✍️ 45+ New Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs, August 19th, 2026
Earn $1/word writing about science & health, $40/hour covering the Democratic Party, and $75/hour as a writer-analyst among 45+ new paid writing opportunities.
🔓 45+ new paid writing gigs are live now!
Happy Wednesday, writers!
We’ve got 45 fantastic new opportunities to share with you today. That makes 145+ already this week, with a themed pitch roundup & creative opportunities still yet to come before the end of the week.
Members at the Freelance Writing Network have access to all of them, including a full archive of 1,000s of outlets to pitch & business, brands, and individuals, always ready to work with freelancers.
Whether you’re a journalist, editor, copywriter, content writer, or something else altogether, we guarantee you’ll find something helpful in this newsletter.
Have a browse through, find a few that match your experience and skills, and get sending those pitches & applications. Happy hunting!
~ George
What’s in today’s roundup?
Pitch calls are open across food and culture, health and science, environmental issues, education, fandom, local reporting, and AI and society. Pay up to $1/word.
Journalism and reporting roles include political, crime, courts, public safety, sports, and local reporting. Pay up to $40/hour.
Copywriting and content writing opportunities span pharma, finance, tech, SaaS, ecommerce, SEO, and thought leadership. Pay up to $100/hour.
Editing, editorial and strategy roles include SEO editing, pharma copy editing, proofreading, content strategy, and marketing strategy. Pay up to $70/hour.
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Wednesday 19th August
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