21 Calls for Pitches & Freelance Jobs for Writers

Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you.

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Future Matters is Hiring a Freelance Writer-Editor

Future Matters is “a think tank that supports effective action on the greatest global challenges of our time.” They’re hiring a Freelance Writer-Editor for their policy work and thought leadership. This is a freelance role requiring approximately 15 to 20 hours per week. Compensation ranges from €65 to €90 ($75 to $100) per hour. The position is remote. English is essential for this role, while German is a plus. To learn more, refer to this post.

The Metropole is Seeking Pitches on Theme of Selling the City

The Metropole is the Urban History Association’s official blog. They’re soliciting pitches for their upcoming theme month, Selling the City:

“We welcome submissions focused on efforts to brand and market cities, build infrastructure supporting urban commerce, and drive urban tourism, as well as posts on financialization and real estate as factors shaping cities. Present-day examples that make appeals to the historical image and legacy of a city are welcome, as are examples from the past of people trying to ‘sell’ a given city or the idea of a city.”

They will pay $200 per accepted post. If interested, email your pitches to themetropole@urbanhistory.org. To learn more, refer to their post and call for contributors.

Disegno is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of “Transformation” in Design

Disegno is “a journal devoted to design and its impact on the world.” They’re commissioning an issue focused on the theme of “Transformation” in design. They’re seeking “stories, projects and imagery that can offer different interpretations of this theme, grounded in clear issues that pertain to contemporary design.”

For writers, they’re seeking pitches for “2,000-word articles that provide different interpretations of transformation in design, which should be linked to specific projects and issues from contemporary design disciplines.” They will pay £300 per essay and cover reasonable expenses.

To learn more, refer to this page.

ChurnZero is Seeking a Freelance B2B SaaS Content Writer / Copywriter

ChurnZero is “a SaaS company in the customer success/customer growth space.” They’re seeking a Freelance B2B SaaS Content Writer / Copywriter to create thoughtful, high-quality content quickly. This role “spans educational long(er)-form content and marketing copy, including blogs, ebooks, web copy, landing pages, email, social posts, and campaign assets.” They’re looking for someone with 5+ years of experience. This role is remote (US) and pays $85 to $150 per hour. To learn more, click here.

New Lines' Editorial Director is Looking for Pitches

New Lines is an American magazine that features best writing from around the globe. Their editorial director is seeking pitches: “We're looking to bolster our US coverage with both long form and short, newsy stories. DM me your interesting, underreported story ideas.” Their editorial director hasn’t mentioned the rates but according to a post by their politics editor, they pay $800 per piece. To learn more, refer to this post and their website.

Southwest Contemporary is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of Alien

Southwest Contemporary is “the leading resource for contemporary arts and culture in the Southwest.” They’re seeking pitches for their Fall-Winter 2026-27 print issue—themed “Alien”:

“We seek writers based in or closely connected to the North American Southwest to submit story ideas for our Fall-Winter 2026-27 issue, Volume 14: Alien. Pitches should be focused on contemporary artists working in the region who are grappling with political, social, psychic, and cosmic dimensions of the alien.”

They’re looking for studio visits/artist profiles (800 words); reporting (1,200 to 2,000 words); features (1,200 to 2,000 words); creative essays (400 to 700 words); interviews (500 to 2,000 words); cultural criticism (1,200 to 2,000 words); travel writing / field reports (1,200 to 1,500 words); and reviews (300 words). The fee ranges from $100 to $500. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Wonderful West Virginia is Accepting Articles from Freelance Writers

Wonderful West Virginia is “the state's premier showpiece magazine published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.” They accept “articles from experienced freelance writers on a variety of topics, including state history, wildlife and nature, cultural heritage, special places and attractions, and interesting people.” Their feature articles typically run about 1,500 words, with rates of $150 per article. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is Looking for Articles, Series and Industry Interviews for Freelance

The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild (SWG) is a not-for-profit cultural organization that “acts as an advocate to improve the status of Saskatchewan writers; encourages the development of writers at all levels; and strives to improve public access and awareness to Saskatchewan writers and their work.” They’re seeking pitches of articles, series and industry interviews for Freelance, their magazine on the craft and business of writing. They pay 20¢ per word for articles of 1,500 or 800 words. If interested, send your pitches to swgmedia@skwriter.com. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Home Fields is Seeking Pitches

Home Fields is a “little publication that tells the stories of grassroots soccer in Puget Sound through the lens of political, social, cultural, and intersectional perspectives on sport.” They’re looking for pitches, specifically locally reported features. They pay anywhere between $200 and $750 per story. If interested, email ckcook@uw.edu. To learn more, refer to this post and their website.

The BREAK—DOWN is Accepting Pitches for Issue #4: China

The BREAK—DOWN explores “the political economy of climate and ecological crisis.” They’re accepting pitches for Issue #4: China.

“For Issue #4 of our print journal, we are looking for pitches that examine the complexity of China’s role in climate and ecological crisis. How has the Chinese state managed to hold apparently contradictory positions together? What role has the rise of Chinese renewable technology had in decentering hubristic assumptions about Western leadership or in accelerating the rise of a new Cold War? How does China’s current role in global environmental politics relate to its historical and developmental trajectory? And how does Chinese environmental politics and power play out on the ground, whether in China itself, or through its extended network of debt and investment?”

Rate is £650 for pieces of around 3,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to pitching@break-down.org. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Islamic Horizons is Seeking Detroit-Based Journalists to Write about the City's Halal Food Scene

Islamic Horizons is the flagship publication of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). They’re seeking “Detroit-based journalists to write about the city's halal food scene.” Rates are $0.20 to $0.40 per word. If interested, send your pitches to bareerah.zafar@isna.net. To learn more, refer to their assistant editor’s post and their website.

House Digest is Seeking Freelance Home & Lifestyle News Writers

House Digest is a home design and lifestyle website. They’re looking for Freelance Home & Lifestyle News Writers. They're seeking “creative, self-motivated individuals who can produce high-quality, engaging content independently spanning everything from houseplant care and lawn maintenance to thrifting finds and kitchen appliance recommendations.” The applicants should have at least 3 years of experience. This role is remote, with compensation ranging from $21 to $25 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post and job description.

House Digest is Seeking Freelance Home & Lifestyle News Writers

House Digest is a home design and lifestyle website. They’re looking for Freelance Home & Lifestyle News Writers. They're seeking “creative, self-motivated individuals who can produce high-quality, engaging content independently spanning everything from houseplant care and lawn maintenance to thrifting finds and kitchen appliance recommendations.” The applicants should have at least 3 years of experience. This role is remote, with compensation ranging from $21 to $25 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post and job description.

Metro.co.uk is Seeking First Person Dating and Sex Stories

Metro.co.uk covers news, lifestyle, fashion, health, food, entertainment, travel, sports, and more. Their freelance commissioning editor is seeking first person dating and sex stories for their ‘So, How Did It Go’ series. They want unique, silly, and fun stories. Rate is £120. If interested, email sharan.dhaliwal@metro.co.uk. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.

 

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