs reporting. Pay up to $45/hour.
Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B email marketing, SEO, healthcare, branding, multilingual campaigns, entertainment, and revenue content. Pay up to $110/hour.
Editing, editorial and strategy roles include newsroom editing, fintech and publishing support, ad strategy, and campaign direction. Pay up to $70/hour.
Other writing roles include YouTube scripting, LinkedIn ghostwriting, fundraising, bid writing, and senior medical writing. Pay up to $80/hour.
Missed anything this week?
We’ve already shared 157 new paid opportunities for writers this week, spanning multiple roundups and yesterday’s new update of outlets paying for writing about sports and outdoor adventure — many of whom are always open to new pitches.
🆕 Tuesday 12th May
🆕 Pitch Calls
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