FWN Newsletter: 78 Pitch Calls, Freelance & Remote Writing Opportunities!
23 pitch calls & 55 remote, freelance or hybrid writing opportunities to check out.
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Pitch Calls
Ethan has shared a regular callout for pitches for the Globe and Mail's business opinion section (Canada). Pitch at elou@globeandmail.com. For reference, these are the pieces that have run in Ethan’s section. A different editor at this publication had rates that were $300-$400 per piece, so presumably this is similar.
Contingent is a magazine about history and the process of doing history. “We prioritize pitches from people who have completed postgraduate work in history (or a history-adjacent field) and are working outside the tenure-track professoriate.” They are currently looking for MAILBAG columns, roughly 400 to 500 words. Is there a question you’re often asked about the work of doing history? Do you wish there were a short, accessible answer to that question you could just point them to? The base pay is $150.
Apartment Therapy is open to freelance pitches. Their goal is to help our readers create homes that reflect not just their style, but who they truly are. As part of that mission, they’re always looking to work with new writers who have fresh ideas and perspectives that help our readers have a happier, more beautiful home. Has paid around $150 for work in the past.
Jacob at Dispatch is open to pitches. “Dispatch is a modern magazine fuelled by frontier spirit. We publish deeply reported features and curious interviews from across the world.” Pays £400.
The Hearth Magazine is looking for pitches. The Hearth Magazine features articles, games, and supplemental material for tabletop roleplaying games that are not Dungeons & Dragons, with a particular focus on games from independent and small press creators and publishers. Pays $0.2/word CAD.
Alex is joining The Observer as associate editor, looking after Opinion & Ideas and a new People section. Alex has shared an email you can reach them on in the original post.
Mercury is seeking deeply considered, beautifully written stories that explore the "founder imagination" for their magazine, Meridian. “If you've got a story to tell — we’re currently accepting pitches for all formats (feature stories, profiles, interviews, resources, and beyond) for both print and digital.” No rates shared yet, have asked here.
Kill Your Darlings regularly publishes new short fiction alongside commentary, essays, memoir, reviews, profiles and interviews that examine books and ideas, creative practice and the publishing industry. "If you’d like to be published in KYD, we strongly recommend that you read our content to familiarise yourself with our tone and style. We accept pitches for commentary, essays, memoir, reviews, profiles and interviews to be published online in Kill Your Darlings magazine. Pitches are open until midnight, April 13.
The Emancipator is a digital magazine that reframes conversations and seeks solutions to racial inequity and accountability through original and in-depth reporting, evidence-based commentary, first-person essays, untold histories, and narrative features. They are open to freelance pitches. ‘Pays competitively’ according to their website.
Vittles is a food and culture magazine based in the UK and India, open to pitches. "At Vittles, we think about food as economy, class, inheritance, and political agency, rather than just a dish on a table. We publish essays about all aspects of food culture, from deep dives to polemics, from personal essays to reported journalism, as well as restaurant recommendations, recipes, and reviews.”
Mykenna is looking for freelance writers to work on lifestyle stories for Business Insider. Rates begin at $200 for a 600-word piece. Check out this form for more details and other examples.
Maybelle at i News is always on the lookout for interesting, thought-provoking, timely lifestyle pitches - eg dating/relationships, family, wellness, work/career, first person experiences. UK-based please. maybelle.morgan@theipaper.com. Pays £200-£250 as I understand.
Fodor’s is open to pitches from freelancers. Fodor’s tells travel stories that excite, inspire, and make our readers want to get out there. Whether you’re planning a trip, want to know more about the world around you, or just craving a little adventure from the comfort of your couch, we’re the go-to destination for unique, timely, and global travel writing.
Manisha has started a new role as senior editor, culture at WIRED! “Please be in touch with tips and pitches tied to internet culture/pop culture/tech/online dating/gaming and so on! I’m looking for original, surprising and wacky angles. I’m at manisha_krishnan@wired.com.” No rates shared yet.
Justine is looking for solid food writers who can write quick turnaround stories about cooking, tips and tricks, and celebrity recipes for Parade.com. Interested writers, please shoot an email at justine.lee@thearenagroup.net.
VegNews welcomes freelance pitches and is open to all ideas related to the plant-based lifestyle. No notes on rate, but ‘many contributors are paid’, according to their website.
