14 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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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

GSW is Looking for a Freelance Copy Supervisor

GSW, a healthcare communications agency, is seeking a Freelance Copy Supervisor. The selected candidate will “serve as a lead member of a cross-functional team, manage and mentor junior level writers, and oversee the day-to-day workload.” The candidate should have 4 to 6 years of experience in pharma advertising. The role is temporary and based in Los Angeles, CA. The hourly rate for this position is $75. To learn more, click here.

The Global Network on Extremism and Technology is Seeking Pitches

The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is the academic research arm of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). They’re looking for pitches on “violent extremism & tech - with a focus on hard tech (3D-printed weapons, drones), AI use by extremists & PCVE practitioners, and online subcultures of nihilistic violence.” Rate is £300 per Insight (1,500 to 2,000 words). For details, refer to this post and this page.

Fast Company is Seeking a Freelance Copy Editor

Fast Company is a progressive business media brand that focuses on innovation in technology, design, leadership, and ethonomics (ethical economics). They’re looking for a Freelance Copy Editor to join their Digital Copy Team. The selected candidate will be responsible for copyediting posts of varying lengths; applying house style to posts; reviewing copy for social, video, and podcast teams; and more. The candidate should have 4 to 5+ years’ copyediting experience at a magazine or website. This is a remote, part-time contract role. The pay rate is $36 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Esses Has Posted a Pitch Guide

Esses is “a new publication for the people and lifestyle of Grand Prix racing.” They have posted a comprehensive guide to working for them as a contributor. Their rates for a magazine story range from $0.50 to $1.25 per word. To learn more, refer to their senior editor’s post and their pitching guide.

Mommy Poppins is Seeking Long Island-Based Freelance Writers and/or Social Content Creators

Mommy Poppins, a family events and kids activity site, is looking for Long Island-based Freelance Writers and/or Social Content Creators. Writers are expected to contribute 1 to 6 posts a month, covering kid-centric topics like “playground openings, children's theater, and the best places for animal encounters.” Content creators will work with their Social Media Manager to determine a workload suitable for both parties. Compensation is $50 per post and $50 per reel (negotiable after six months). These roles are remote. To learn more, click here.

BBC Travel’s Senior Journalist is Seeking an Atlanta- or Georgia-based Food Writer

BBC Travel’s Senior Journalist is looking for an Atlanta- or Georgia-based food writer for a story on soul food. Rate is $600. This story requires a quick turnaround so get in touch as soon as possible. For more information, refer to this post.

RUNHER is Looking for Pitches for Issue 004

RUNHER is “a space for narrative, longform storytelling around female, trans, and nonbinary athletes.” They’re seeking pitches for Issue 004. They’re especially interested in “exploring topics including track and field; adaptive running; safety in women’s running;  the business and financial side of women’s running; the politics of women’s and non-binary running; the effects of doping on the sport; issues plus-size runners face in the sport (especially in terms of gear); extreme racing, and more.” Features typically range from 1,000 to 3,000 words and pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this post and their pitch guidelines.

Make a Scene is Seeking New Live-Action Roleplaying Scenarios

Make a Scene is North America's European-style larp scenario festival. They’re looking for “brand new live-action roleplaying scenarios exploring the festival theme of Tempo to premiere at Make a Scene in August 2026.” Scenarios should be new, written in English, designed for at least two players, and playable in four hours or less. Accepted scenarios receive a $300 honorarium. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Revenue Rulebreaker is Looking for Pitches

Revenue Rulebreaker produces “stories and events about how microentrepreneurs actually make a living online.” For April, they’re looking for “pitches related to travel, moving and place or belonging.” The deadline to submit pitches is February 28. For May, they’re seeking “pitches related to parenthood + entrepreneurship.” The deadline is March 31. The rate is $200 per story. The minimum word count is approximately 600 words, and there is no maximum word count. To learn more, refer to their contributor guide.

ELLE is Seeking Freelance Writers

ELLE is a fashion and lifestyle magazine. They’re looking for freelance writers to write for their culture section’s main verticals: Movies & TV, Music, Books, and Theater & Arts. Rates generally start at around $250. To learn more, refer to their senior culture editor’s post and writing interest form.

Guessing Headlights is Seeking Freelance Automotive Trending News Writers

Guessing Headlights, an automotive and lifestyle publication, is looking for Freelance Automotive Trending News Writers to cover automotive news and trending topics. Writers should have a strong understanding of the U.S. automotive industry. This is a remote role. The rate is $21 to $26 per hour, plus performance bonuses. For more details, refer to their post and job description.

The Fox News Digital Lifestyle Team is Seeking a Freelance Lifestyle Writer

The Fox News Digital Lifestyle team is looking for a Freelance Lifestyle Writer to “produce a high volume of content for FoxNews.com, sourced from news sites, press releases, original sources, social media platforms, online forums, and more.” The writer should have 2+ years’ experience. This is a full-time, short-term role based in New York, NY. The pay rate is $28 to $36 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Chronic Pain Partners is Seeking Writers to Write about their Experiences with EDS and Mobility Devices

Chronic Pain Partners is “an organization dedicated to providing support, resources, and advocacy for individuals living with chronic pain, particularly those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and related conditions.” They’re seeking two guest writers to write about their experiences with EDS and mobility devices. They will pay $100 per piece. If interested, email your pitches to contact@karina-sturm.com. To learn more, refer to their post and website.

Business Insider's Editor is Seeking 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 on a few topics:

- “Homeowners who got a great mortgage rate on their house but now feel stuck”

- “Homeowners who recently gave up their great mortgage rate (and why)”

- “People in a rent-controlled apartment that's such a good price they won't or feel like they can't leave it behind”

- “Individuals who have changed their appearance (surgery, makeup, dye, etc) for their career, whether to look younger/older or to ‘get ahead’ at work”

- “Anyone who has purchased a tiny home (under 400 sq foot) or is living in one”

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

 

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