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.

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.

Playboy is a men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine. Their senior editor is seeking pitches for their March 2026 print issue. The theme is “escapism” but it’s not strict. They’re mainly looking for fun reported features. They’re also interested in “front-of-book, profiles, anything with unique access.” They’re also seeking stories for digital. Rates are about $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches to magdalene.taylor@playboycontractors.com. To read their senior editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.

Omniscient Digital is “an organic growth agency that helps B2B software companies drive business growth through SEO, GEO, and content.” They’re looking for an Australian Content Editor (Freelance, Contract). The selected applicant will be responsible for reviewing and refining long-form content in Australian English for their B2B SaaS clients. The applicant should have 2 to 3 years of experience. This role is remote and pays $35 USD per hour. For details, refer to this page.

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.

Apartment Therapy Media helps “people make their homes healthy, beautiful, and organized.” Their Lifestyle team is accepting “2026 pitches for stories tied to holidays, events, and observances happening in January, February, and March — think Dry January, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day.” They’re seeking personal, original, and timely ideas across their Lifestyle verticals:

- Life

- Cleaning

- Organizing

- Real Estate

Rates begin at $150. To learn more, refer to their post and pitch form.

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 looking for 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, email your pitches to editor@planetizen.com. For more information, refer to their post and this page.

Writer’s Digest is a magazine that helps writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. They publish six times a year. According to their editorial calendar, they’re open to pitches for the following issues:

- May/June 2026 (Theme: Write Like a Pro)

- July/August 2026 (Theme: Writing That Matters, Writing the Truth)

- September/October 2026 (Theme: Fostering Individuality in Writing)

- November/December 2026 (Theme: Harness Your Creativity)

- January/February 2026 (Theme: Write Your Book in 2027)     

As per their submission guidelines, they pay 50 cents per word for manuscripts. For more information, refer to their editorial calendar.

Crescent Butte Designs Co is “a boutique-sized multidisciplinary design studio that specializes in graphic design, web development and fine art production.” They’re looking for a Freelance Writer (Entry-level): “The ideal candidate will perform a range of tasks to support daily operations, contribute to team goals, and uphold our standards of excellence.” The role is remote and pays $35-$40 per hour. For more details, read this job description.

Critical Mass is a digital marketing and experience design agency. They’re hiring a Freelance Senior Copywriter with 5+ years of experience. They’re looking for “a seasoned writer who loves to collaborate with creatives and strategists to bring a digital voice to life.” The pay range is $60 to $65 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page.

Unreasonable Studios, a global creative production company, is looking for a Copywriter (Freelance). The selected candidate will “work closely with the creative team and an Art Director to create original ideas that drive businesses and brands.” The candidate should have 1+ years of experience at a creative agency. The role is based in New York, NY (hybrid). The rate is $350-$500 per day. To learn more, click here.

Compose.ly, a content-first SEO agency, is looking for Freelance Manufacturing Content Writers to create content for their clients. They’re seeking writers with 1+ years’ experience writing manufacturing content. The role is remote and pays $0.10 per word. To learn more, refer to this job description.

APA Books is looking to expand their freelance roster for “scholarly and clinical psychology book projects that include legal references.” They’re seeking “an experienced copyeditor with expertise in APA Style—specifically legal citations—to support projects on a contract basis.” This opportunity is open only to U.S.-based contractors. The rate is $40 per hour, and projects will be assigned as needed (with no guaranteed frequency). If interested, email mjeffery@apa.org. For more details, refer to this post.

Adecco, the world’s leading workforce solutions provider, is looking for a Freelance Recipe Copyeditor for a leading global meal-kit company. The selected applicant will be responsible for editing and reviewing approximately 25 recipes a week for clarity, consistency, and accuracy. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience. This is a 6-month contract (with the possibility of extension). The role is remote and pays $30 per hour for 24 to 40 hours a week. For more information, refer to this page.

This is an opportunity to work as a Freelance Conceptual Copywriter for a global beauty retailer. The selected applicant will collaborate with art directors to develop high-impact, strategic beauty campaigns. This role is UK-based (hybrid: 2 to 3 days in London office). Rate is £300 max (Inside IR35). If you’re interested, email jenny.taylor@majorplayers.co.uk. To learn more, refer to this post.

Typebar Magazine is “an irreverent online magazine publishing literary analysis, cultural criticism, and stories about typewriters.” They’re open to pitches: “Right now our interests include, but are not limited to: The mid-late aughts internet, critical reevaluations of cultural artifacts (ephemera or mainstays) from the 90s and aughts, and typewriters. We don’t have much interest in contemporary film or television and even less in earnest discussion of contemporary mega IPs. More broadly, we like academic-minded but accessible literary criticism and analysis regardless of genre or era.” Pay is $75 per essay. If interested, email your pitches to matt@typebarmagazine.com. To read their post, click here. To learn how to pitch them, click here.

Inverse is an online magazine that covers technology, science, culture, entertainment, and gaming. Their gaming editor is seeking freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage. They will pay $500+ for year-end lookback essays. If interested, send your pitches to shannon@inverse.com. To read their gaming editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.