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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GSW is Looking for a Freelance Copy Supervisor

GSW, a healthcare communications agency, is seeking a Freelance Copy Supervisor to support their GSW LA team. 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' experience in advertising industry and 2+ years' pharmaceutical copywriting experience. The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $85. To learn more, refer to this page.

Business Insider's Deputy Editor is Seeking Pitches

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking people who fit the following categories and are down to write about it:

“- Americans who have retired abroad

- Individuals who have moved to be closer to aging parents, grandchildren, children (whether it worked out or didn't) — especially across countries

- Those in unconventional living situations (moving in with in-laws, building a tiny home on dad's property, buying a house with friends)

- People living in tiny homes or micro-studio apartments (under 200 square feet)

- Individuals sustaining (or who have recently sustained) unconventional living situations for a job (ex: commuting by plane once a week, renting RV near office...)

- Families who have moved abroad/people who have moved abroad for family (especially if it did not work out)”

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

FOX Sports is Seeking a Freelance Ticker Copy Editor

FOX Sports is looking for a Freelance Ticker Copy Editor. The selected candidate will be “responsible for writing and editing headlines as well as updating content for FS1, FS2, and FOX Broadcasting Company (FBC).” The candidate should have 2+ years’ editorial experience, ideally in the online or TV medium. This is a temporary role expected to last 2–3 months. Preference will be given to candidates based in the greater Los Angeles area, though remote applicants will also be considered. The pay range is $20.75 to $35.00 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Entreprenista is Seeking a Freelance Copywriter

Entreprenista is “a leading media company and vibrant membership community on a mission to celebrate and support ambitious women founders.” They’re looking for a Freelance Copywriter. The selected applicant will draft and/or edit copy for content to be published on the company's website and shared across social media. The applicant should have 1 to 3 years of experience. The role is remote and pays $20 to $35 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Observer is Looking for a Freelance Reporter—Philanthropy And Wealth

Observer is a website about business, arts, and entertainment. They’re seeking a Freelance Reporter to “cover the business of philanthropy, wealth, and institutional capital.” The reporter should have at least 2 years’ experience in business journalism. Their standard rate is $250-$400 per article for 600-800 words. This position is limited to U.S.-based applicants. To learn more, refer to this job description.

AKQA is Seeking a Freelance Senior Copywriter

AKQA is “a creative company at the intersection of imagination and technology.” They’re looking for a Freelance Senior Copywriter. The selected applicant will “craft exceptional copy across digital products and services, including UX content, interface writing, headlines, and long-form content for web and mobile.” The applicant should have 5+ years of experience. This role is remote (US based; East Coast hours). Compensation ranges from $3,600 to $4,500 USD per week. For details, refer to this page.

Business Insider’s Editor is Looking to Assign Stories

Business Insider’s lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to assign stories about:

“- Bidding for upgrades on Amtrak rides or flights

- Travel mistakes with service-oriented takeaways

- Personal essays about unique living arrangements

- Stories about intergenerational friendships/lessons

- Unique tips from cruise-ship employees and flight attendants

- Essays about big moves, especially if they’re tied to pleasant surprises or regrets

- Travel tips from people who live in (or grew up in) touristy locations”

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

Guessing Headlights is Seeking a Freelance Weekend Writer/Editor

Guessing Headlights, an automotive media brand, is seeking a Freelance Weekend Writer/Editor to “help cover viral automotive, transportation, police, and odd news stories.” The selected applicant will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing stories; verifying facts and source material; formatting and publishing content in WordPress; and more. The applicant must be located in the U.S. and available to work from Friday through Sunday. The compensation for this role starts at $25 per hour. If interested, email jobs@guessingheadlights.com. To learn more, refer to this post.

SlashGear is Seeking Freelance Technology and Automotive Writers

SlashGear covers “the tech and machines shaping how people live, work, and play — from consumer gadgets and streaming platforms to power tools, cars, gaming hardware, and military tech.” They’re seeking experienced technology and automotive writers. They’re hiring for two freelance paths:

- News Writer:

The selected applicant will write short-form news and evergreen content ranging from 300 to 900 words. The applicant will work a consistent schedule of their choosing (10 to 40 hours per week). Compensation will be $21 to $25 per hour.

- Feature Writer:

The selected candidate will focus on deep-dive, long-form features of 2,600+ words. There is no set schedule, but writers are expected to complete at least one feature per week. Rate is $0.08 to $0.10 per word.

These roles are fully remote.

To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

Business Insider's Editor is Looking to Assign Grocery Diaries

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to assign grocery diaries from regular Costco, Trader Joe's, and Aldi shoppers. Rates start at $230 per piece. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this form.

Deleted Saves is Open to Pitches for Checkpoints

Deleted Saves is “a quarterly publication focused on critical analysis of video games and their place in culture.” They’re open to pitches for Checkpoints, which are single essays published in between their quarterly issues. Rate is $275 per piece. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Rewire News Group is Open for Pitches

Rewire News Group is a media organization that covers sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. They’re open for pitches. Their editor is specifically seeking “stories on pop culture x RJ, medication abortion access, and community-driven repro + LGBTQ+ initiatives!!” According to a post by their executive editor, they pay $350 for op-eds and $400 to $500 for reported stories. For more information, refer to their editor’s post and this page.

The Bell is Seeking Story Pitches for a National Student Reporting Initiative

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.

The Metropole is Seeking Pitches on Theme of Selling the City

The Metropole is the Urban History Association’s official blog. They’re soliciting pitches for their upcoming theme month, Selling the City:

“We welcome submissions focused on efforts to brand and market cities, build infrastructure supporting urban commerce, and drive urban tourism, as well as posts on financialization and real estate as factors shaping cities. Present-day examples that make appeals to the historical image and legacy of a city are welcome, as are examples from the past of people trying to ‘sell’ a given city or the idea of a city.”

They will pay $200 per accepted post. If interested, email your pitches to themetropole@urbanhistory.org. To learn more, refer to their post and call for contributors.

 

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