The BREAK—DOWN explores “the political economy of climate and ecological crisis.” They’re open for pitches for their third print issue, Airborne, on “the importance of air in the climate crises, its role in environmental history + activism, and its future on a transformed planet.” They’re interested in “diverse interpretations of the theme, from carbon removal and mobility to struggles over urban pollution and the fate of the world’s forests.” They’re seeking “argumentative essays, memoir, original translations, photojournalism, reportage and dispatches from around the world.” Rate is £650 for pieces of around 3,000 words. For more details refer to their editor’s post and this page.

Oregon Humanities Magazine is a triannual publication that “connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities.” They’re open for submissions for their spring issue. The theme is “Labor.” They’re seeking stories about work, effort, and toil. They hope to address work of all kinds: “physical, mental, and emotional, done for money, for pleasure, or for the benefit of our families and communities.” They’re interested in “labor as a collective effort, as in the labor force or the labor movement, as well as individual exertions.” They welcome “all forms of nonfiction writing from Oregon residents, including essays, journalism, criticism, and excerpts from forthcoming or recently published books.” Their features generally range from 1,500 to 4,000 words. They pay all contributors $750 to $1,500 per piece. To learn more, refer to their post and call for submissions.

Campfire Stories is “a collection of books and card decks brought to you by Ilyssa and Dave Kyu to inspire deeper connections and storytelling in the outdoors.” They’re looking for nature and place-based stories for their new Oregon Coast collection. The stories should “capture the essence of the region, highlighting the distinctive natural features, flora, fauna, community, history, and experiences of the Oregon Coast.” They accept diverse forms of writing, for example, essays, prose, poetry, ballads, and short stories. Pieces should not exceed 2,000 words.

They’re looking to commission new pieces as well as consider existing stories. Payment is $150 for existing stories and $300 for commissioned stories. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.

Transitions (TOL) is “a nonprofit organization established to strengthen the professionalism, independence and impact of the news media in the post-communist countries of Europe and the former Soviet Union.” They’re looking for pitches from freelance journalists, photographers, and multimedia creators covering the Balkans:

“We’re looking for original, in-depth reporting that sheds light on key issues shaping the region today. We welcome a range of formats – from written features and video to multimedia and data-driven pieces.

We welcome pitches for:

- Reported features (1,000–1,500 words)

- Photo essays with captions or short accompanying text

- Video or multimedia pieces

- Explainers or visual stories that combine reporting with graphics, data, or maps”

They pay $250 for accepted stories or multimedia pieces. If interested, direct your pitches to editorial@tol.org. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Open Secrets is an online magazine that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep “secret.” They’re seeking original, unpublished personal essays (1,000 to 2,500 words) that “explore transformative, powerful human experiences, especially those that are often kept secret or hidden.” Rate is $50 per essay. For details, refer to their post and call for submissions.

Variable West is “a nonprofit magazine that supports and empowers the West Coast art world by nurturing regional communities and international conversations.” Wa Na Wari is “an immersive community art project that reclaims Black cultural space and makes a statement about the importance of Black land ownership in gentrified communities.” They have partnered to offer an art writer residency program based in Seattle, Washington. The residency will place “two writers in deep engagement with Wa Na Wari to produce six 600–800-word pieces of critical writing about the organization’s programming to be published on Variable West.” Rate for each piece will be $600. Writers based in Washington and those from the African diaspora are especially encouraged to apply. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

New Naratif is “a movement to democratise democracy in Southeast Asia.” This August, they’re seeking “stories on Southeast Asian-ness under the theme of Disarming the National Canon.” They’re looking for features or explanatory articles (1,500 to 2,000 words). They will pay $150 to $200 per published piece. For more details, refer to their post and this page.

Minority Africa is a digital publication that reports on African minorities using data-driven multimedia journalism. They’re seeking writers, journalists, and filmmakers who are interested in reporting stories about minorities within the African continent. Pay is $100 to $200 for standard multimedia features. For details, refer to this post and their pitch guide.

