19 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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MLB Network is Seeking a Freelance Summer Content Associate

MLB Network, the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, is looking for a Freelance Summer Content Associate. The selected applicant will assist with production and media delivery operations. The applicant should have writing experience and an extensive knowledge of baseball. The applicant should also have 0 to 1 years’ business or related experience. Rate is $25 per hour. For more details, click here.

District is Looking for Pitches

District is “Ireland’s point for music, culture, art, food, film & TV.” They publish stories about “modern Ireland that are politically sharp, culturally tuned-in, creative, and rooted in real people’s lives.” They’re currently seeking pitches that explore:

- “Irish culture & youth culture”

- “Social issues & politics (housing, politics, student issues, injustice)”

- “Subcultures & underreported stories”

- “Internet trends and stories”

- “Lifestyle + identity (relationships, dating, student life, mental health, drugs)”

- “The Irish language”

- “Arts and design”

- "Local investigations across the island of Ireland"

Their rates begin at €100 per piece. To learn more, refer to this page.

Women With Disabilities ACT is Accepting Submissions for Chronic Mischief

Women With Disabilities ACT is a systemic advocacy and peer support organization in ACT region, Australia. They’re accepting submissions for the second issue of their yearly magazine, Chronic Mischief, as part of the ‘Our Autonomy’ Project. They’re inviting both new and experienced writers and artists to contribute. They’re looking for “unpublished work by women, non-binary, and gender diverse people with disabilities, with a strong focus on entries from people living in the Canberra region and surrounds.” They will pay an honorarium of $100 to contributors. For more information, refer to their post and submission guidelines.

Tolka is Open for Submissions

Tolka is “a biannual literary journal of non-fiction: publishing essays, reportage, travel writing, auto-fiction, individual stories and the writing that flows in between.” They’re open for submissions. They publish work by both Irish and international writers. Their guideline word count for work is 1,000 to 3,000 words. They offer a flat fee of ‎‎€600. To learn more, refer to their post and submission page.

Top of Las Vegas is Accepting Pitches for Stories

Top of Las Vegas is “a locals-first guide to where Las Vegas actually eats.” They’re accepting story pitches.

What to pitch them:

“Tell us what we’re missing.”

“A restaurant we haven’t added. A restaurant we’ve ranked wrong. A dish nobody’s talking about. A neighborhood we’ve slept on. A story thread you want us to chase (or one you want to write yourself). We welcome tips from regulars, servers, chefs, journalists, and anyone who eats in the valley with their eyes open.”

They offer flat rates of $250 to $600 for pitched guides and pay per word for reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.

Trails is Open to Pitches

Trails is a quarterly, print-only magazine for “the backpacking and trail community.” They cover backpacking and other human or naturally-powered means of sleeping outdoors e.g. bikepacking, canoe camping, and even rafting or mountaineering. They’re open to pitches for Issue 15. The thread of the issue is “Community.” The approximate pitch cutoff date is May 2026. They pay $0.50 to $2.00 a word for features (1,000 to 5,000 words or longer). To learn more, refer to this page.

MIT Technology Review's Editor is Looking for Pitches

MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. Their features and investigations editor is looking for pitches:

“Hi freelancers! I'm looking to assign what we call ‘Job titles of the future’—it's a fun, bitsy profile of someone working with new technologies. We have one in every print issue, recently featuring a wildlife first responder, a breast biomechanic, and a head transplant surgeon (yes, you read that correctly!). If you have an idea of someone who'd be a good fit, please pitch me! These are 400 to 450 words.”

The editor hasn’t mentioned the rates but according to their pitch guide, they pay $1 to $2 per word. If interested, email amanda.silverman@technologyreview.com. To read their editor’s post, click here.

Opportunity for a Freelance Copy Supervisor (Pharma Advertising)

A company is seeking a Freelance Copy Supervisor with pharma/healthcare agency experience to start as soon as possible. The candidate should have 6+ years’ copywriting experience in a healthcare or pharma agency, along with a strong understanding of MLR/FDA regulatory requirements and review processes. The role is remote (EST hours), runs through the end of June with a strong possibility of extension, and pays $60 per hour (W2). If interested, send your resume and portfolio to nmorrissey@onwardsearch.com. To learn more, refer to this post.

Guessing Headlights is Seeking Freelance News Writers

Guessing Headlights, an automotive and lifestyle publication, is seeking freelance news writers who can produce 5 to 6 short-form, fast-turnaround trending news articles each day. The writers should be able to confidently cover topics such as “law enforcement, traffic incidents, government-related stories, viral internet moments, and trending news.” Preference will be given to applicants bassed on the U.S. East Coast or those available during East Coast business hours. Compensation starts at $25/hour. If interested, email jobs@guessingheadlights.com. To read their post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun is Seeking Writers and Pitches

Rock, Paper, Shotgun is a website that offers PC gaming news, reviews, previews, and opinion. Their deputy editor is looking for writers and pitches:

“Any freelance writers who've got/are getting hold of a Steam Controller, I might have some paid work for ya.”

