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 Epoch Times is Seeking a Freelance Fact Checker/Editor
The Epoch Times is looking for a Freelance Fact Checker/Editor for their arts/culture section. Preferred candidates should have a background in the traditional arts. This role is remote and pays $18 to $30 per hour. If interested, email sharon.kilarski@epochtimes.com. To learn more, click here.
NBCUniversal is Seeking a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area
NBCUniversal is looking for a Freelance Digital Content Writer/Editor - NBC Sports, Bay Area. 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). To learn more, click here.
Duolingo is Looking for a Freelance Ad Copywriter
Duolingo is a platform that includes a language-learning app and a website. They’re looking for a Freelance Ad Copywriter for 2026. The applicant should have 5+ years’ experience creating ad copy for brand partners. The selected applicant should be able to work 5 to 10 hours a week. This is a contract role that can be based anywhere in the US. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Publicis Health is Seeking a Freelance Senior Copywriter
Publicis Health, the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a Freelance Senior Copywriter with DTC pharma experience. The applicant should be well-versed in social and able to write short, engaging, and conversational copy. Rate is $70 to $75 per hour. If interested, email laurahaubert@publicishealth.com as soon as possible. To learn more, refer to their talent acquisition manager’s post.
In Development is Seeking Stories about How Something Works — or Fails to Work — in the Developing World
In Development is “a new magazine dedicated to exploring how progress actually happens in the developing world.” They’re looking for compelling stories (2,000 to 4,000 words) about “how something works — or fails to work — in the developing world.” They’re especially interested in:
“- Unexpected success stories: projects, entrepreneurs, or policies driving real change.
- Comparative or historical insights: what can we learn from how different countries tackled similar challenges?
- 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.”
Payment is $2,000 per piece. For more details, refer to this post and their call for pitches.
MJBizDaily's Editor has Posted a Call for Pitches
MJBizDaily is a business publication that covers the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. and worldwide. Their executive editor has posted a call for pitches: “MJBizDaily is currently soliciting and accepting (and commissioning!) freelance stories that will add value to our B2b audience of cannabis industry operators, investors, and ancilliary businesses. The ideal pitch will note a development that moves the needle in the $60 billion (and growing) U.S. THC industry. If that sounds broad, it is: we're looking for businesses moves, regulatory developments, breakthroughs in product development and science and more.” They can pay $300 and up. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
The Objective is Always Looking for Pitches
The Objective is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes articles on communities journalism in the United States has typically ignored. They’re always seeking freelance pitches. Their budget currently allows them to pay $0.50 per word. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is Seeking Submissions
The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is a nonprofit print and digital magazine that educates the nonprofit sector through research-based articles and resources. They’re looking for submissions for their WE STOOD UP column: “We Stood Up offers workers, builders, & organizers the opportunity to share a first-person story from their work & world. If you would like to share a story about how you participated in organizing a more just workplace, please send your submission to NPQ.” They welcome submissions of approximately 500 words. Payment is $300 per accepted contribution. If interested, send your submissions to submissions@npqmag.org. To learn more, refer to their post and call for pitches.
Planetizen is Looking for Feature Articles
Planetizen is “a fiercely independent platform that creates, curates, and amplifies stories and resources to inform planning and people passionate about planning.” They’re always seeking feature article pitches that offer an expert lens to the key planning issues of today. They offer professional writers a flat rate of $500 for a feature or career-related article. If interested, send your pitches to editor@planetizen.com. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
Next City is Accepting Pitches
Next City is a nonprofit news organization that covers urban policy, planning, transportation, and design. They’re accepting pitches. According to their pitch guide: “Next City publishes reported solutions-oriented news stories written by journalists as well as op-eds written by practitioners and researchers in the fields we cover. These include urban policy, planning, housing, homelessness, inclusive finance, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, tech, design, environmental sustainability, arts, placemaking, public health, safety, philanthropy and nonprofits.” They’re currently prioritizing reported news stories that focus on:
"- Strategies cities, local governments, nonprofits and service providers are using to deal with federal cuts or attacks
- Transportation and mobility innovations
- Indigenous-led development initiatives"
They pay a flat rate of $400 for reported news stories.
They’re always open to op-ed submissions. At the moment, they’re “particularly interested in commentary and analysis on how local governments, service providers, nonprofits and philanthropic funders can effectively deal with federal cuts and uncertainty.” They offer a small honorarium of $100 to $200 for published op-eds (700 to 1,200 words). To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Narratively is Seeking Epic Longform True Crime Stories
Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They’re currently looking for pitches for epic longform true crime stories: “We want to see unique ideas for deeply reported stories that truly surprise and enthrall us with colorful characters and dramatic twists. Pitches shouldn’t feel like an episode of Law & Order we’ve already seen, but instead should hook us with a one-of-a-kind premise and enough detail to show how the story unfolds with a riveting, multi-act structure that feels like a movie we’ve never watched. We’re particularly interested in stories that spotlight true crime and delayed justice in underrepresented or misunderstood communities.” Rates start at $1,500. For more information, refer to this page.
Business Insider's Deputy Editor is Looking for First-Person Pitches
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking first-person pitches. Here are a few topics of interest:
“- Best life/love/career/social advice you've received from older relatives
- Home renovation regrets or unconventional choices that paid off
- Lifestyle x retirement — especially early — how it changed your perspective, wardrobe, hobbies, travels, etc (or how a loved one's retirement impacted your own life or plans)
- Changing your appearance for a job/to fit in at work (especially re: trying to appear older or younger)
- Moving for love or a job
- Unconventional living situations (moving in with in-laws, building a tiny home, buying a house with friends)”
Rates start at $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post and this pitch form.
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Mslexia is Looking for Pitches for Issue 109
Mslexia is a magazine for women who write. Their editor is seeking pitches on any aspect of creative writing for Issue 109. They’re especially interested in hearing from writers from diverse backgrounds. They pay £250 for features and £600 for main Agenda. If interested, send your pitches to maxine@mslexia.co.uk - by the end of this week would be great. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.