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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The Bell is Seeking Story Pitches for a National Student Reporting Initiative
The Bell builds “the next generation of journalists by expanding access to journalism education for students in public schools.” They’re seeking story pitches for their new national student reporting initiative, Firsthand: “We’re looking for story ideas from coast to coast about what’s happening in America’s schools. Selected students will work with me to shape their stories.”
They’re interested in 5 big themes:
1. How current events and policy affect school
2. Experiential learning and student engagement
3. Artificial intelligence and technology
4. What it’s like to be a young person today
5. Things that no one else is covering
Eligibility: Rising 10th-12th graders in public and charter high schools throughout the US are encouraged to pitch.
Monetary stipend: ~$300 to $800
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.
Cella is Seeking a Freelance Proofreader - Employee Benefits / Insurance
Cella is a creative staffing and consulting agency. They’re looking for a Freelance Proofreader - Employee Benefits / Insurance (Remote). The selected candidate will support a high-volume portfolio of employee benefits and insurance communications during their client's busy open enrollment season. This is a contract, seasonal role. The position is remote (U.S.-based). Compensation ranges from $20 to $27 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is Accepting Pitches from External Contributors
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is “Canada’s leading progressive research institute, and has been providing in-depth analysis of Canada’s political economy since 1980.” They regularly publish work from external contributors and early career writers and researchers. They pay external contributors $500 per article for short-form (article-length) pieces. However, since their freelance budget is limited, they typically do not compensate contributors who have day-jobs in the fields that they’re covering. To learn more, refer to this page.
In Development is Commissioning 2,000–4,000-Word Pieces
In Development is “a new magazine dedicated to exploring how progress happens — or doesn’t happen — in the developing world.” Their readers include policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in development. They’re commissioning 2,000–4,000-word pieces. They’re especially interested in:
- “Unexpected success stories: projects, entrepreneurs, or policies driving real change.”
- “Unexpected failures: what can we learn from development projects that didn’t work?”
- “Technological innovation: AI, energy, urban planning, or health breakthroughs in low- and middle-income countries.”
- “Institutional and policy experiments: from land titling to regulatory reform.”
- “Unusual empirical insights – we welcome all your graphs, charts, and cost-effectiveness analyses!”
They accept pitches on a rolling basis, but review them at specific times. They will next review pitches starting July 1, 2026. Rate is $2,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Mint Studios is Looking for Freelance Business Writers
Mint Studios is a UK- and US-based content marketing agency that helps financial services companies acquire customers with content. They’re looking for Freelance Business Writers. The selected candidates will write 3 to 4 articles a month for one client. The length of each article is usually 2,000 to 3,000 words. They pay $300 or £250 per article to begin with. Once you’re trained on their methodology and they’re confident in your writing (usually after 3 to 4 articles), they start paying $450 or £350 per article. For their payment clients, they pay $600 or £500 per article once you're trained. This role is remote. To learn more, refer to this page.
A Fintech Organization is Looking for a Freelance Copywriter
A fast-paced fintech organization is looking for a Freelance Copywriter to support their upcoming product launches and high-volume marketing initiatives. The applicant should have 2+ years’ professional copywriting experience. This is a freelance, remote (U.S.-based) role requiring 20-40 hours per week, starting ASAP (within 1-2 weeks), with a duration of 3+ months and potential for extension. Compensation is up to $55 per hour. To learn more, click here.
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Business Insider's Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor is Seeking First-Person Pitches
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle & entertainment editor is seeking first-person pitches about:
- “Creative ways you’re saving money on travel, grocery shopping, or rent”
- “Your experiences building community, especially in a new place, in a new life stage, or with people from different generations”
- “Surprising pros and cons of unique or minimalist living setups (think: tiny homes, van life, etc.)”
- “Your experience moving to a new place after a major life shift (for instance: retirement, a layoff, a marriage or divorce)”
Their rates begin at $240 for stories around 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.
AVIXA is Looking for a Freelance Content Writer
AVIXA is “the trade association for the professional audiovisual industry worldwide, offering training, certification, job boards, conferences, and more.” They’re looking for an experienced Freelance Content Writer based in or near Las Vegas to deliver quick-turnaround, on-site coverage of InfoComm 2026, North America’s largest professional AV trade show. The writer must be available in person at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the entire event, from June 16 to 19, 2026. Compensation is $150 to $250 per article. For more details, click here.
Relate Content Marketing is Seeking a Freelance Writer/Editor
Relate Content Marketing helps “B2B and local brands grow by turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.” They’re seeking a Freelance Writer/Editor to support ongoing content production. What this role involves:
- “Long-form SEO articles (1,000–1,500 words)”
- “Short-form content (500–700 words)”
- “Research and occasional interviews”
- “Editing and improving existing drafts”
- “Occasional content refreshes”
- “Image sourcing or AI image generation”
Rate is €30/hour for up to 40 hours. This role is remote. To learn more, click here.
Opportunity for a Freelance Copywriter
This is an opportunity for a Freelance Copywriter:
“We’re looking for someone with 3–7 years of experience who is strong creating lead generating content across paid LinkedIn, X, and email marketing."
Ideal background:
- "Experience writing for B2B, financial services, fintech, crypto, or other complex industries"
- "Comfortable writing for both paid media and email marketing"
- "Able to adapt tone for different platforms and audiences"
- "Agency experience is a plus”
This is a remote, part-time freelance role with a pay rate of $75 to $85 per hour. To learn more, click here.
This Magazine is Seeking Pitches
This Magazine is a Canadian progressive magazine of politics, arts, and culture. They’re accepting pitches for their next print issue. They’re seeking “features, news and arts stories, memoir and opinion columns, a culture column, and a back page letter.” Rates are $150-$300 for features, $60-$100 for columns, and $75 for online exclusive news pieces. Please note that they only publish work by Canadian residents. If interested, email your pitches to editor@thismagazine.ca. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
Destination Indy is Seeking Freelance Writers
Destination Indy is a new source for all things Indy. They’re looking to hire 4 to 5 freelance writers to cover Arts & Entertainment in Indy. Pay ranges from $150 to $200 per article, depending on length. Interested writers should email a few writing samples to editor@destinationindy.com. To learn more, refer to this post and their website.