CITE invites journalists & documentary filmmakers in Zimbabwe to pitch investigative stories that promote accountability, transparency, & media excellence. Selected applicants get training, editorial & publication support. Deadline: April 11. Selected Applicants will receive a story grant of up to $1 000 US dollars.
Previous Pitch Calls With Deadlines
Motley Bloom is looking for pitches for their May digital theme: confronting shame, stigma, and misconceptions. “What ideas about neurodivergence do you want to challenge? What new narratives do you want to write? Let’s hear em! We’re looking for essays, reviews, first-person narratives, and reported stories that bust myths and shatter misconceptions about neurodivergence.” Pays $300-$500, depending on the length. Deadline April 11th.
Call for pitches: prospective Education About Asia authors are invited to submit a 250-word abstract for feature articles, teaching resource essays or multimedia content. Pitches received by May 1, 2025 will be considered for the spring 2026 issue.
Trails Magazine is looking for pitches for Issue 11. The themes are ‘Connection’. Ryan, an editor at Trails, has shared lots of useful pitch information here. Pays $0.50/word minimum. Deadline is some time in May for Issue 11.
Burning Phoenix Press is a small comic press dedicated to bringing the stories of Black women to life. “Black women from all over the world, cis and trans, are welcome to submit no matter their comic experience. We will be accepting seven stories (8-10 pages, black and white or color). The age rating for the comic is 14+. Submissions will be open until May 10th.”
Now in its 16th year, the C New Critics Award is designed to help identify, develop, and promote the work of emerging art critics, and to encourage creative discourse on current art practices. Writers are invited to submit an 800-1,000 word review of a recent exhibition, performance, publication, or moving image work, by May 30, 2025. The winner will receive $750, editorial support to prepare their article for publication in a future issue of C Magazine, and a two-year subscription. All participants will receive a one-year subscription.
Open Secrets Magazine is currently accepting submissions of unpublished first person 1,000-2,000 word personal essays written entirely by the author without use of AI and based on the author’s life experience relating to climate change and/or cliimate issues. Deadline: May 31, 2025. Pays $50.
Who’s Hiring: USA & Canada
Compose.ly is seeking an experienced Financial Research & Sector-Specific Content Writer with a strong background in finance, M&A, and sector-specific business coverage.
SB Nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of SBNation.com, Secret Base, MMAFighting and more than 200 fan-centric team communities. They’re hiring a Loyalty Editor.
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. They’re hiring a Multimedia Reporter.
Vox is hiring for a Senior Marketing Manager, Video Podcasts to spearhead the audience growth strategies for key shows in the Vox Media Podcast Network
Business Insider is hiring a Senior Editor for the Newsletters team to ‘edit and manage new, business-focused newsletters as we expand our portfolio.’
Business Insider is also hiring a Leadership and Workplace Editor to drive coverage on leadership strategies, career advancement, evolving work culture, and the transformative impact of AI in the workplace.
Morning Brew is hiring a Weekend Newsletter Writer/Social Writer.
Nolo, the oldest and foremost publisher of self-help legal books and software for consumers, and Internet Brands, a leader in online publishing for vertical markets, are seeking writers with a strong legal background to contribute well-written, informative articles on bankruptcy, debt, credit, and consumer law.
Stateline is looking for a democracy reporter who is hungry to cover every aspect of this crucial issue: election administration, challenges to judicial authority, legal battles over federal vs. state power, civil rights, voting rights, free speech, campaign finance, lobbying, redistricting and more.
Forbes Vetted is seeking an experienced Branded Content Writer to join our growing commerce team.
Forbes is also hiring a Temporary Reporter for its News Desk.
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. They’re looking to hire a Content Marketer for a Fortune 500 Fintech client.
Robert Half, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Senior Writer to join the Corporate Communications department.
The Athletic is seeking a Senior Editor for one or multiple of its sports-based desks, including but not limited to NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, or College.
The Athletic also seeks a Staff Editor for its colleges desk.
Finally, The Athletic is seeking a Senior Editor for its NBA desk.
Mergermarket, an online global news and analysis service, is looking for talented freelance journalists with at least three years of business reporting experience to write and report on fast-growing public and private companies across the US.
FluentPet is a mission-driven company helping the world discover the intelligence and potential of the animals we share our lives with. They’re hiring a Social Media Content Intern (paid, potential for full-time work).
WP Engine is looking for a talented Brand Creative Copywriter to craft compelling, audience-driven messaging that fuels brand awareness, demand generation, and customer engagement.
