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✍️ 120+ Paid Pitch Calls & Freelance Writing Jobs

Pitch calls paying $2 per word, $2,000 a story for freelance features and $95 an hour copywriting gigs in today's roundup.

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George ~ FWN
Jun 18, 2026
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Welcome to the latest FWN newsletter, with 120+ pitch calls, freelance & contract writing jobs.

This week across our various updates we've shared 200+ opportunities, including a dedicated roundup of 48 outlets actively paying for food & drink cooking. Roles move fast, so browse while they're still open!

Yesterday’s roundup has got some fantastic, well-paying outlets. If you’ve got a recipe story, a restaurant profile, or a drinks column you’ve been sitting on, it’s worth a scroll.

48 Publications Paying for Food, Drink & Cooking Writing

48 Publications Paying for Food, Drink & Cooking Writing

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Jun 17
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So what’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

  • Pitch calls are open across technology, science, ethics, parenting, reproductive justice, travel, literary writing, digital culture, startups, and regional reporting. Pay up to $2/word.

  • Journalism and reporting roles include local and regional news, community reporting, international coverage, small-town features, and investment and music editing opportunities. Pay up to $500/story.

  • Copywriting and content writing opportunities span marketing, ecommerce, finance, wellness, technology, fashion, and SEO content. Pay up to $95/hour.

  • Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, newsletter editing, content leadership, editorial management, and brand and content strategy positions. Pay up to $62/hour.


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