Modern Love is a nonfiction column of the New York Times. They want “honest personal essays about contemporary relationships. We seek true stories on finding love, losing love and trying to keep love alive. We welcome essays that explore subjects such as adoption, polyamory, technology, race and friendship — anything that could reasonably fit under the heading “Modern Love.” Ideally, essays should spring from some central dilemma you have faced. It is helpful, but not essential, for the situation to reflect what is happening in the world now.” Modern Love has two submission periods, March through June, and September through December. Writers are paid. They especially welcome work from historically underrepresented writers, and from those outside the US. They accept works of 1,500-1,700 words, and the deadline is 30th June 2026. Payment is unspecified. Details here.

They publish themed non-fiction prose and non-fiction poetry. They have detailed guidelines as well as several suggested topics their themes. One of their upcoming themes is  Count Your Blessings. “One of the most important keys to contentment and happiness is the ability to count your blessings. Even during the toughest times, if we can find gratitude and count our blessings we feel better. Each day holds something to be thankful for and it could be just as simple as having the sun shine or having food on the table.
There is always a silver lining if you look for it.
We are looking for stories about how you count your blessings. Stories can be serious or funny but definitely should be inspirational and heartwarming. Attitude adjustments, finding contentment and gratitude, a new way of handling your daily life, and other great ideas to inspire readers to find their own paths to happiness and to remember to count their blessings every day are what we are looking for.” They pay $250 for works up to 1,200 words. The deadline for this theme is 30th June 2026. They have other themes listed too, with later deadlines. Details here and here (also see other tabs on this page, including FAQ).

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

For more information, refer to this post and this page.

Ultius is a platform that connects writers and clients. They’re looking for Freelance Writers for their upcoming busy season. The role is remote and offers a sliding pay scale ranging from $7.50 to $22.00 per page, with each page averaging around 275 words. To learn more, click here.

Omnicom Health is a healthcare communications network. They’re looking for Freelance Copywriters. By becoming a part of their network, you will gain direct access to their recruiting team, making it easier to be considered for future projects that align with your skills and expertise. Rate is $80 to $110 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page.

NBC4 Los Angeles is looking for a Freelance Los Angeles Dodgers Beat Reporter. The selected applicant will “contribute comprehensive, timely, and original coverage of the team throughout the MLB preseason, regular season, and postseason.” This role is based in Los Angeles. Salary starts at $3,000 per month. To learn more, refer to this page.

NBC Sports is looking for a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor (Part-Time). This role includes day-to-day editorial maintenance and publishing of content to their website, app, and social media accounts. The daily rate for this role is $210. Please note that this is a project-based role expected to last up to 12 months. This position is based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). For details, refer to this page.

Opportunity for a Freelance Copywriter:

“A rare social-first copywriter role has come up for a 4-6 month freelance assignment. The rate will be $65-$75hr based on experience level.”

“As a copywriter, the primary ask for me is to find someone that loves, understands and thrives in the social space. You must have a strong portfolio that showcases brand/client ideas in addition to social posts. If you have a book of broadcast and experiential stunts only, this won't be a good fit.”

“A love of sports is HUGE for this particular role and account. The brand aligns with a lot of professional sports leagues/organizations and a passion or understanding of these sports will be immensely helpful.”

This role is based in Chelsea, NY. If interested, reach out to paul@knackrecruits.com. To learn more, click here.

New Lines is an American magazine that features best writing from around the globe. Their editor is seeking “ideas & pitches for short & long form, reportage, essays, analysis, etc. on the MENA region, its diaspora & everything in between.” This editor hasn’t mentioned the rates but according to a post by their politics editor, they pay $800 per piece. If interested, email celkholy@newlinesmag.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their website.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking freelancers who fit one (or multiple) of the following categories and are interested in writing about their trips/experiences:

- “Individuals who sustained unique commuting/living situations to keep or get a job (ex: flying across the country every other week, renting two different homes...)”

- “People with plans to take an Amtrak Auto train (or other train where your car travels with you)”

- “People who moved across the US or to another country for a job (within the past few years)”

- “Current or former employees of Dollar Tree, Aldi, Jersey Mike's, Subway (within the past 5 years)”

- “Individuals who used to work on cruise ships (within the past decade)”

- “People who have changed their appearance for a job or to fit in at work”

Rates for these pieces begin at $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post and pitch form.

Liberal Currents is a publication that is dedicated to the “defense of liberal ideals.” They’re always open to pitches. They accept pitches for articles and essays. Articles are published frequently, run 1,500 words or fewer, and pay $200 per piece. Essays are published much less frequently than articles, exceed 1,500 words, and pay $350. If interested, email your pitches to writers@liberalcurrents.com. For details, refer to their executive editor’s post and their submission guidelines.

