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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Freelance Copywriter Opportunity
Opportunity for a Freelance Copywriter:
“I'm looking for a Freelance Copywriter to support a premium lifestyle brand.
£200–£240 per day
3 days per week
Potentially ongoing
Experience across fashion, beauty or lifestyle communications
Confident writing BAU content including email, website/editorial and paid media copy”
If interested, email sunni@profilescreative.com. To learn more, refer to this post.
Sanity is Open for Pitches
Fansplaining is Open for Pitches
Fansplaining is “a weekly media outlet devoted to savvy writing about fans and fan culture.” They’re open for pitches:
“Fansplaining is a publication by, for, and about fandom. We’re excited to expand our freelancer pool and are always open to pitches. We are especially interested in global perspectives and marginalized demographics, and want to encourage early career writers to reach out as well—while our editorial standards are rigorous, we are excited to work with new voices.”
They pay $300 per piece. For details, refer to their post and this page.
MIT Technology Review is Looking for Pitches
MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re looking for pitches for their upcoming Breakthroughs Issue. They’re looking for big swings: “narrative features, essential profiles, and sharp reported essays to go in the feature well of the magazine.” The initial deadline for pitches is August 7. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their pitch guide.
Guessing Headlights is Seeking a Freelance Travel & Outdoor Lifestyle Journalist based on the U.S. East Coast
Guessing Headlights, an automotive media brand, is launching “a new digital publication focused on travel, the outdoors, road trips, national parks, and the unique places that make America worth exploring.” They’re hiring:
“We're looking for a Freelance Travel & Outdoor Lifestyle Journalist based on the U.S. East Coast with strong news instincts—not someone who writes destination guides, but someone who can uncover timely, engaging stories readers can't wait to share.
The ideal candidate loves finding stories about:
- National parks
- Airlines & travel news
- Wildlife encounters
- Road trips & roadside attractions
- Hiking & camping
- Theme parks
- Outdoor recreation
- Travel trends and viral stories
This is a 1099 freelance position starting at $25+/hour, depending on experience.”
For details, refer to this post.
The Margin is Looking for Pitches
The Margin covers “money, markets, culture — and everything in between.” Their writer and editor is looking for pitches:
“I’m editing, too, and freelancers, that means I WANT YOUR PITCHES! There are financial stories everywhere for those with the eyes to see them, and I want your eyes. We’re looking for canny financial reporters capable of working with numbers who can also make an argument in a strong, smart, opinionated tone. This isn’t dry, neutral news writing: the world of cash is one with many viewpoints. Stake your claim, and defend it, even if not everybody agrees with you.”
“For topics, try to either find the story in the money, or the money in the story. In our world of guerilla influencer marketing, Polymarket bets, and meme stocks, there’s a financial side to every big cultural trend. The reverse is true as well: as abstract as they may seem, twitches in the financial markets have real effects on day-to-day life.”
For new writers, they’re looking to assign stories in the range of 900 to 1,200 words. They typically pay $0.40 to $1.00 per word. If interested, email your pitches to anthony@themargin.news. To learn more, refer to this post.
Motley Bloom is Seeking Articles on Strategies that Really Work for Neurodivergent Traits-Based Living
Motley Bloom is “a curated collective focused on Neurodivergent First living.” They’re looking to commission a few pieces for fall: “We’re seeking 600-800-word articles on strategies that really work for neurodivergent traits-based living. How did you design your life around your sensitivities and strengths? What systems have worked for you—what was the unlock, and how did you build your system to last? We’re looking for innovative first-person perspectives based in lived experience. (And we love to bust those neurotypical myths!) Bonus if your topic relates to fall, back-to-school, preparing for the holidays, etc.” Rate is $300 for 600 to 800 words. If interested, email your pitches to pitch@motley-bloom.com. To learn more, refer to this post. To contact them, refer to this page.
Business Insider's Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor is Looking to Assign Some New Stories
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to assign some new stories. Here are some examples of what they’re seeking:
“- Amtrak experientials and stories about bidding for upgrades
- Personal essays about unique living arrangements (think: living with in-laws, moving back in with parents, living on a friend’s property, etc)
- Unique tips from frequent cruisers
- Cruise and flight experientials
- Dining at major chain restaurants for the first time
- Personal essays about things you’ve done to land or keep a job (ie, living in your car to save on rent, supercommuting between cities, living apart from spouse, etc)”
Rates begin at $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.
SCOUTED is Seeking Regular Columnists
SCOUTED is “a digital magazine of storytelling from the future of football.” They’re seeking “a handful of regular columnists to publish features in the magazine on a general cadence of once every 4-6 weeks, depending on the length / depth of the story.” They pay £100 per story. They’re seeking pieces generally 1,500-2,000 words in length. To learn more, refer to this page.
Business Insider's Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor is Looking for Pitches
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor would love to work with some new writers, especially if they have a great story about…
“- Downsizing homes and the unexpected perks, downsides, and trade-offs of living in a smaller space
- Moving to a new state or country for a dream job or a relationship
- Navigating conversations about (and different attitudes toward) money within a romantic relationship”
Their rates begin at $240 for stories around 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this pitch form.