Grüns is a wellness company that sells vegan gummy supplements. They’re seeking a Freelance Product Development Packaging Editor for a special project. The selected applicant will be “responsible for thoroughly reviewing and editing product packaging artwork files against finalized packaging manuscripts to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance.” The applicant should have 1 to 3 years of experience. This is a remote, five-month contract role. Rate is $30 per hour for about 20 hours per week. To learn more, refer to this page.

GameSpot is a consumer-focused games website. The editor heading up their op-ed section is looking for pitches. Rates start at $175. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.

The Welsh Agenda, produced by the Institute of Welsh Affairs, is one of the top current affairs magazines in Wales. They’re seeking article pitches on any topic related to Wales’ constitutional future. They want to “hear from policy professionals, writers, freelancers and content creators who want to have their research platformed, ahead of the next Welsh Government.” As per a previous post by the Institute of Welsh Affairs, they pay £100-£150 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to welsh.agenda@iwa.org.uk. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Art UK is the online home of the United Kingdom’s public art collections. Their commissioning editor is commissioning stories about drawings. Rate is £250 per story. For details, refer to their commissioning editor’s post and their pitch guide.

Orion Magazine is an environmental magazine that publishes quarterly. From August 1 to 15, they will be accepting “nonfiction story pitches for their Spring 2026 Labor Issue: Working the Land (intersection between labor and the more-than-human world—animal rights, working creatures, and models of collectivity in nature).” According to this post, they pay $1,000 per piece. For more information, refer to this post and their general submission guidelines.

The Arena Group, an innovative tech and media company, is looking for a Freelance Commerce Writer. The selected candidate will contribute to their daily commerce content across their portfolio of brands, such as TheStreet, Parade, and Men’s Journal. The expected rate for this freelance, remote position is $25 to $35 per hour. To learn more, read this job description.

The Black Youth Project is “a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials.” They’re seeking pitches for “powerful stories that reflect the layered, radical lives of Black people—especially youth and young adults.” According to their submissions page, they pay $100 for original pieces of 800+ words. Send your pitches to info@blackyouthproject.com.  For more information, refer to their Instagram post.

Betches is a media and entertainment brand by and for women. Their VP of editorial is seeking “pitches on thought-provoking, conversation-starting stories about trending news, internet culture, friendship, and sharp social commentary.” Their rates range from $250 to $500. If interested, direct your pitches to melaniewhyte@betches.com. To learn more, refer to this post and their ‘about’ page.

Retro Gamer is a magazine that covers all aspects of retro gaming. They’re always seeking pitches for great, developer-led features. They usually pay £50 a page. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their website.

The Land, Food, and Freedom Journal curates “interdisciplinary conversations about Black food sovereignty, land justice, and art.” They’re seeking pitches and submissions for their third issue, focusing on Black food sovereignty and liberation. They want to hear from “growers, stewards, students, teachers, city folks, country kin, disabled, working-class, formerly incarcerated, trans, cis, and gender-nonconforming storytellers and artists who identify within the Black diaspora.” They welcome “essays, poetry, prose, art, visuals, playlists, multimedia pieces, research, case studies, and more.” They pay an honorarium of $350 to $750. For details, refer to their post and this page.

Remapping Debate is a news site that covers domestic public policy issues. They’re seeking one or more highly experienced reporters to do freelance pieces for them from time-to-time. These would be deeply reported stories, typically between 2,500 and 3,500 words, with a payment rate of $1.25 per word. For details, refer to their editor’s post and this page.

Compose.ly, a content-first SEO agency, is looking for a freelance website and brand copywriter to support the relaunch of FreelanceWriting.com. The ideal candidate will be “adept at crafting homepage copy, service pages, and other marketing-forward content with strategic keyword intent for marketer audiences (e.g., ‘hire a blog writer,’ ‘technical writing services’).” Pay is $30 to $45 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle/entertainment editor is seeking pitches on these topics: Amtrak travel; cruise experientials/mistakes/tips; and traveling with grandparents. Rates begin at $200 for 600 words. If interested, submit your pitches via DM or this form. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.