Business Insider’s lifestyle & entertainment editor is looking to commission some new stories. Following are some topics they’re currently looking for:

- "Travel mistakes with service-oriented takeaways"

- "Unique ways you’re making or saving money"

- "First-person experientials about ferry/train rides, flight upgrades, and cruises"

- "Testing out multiple cities to live in before settling down"

Rates begin at $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.

The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is a nonprofit print and digital magazine that educates the nonprofit sector through research-based articles and resources. They’re “calling on writers, historians, artists, and nonprofit workers to contribute to #WeTheCivic: America 250—a collective editorial series dedicated to interrupting ‘official’ whitewashed 250-year ‘official narratives’ and uplift the people who actually built American democracy: multiracial nonprofit workers, organizations, and movements.”

What they’re looking for:

“We invite essays, reported pieces, criticism, visual art, and hybrid forms that illuminate the ways nonprofit and philanthropic workers, leaders, organizations, movements, and policy fights that advanced the promises of a multiracial democracy over the last 250 years. We are especially interested in stories from communities and geographies that rarely anchor national narratives about US democracy—the rural South, the borderlands, Indigenous nations, immigrant enclaves, mid-sized cities, faith communities, labor halls, and more.”

Payment is $500 for each accepted written reported, historical, or criticism piece, $500 for original visual or multimedia art, and $150 for existing visual or multimedia art. Pitches are accepted on a rolling basis, though those submitted by May 5, 2026 will be given priority. For more details, refer to their post and call for pitches.

Exhume is “a new online publication championing scholarly-informed, accessible long-form criticism and analysis of Australian literature written by new and emerging researchers.” They publish contributions of 3,000 to 4,000 words by current HDR students and ECRs from across Australia and are particularly interested in highlighting regional perspectives. They’re currently accepting pitches for Issue 2. The theme is resonance. They encourage “contributions to consider how Australian texts or authors resonate on a personal, public, and/or academic level.” Pay is $300 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to exhume.lit@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.

Lux is “a new magazine of socialist feminism.” They’re open to pitches. They pay their writers $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to their post and website.

The Atavist Magazine is a digital-only publication that releases one blockbuster nonfiction story every month. They accept pitches on a rolling basis. What they’re looking for: “Atavist stories can be historical or current; they can be about crime or science, adventure or romance; they can be rooted in investigative reporting or in first-person experiences. What unites them is their narrative approach—our stories are plot- and character-driven, cinematic, the kind of yarns you don’t want to stop reading because you can’t wait to see what happens next.” Stories should be longer than a typical magazine feature, ranging from 8,000 to 30,000 words. The baseline story fee is $6,000, and authors also receive quarterly royalties.

They’re also accepting stories (5,000 words or more) for their Revived series: “Revived is an Atavist project breathing new life into old stories. Periodically, the magazine releases previously published features that can no longer be found online. We collaborate with authors on edits and updates we deem appropriate, but our goal is to celebrate existing work otherwise lost to dead outlets and dead links, not to remake it into something new.” Fee is $2,500.

For details, refer to their post and submissions page.

Deleted Saves is “a quarterly publication focused on critical analysis of video games and their place in culture.” They’re open to pitches for Issue #4. The issue is “all about gambling and the ways gaming intersects with it: loot boxes, gacha, the machine zone.” Rate is $275 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to deletedsaves@gmail.com. To read their post, click here. To read their guidelines, click here.

Current Affairs is a magazine of political commentary and analysis. They’re looking for articles about animal welfare:  

“We’re looking for articles on animal rights, veganism, conservation, the fight against factory farming, and everything else that affects the animal world.

Do you have a hot take about pet ownership or the ethics of wearing leather? A deep dive on the Trump administration’s changes to the Endangered Species Act, or the strange and terrible case of Florida’s ‘Sloth World’?

We want to hear about it.”

Articles should be between 1,400 and 4,000 words. Rates are $250 for online and $350 for print. For details, refer to their post and pitch form.

The Canadian Jewish News is “Canada’s largest independent Jewish news organization.” Their opinion editor is accepting op-ed pitches. They will pay $200 CAD per piece. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their submissions page.

Bustle Digital Group (BDG) is a global media company. They’re looking for a Freelance Health/Wellness Editor (Contract) with pharma, wellness, and health space experience. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with their branded editors to execute world-class pharmaceutical and wellness campaigns. The candidate should have 5 to 7 years of experience. This role is remote. Pay is $80 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Crossroads: Folk Horror in the United States is “a new magazine exploring the themes of folk horror from an American perspective.” They’re accepting pitches for Issue 2. The issue theme is "The Devil Has The Best Tunes" and will focus on folk horror themes in music from the USA.

According to their Bluesky post:

“We would love to see pitches about the contributions of Black artists at the intersection of music and folk horror. The Blues, Sinners, the Robert Johnson legend, or anything you think would fit with our theme. Seeking to amplify under-represented voices.”

Pay is $50. To learn more, refer to their post, form, and ‘about us’ page.