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✍️ 150+ Paid Pitch Calls & Freelance Writing Jobs

Pitch calls paying up to $1/word, freelance features from $150–$1,000, and staff-adjacent roles up to $72/hour in copy and strategy.

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George ~ FWN
Jun 11, 2026
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Welcome to the latest FWN newsletter, with 150+ pitch calls, freelance & contract writing jobs.

This week across our daily editions, we've shared 200+ opportunities, plus a dedicated roundup of 50 outlets actively paying for personal essays. Roles move fast, so browse while they're still open.

50 Publications Paying for Personal Essays

50 Publications Paying for Personal Essays

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Jun 10
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That’s more than 260 paid opportunities for writers shared this week. And if you want to make the most of every pitch and application, the Freelance Writing Network is here to help you do exactly that.

✍️ 60+ Paid Pitch Calls & Freelance Writing Jobs

✍️ 60+ Paid Pitch Calls & Freelance Writing Jobs

George ~ FWN
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Jun 8
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So what’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

  • Pitch calls are open across gaming, startups, technology, infrastructure, parenting, and LGBTQ+ issues, including reported features, interviews, and video journalism. Pay up to €1,000/article.

  • Journalism and reporting opportunities include investigative reporting, technology and AI coverage, philanthropy and wealth reporting, travel writing, sports journalism, and newsroom fellowships. Pay up to €1,440/month.

  • Copywriting and content writing roles span ecommerce, healthcare, finance, wildlife, publishing, and B2B content. Pay up to $60/hour.

  • Editing, editorial and strategy roles include editorial production, research, commissioning, content strategy, and brand development. Pay up to $72/hour.


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