“And I'm still always looking for interesting hardware feature pitches!”

Their standard rate is £200 for an article of 1,000 to 1,500 words. If interested, send your pitches to james.archer@rockpapershotgun.com. To read their deputy editor’s post, click here. To learn how to pitch them, click here.

BuzzFeed is Expanding its Freelance Roster

BuzzFeed is a digital media company that delivers news and entertainment content to millions of people around the world. They’re expanding their freelance roster. They’re looking for “timely/trending writers covering pop culture & celebrity, internet trends, and lifestyle.” Rates start at $100 per piece. If interested, email your pitches to buzzfeedpitches@buzzfeed.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post, guide, and freelance pitch sheet.

Betches Media is Seeking a Contributing Writer, Pop Culture (Freelance)

Betches Media is “the ultimate digital media and lifestyle destination for women.” They’re seeking a Contributing Writer, Pop Culture (Freelance). The selected candidate will lead and grow their humor-driven newsletter presence. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience. This remote role pays $30 per hour for 6 to 8 weeks. To learn more, refer to this page.

Block Club Chicago is Seeking Pride Month Stories

Block Club Chicago is a reader-supported nonprofit news organization delivering reliable coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods. They’re seeking Pride Month stories based in Chicago. Think:

- "Feature on a Chicago LGBTQ+-owned business."

- "Looking back on a piece of lesser-known local LGBTQ history."

- "Highlighting how locals are fighting for LGBTQ+ rights & protections etc."

Please note that they do not publish first-person pieces, including op-eds and essays. Rates start at $150 per story. If interested, direct your pitches to kelly@blockclubchi.org. To learn more, refer to their senior editor’s post and this page.

VML/Passport Brand Designs is Seeking a Copywriter - Freelance

VML is “a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth.” VML/Passport Brand Designs is looking for a Copywriter - Freelance for their NY office. The selected applicant will work closely with “art directors and strategists to conceive and create concepts for digital, social, and traditional channels.” The applicant should have 3 or more years’ experience. Pay is $65 to $75. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Greater Good is Seeking Pitches Tied to Upcoming Holidays

Greater Good is the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center. They report on “scientific findings into the roots of individual and collective well-being, positive relationships, and compassionate behavior.” They’re seeking pitches tied to upcoming holidays such as Father's Day, Juneteenth, and July 4:

“Greater Good magazine is looking for pitches tied to upcoming holidays: Father’s Day, Juneteenth, July 4, and more. We're looking for research-grounded reported articles or personal essays tied to a pro-social value such as love, community, connection, gratitude, or resilience.”

“In particular, I'd love an essay from a father who doesn’t live with his children.”

Rates start at 25 cents per word or $300 for a personal essay. To learn more, refer to the editor’s post, as well as the magazine’s pitch form and writers guidelines.

Exhume is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of Resonance

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.

Good Tape is Accepting Pitches for The Chemistry Issue

Good Tape is “a bicoastal magazine and creative studio elevating cultural and critical coverage of the podcast industry.” They’re accepting pitches for written and visual content for Issue 04: The Chemistry Issue:

“For issue 04, we’re acknowledging something we’ve felt pulsating through every story we’ve covered since we started: chemistry. Behind every artistic endeavor, creators interact, combine, and reorganize to spark something new. Podcasting is no different. From the scientific to the sultry, we’re interested in the bonds that hold projects together, the experiments that push them forward, and the circumstances that can just as easily pull them apart. What makes a collaboration click or combust? Does chemistry have to be organic, or can it be crafted? Where does it arise in unexpected ways?”

For written content, rates are $175-$1,050 for digital and $250-$1,500 for print. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

The National Forest Foundation is Looking for Pitches for Light & Seed Magazine

The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They’re seeking story pitches for Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on how tech and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S. Specifically, they’re seeking pitches for “The Response,” a department that “uses the pillars of solutions journalism to investigate how people are responding to an issue of national importance.” Rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Film Daze is Accepting Pitches

Film Daze is “an independent publication and media outlet that provides a platform for the unheard, and underrepresented voices of the film community.” They’re accepting pitches for their Issue 01. There is no theme. Payment is $120 for Issue 01, $150 for Issues 02-03, and $200 for Issue 04 and beyond, based on the paid subscriber base at the time. The submission deadline for the first issue is June 1st. Interested writers should send their pitches to editorial@filmdaze.net. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.  

 

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