Future Matters is “a think tank that supports effective action on the greatest global challenges of our time.” They’re hiring a Freelance Writer-Editor for their policy work and thought leadership. This is a freelance role requiring approximately 15 to 20 hours per week. Compensation ranges from €65 to €90 ($75 to $100) per hour. The position is remote. English is essential for this role, while German is a plus. To learn more, refer to this post.

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.

Disegno is “a journal devoted to design and its impact on the world.” They’re commissioning an issue focused on the theme of “Transformation” in design. They’re seeking “stories, projects and imagery that can offer different interpretations of this theme, grounded in clear issues that pertain to contemporary design.”

For writers, they’re seeking pitches for “2,000-word articles that provide different interpretations of transformation in design, which should be linked to specific projects and issues from contemporary design disciplines.” They will pay £300 per essay and cover reasonable expenses.

To learn more, refer to this page.

Remote Writing Jobs is a directory of remote writing opportunities. They’re now officially a paying market. Their founder has launched an in-house publication dedicated to the craft, culture, and business of writing and they’re commissioning original work from writers at $1 per word. If you have a story about writing and the life that surrounds it then get in touch with them. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

ABC7 Los Angeles is looking for Freelance Television Newswriters. The ideal candidate will be able to “write scripts, edit video, and produce newscasts when necessary.” The candidate should have at least 2 years of broadcast news experience. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $23.26-$40.56 per hour. To learn more, refer to this job description.

FOX News Digital is seeking a Part-Time Freelance Editor, Breaking/Trending News – AM. The selected candidate will “collaborate with Editors & Senior Editors in leading editorial coverage for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com.” The candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in a daily breaking news environment. The role is based in New York, NY. The pay range is $36 to $43 per hour. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. ET to 2:00 p.m. ET. For details, click here.

MikeWorldWide, a leading PR agency, is seeking a Freelance CRM Strategist & Copywriter — Marketing Services: “We’re looking for a freelance CRM specialist who pairs deep platform expertise with sharp writing chops to help us strengthen client relationships and drive measurable engagement.” This role is fully remote within the U.S., though applicants based in New York City are preferred. The rate is $75 per hour for 25 hours per week. To learn more, refer to this job description.

Cella is a creative staffing and consulting agency. They’re looking for a Freelance Copywriter to “provide flexible, project-based support across marketing and communications initiatives.” The applicant should have 5+ years’ professional copywriting experience. Location: Telecommute. Job Type: Contract. Compensation: $45-$50 per hour. Details here.

Current Affairs is a magazine of political commentary and analysis. They’re seeking articles on the Gulf South region. They’re looking for “stories and artwork about climate change, labor, immigration, incarceration, environmental justice, and the people building a better future.” They welcome writers without a traditional publishing background. They pay $250 for online pieces (1,000 to 6,000 words), $350 for print articles (2,500 to 5,000 words), and $75 for poems. To learn more, refer to this post and their writer’s guide.

Lake Journal is an independent print magazine dedicated to celebrating New England’s lakes. Published three times a year, each issue focuses on “the unique character of one lake and its watershed.” The magazine is “an exploration of how the lakes inspire us to live creatively and in community, through narrative features or reported articles about the lake’s history, profiles of characters who live near the water, or organizations that are making a difference in the natural environment.” They’re accepting pitches for their inaugural issue, which will center on Lake Winnisquam, NH, and its watershed. They will pay $150 to $200 for shorter pieces and essays, and $750 to $1,000 for longer reported features. To learn more, refer to this post and their contributor guidelines.

Guessing Headlights, an automotive media brand, is seeking a Freelance Weekend News & Viral Writer to “cover breaking news, trending stories, and viral content on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.” This role is ideal for “someone who enjoys spotting stories early, working independently, and turning developing events into accurate, engaging articles.” This position is fully remote and pays $25 per hour. If interested, email jobs@guessingheadlights.com. For more details, refer to this post.

“Freelance Senior Copywriter needed for 5 days’ work next week.

- Fully remote

- £300+ per day

- Outside IR35

Looking for somebody with experience across:

- Amazon content

- Retail copy

- Copy ideation”

If interested, email james@profilescreative.com. To learn more, refer to this post.

Next City is a nonprofit news organization that covers urban policy, planning, transportation, and design. Their mission is to “help equip city builders in their work of transforming cities.”

They’re currently particularly interested in reported news stories and op-eds on the following topics:

- Strategies for U.S. local governments, nonprofits, and service providers to mitigate the impacts of federal retreat and reprioritization (especially successful case studies)

- Strategies for U.S. cities and communities seeking to protect residents against ICE enforcement

- Cities Under Siege: In the face of urbicide and entrenched U.S. militarism, what is the role of American urban planners and city leaders who care about human rights, community ownership, and justice?

- In the Shadow of the Server: Local and regional responses to AI and data centers

- Innovations in transportation and mobility solutions

- Indigenous-led development in the U.S. and Canada

They’re open to pitches on any topics within their remit. Their typical flat rate is $500 for reported news stories. They typically offer an honorarium of $100 to $200 for op-eds. To learn more, refer to this page.

Defector, an employee-owned sports and culture website, is accepting pitches. They have raised their base freelance rates by 20 percent. According to their freelancer policies (last updated in April 2025), they previously paid at least $1,200 for longer essays and reported pieces, and at least $600 for shorter pieces. For details, refer to their deputy editor’s post.

Bicycle Comics is “an independent small press focused on poetry and comic strips.” They’re looking to commission 3 short, original essays for their upcoming anthology. If you write about public policy, political science, or the demographics of the federal workforce, this could be a fun summer project. Pay is $300 to $500. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

DDW is a publication covering luxury and culture. They're now shifting further into modern aristocracy, wealth, taste and the social worlds surrounding them. Think heirs, heiresses, legacy, status, power, old money, new money, social signalling and the cultural codes around wealth.

They're looking to commission writers with access, insight or fluency in these worlds — people who can write with precision, intelligence and cultural awareness. Particularly interested in voices who understand elite social ecosystems from the inside or close proximity, and who can move beyond surface-level luxury coverage into something sharper, more observant and socially literate.

They're open to features, essays, profiles, reported pieces and cultural observations (1,200–2,000 words, commissioned at ~ $400/article depending on scope and experience).

Pitch Laura Scalco at laura@dontdiewondering.com with email subject line PITCH

Be sure to include:

— relevant writing samples/portfolio
— a short introduction
— 2–3 pitch ideas

Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They’re looking for pitches about the future of transportation:

“Transportation is the largest source of climate pollution in the United States, accounting for roughly one-third of all emissions. America’s 284 million gas-powered vehicles consume more than 376 million gallons of gasoline each day, while airplanes burn nearly 71 million gallons daily. In short: The world cannot address the climate crisis without radically transforming how we move around.

Grist is developing a solutions-focused package exploring how the United States can break its reliance on fossil-fuel-powered transportation — and what a better system might look like.

We’re looking for place-based stories that examine real-world progress, reveal barriers to change, and provide lessons other communities can use. We welcome ideas of all formats — features, reported essays, multimedia, etc — and lengths. And we are equally interested in stories from and for rural and suburban communities, not just urban ones.”

Their rates start at 80 cents a word. If interested, email your pitches to pitches@grist.org. To learn more, refer their editor-in-chief’s post and their call for pitches.