Adobe is hiring a Web Editor/Writer. You’ll lead the Copy and/or Brand Architecture writing process and ensure copy integrates with design elements.
The Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Sun newsroom has an immediate opening for a reporter who will help set the news agenda and drive robust coverage of the federal public service.
Veracity Insurance Solutions, LLC is hiring a Copywriter.
A creative, strategy and technology agency is looking to bring on a strong conceptual copywriter to support the creation of big idea creative concepts for a QSR client.
Precondo by iRise Realty is hiring a Freelance Writer. Precondo focus on cataloging all new condo predevelopment as well as providing up-to-date news on existing condos.
IB Publishing and Officite is seeking writers to contribute well-written, informative articles and press releases for a range of clients in the healthcare field.
Filmless is looking for flexible, creative, and ambitious writers to create, edit and review video scripts.
IB Publishing is also looking for freelance writers who can keep Pacific Time office hours to write approximately 300-word news briefs.
Paubox is hiring a Part-Time Healthcare/Cybersecurity Journalist.
Pocket FM is hiring for a Staff Writer - Fantasy.
AssetWatch is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing Copy Writer with a passion for crafting compelling short-form content that drives leads.
Talentify.io is hiring for a Senior Copywriter.
Who’s Hiring: UK & Ireland
Stylist Magazine is hiring for a new health and fitness writer! 9 month contract - come join the best team in the biz! Applications close this week so be quick.
Visordown.com is seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Editor to join their editorial team. The Deputy Editor will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of bike-related content (hybrid, London).
TIME is seeking a weekend editor to join its London bureau. “We are looking for a versatile journalist who is curious, driven, and excited to be part of a dynamic, global, 24/7 news operation that coordinates between editorial staff around the world (hybrid, London).”
CCIcomms is a dynamic and growing communications consultancy. They’re on the hunt for a passionate and proactive PR Assistant to join the team (remote but London-based wanted ideally).
Pulse is hiring for a News Journalist, hybrid in London (1 day p/w in office).
The Times and Sunday Times are looking for an SEO editor to grow readership and reach new audiences through search." London-based.
Longdue Games is hiring a Lead Writer to help shape the narrative heart of their debut RPG — a deeply psychological, narrative-driven game in early development.
Supercritical provides radical transparency in price, availability, and quality with our marketplace, helping the largest companies in the world to secure top-tier CDR credits quickly and confidently. They’re hiring a Senior Writer.
Marshmallow, a car insurance company, is hiring a Senior Content Writer (hybrid, London).
OBRE is looking for a Social Media Manager to take full control of their presence on Instagram and potentially other social media platforms.
Hi Campers is looking for a Social Media Manager to help shape our digital presence and amplify our work. “We are a bold, grassroots arts company pioneering accessible, community-driven performance.”
Descending Tech is hiring for an Article Writer.
Nozomi Networks defends some of the world’s largest organizations and critical infrastructure in more than 68 countries. They’re hiring a Senior Technical Writer.
RSPB is hiring for a Junior Copywriter.
Albion Rye Associates is hiring a Freelance Senior Medical Writer.
Who’s Hiring: Worldwide
XDA is seeking a Productivity Writer to cover the latest and most relevant PC productivity updates and releases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Last Word on Basketball is looking to add freelance writers to cover various teams and topics.
IBMC (Indonesia) is seeking an experienced Copywriter Specialist with a deep understanding of the finance, investment, and fintech industries.
Alyssa is expanding her network of experienced freelancers who specialize in healthcare content, looking for writers interested in being assigned freelance work.
Maltaqua Dive Centre is a leading dive operation dedicated to providing exceptional underwater experiences around Malta. They’re hiring a Creative Writer (do not need to be located in Malta).
ProWriterSites is a highly-rated professional portfolio design and hosting service catering to freelancers. They’re hiring Content Writers.
Represent Studio is looking for a passionate scriptwriter who loves tech, and cutting-edge AI tools. You will create great scripts for different types of videos to help tech companies get new users and activate them.
Data Trader is a YouTube channel focused on trading and technical analysis education. They’re looking for a skilled scriptwriter who understands trading and technical concepts in-depth, and knows how to break down complex ideas into simple explanations that beginners can understand.
Trap Lore Ross is looking for a new scriptwriter who understands and is interested in the world of Gangsta Rap, True Crime and Street Culture — someone with a deep cultural knowledge and passion for these topics.