Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest call for pitches directly from editors. Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch.

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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Maclean’s is a Canadian current affairs magazine. Their digital editor is looking for (nonfiction/journalism) pitches for the website – “compelling narratives about the country, good writing that helps life here make sense, and stories that amplify underrepresented voices. all of that is intentionally broad!” The editor is particularly looking to work with younger/less experienced writers who are looking for solid bylines, with BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ writers, though all writers can pitch. Pay is CAD300-500 for stories of 800-1,000 words (there is some flexibility). Details in the Twitter thread here.

Polygon is Vox Media’s gaming website. Their deputy editor of games is seeking pitches for their theme week called COMPUTER LAB. She is seeking “ideas about oregon trail, number munchers, the Cool Teacher who let you install doom mods.” Send your personal essays, historical deep dives, and more to maddy@polygon.com. Rate is $300+. For details, read their deputy editor’s Twitter thread and their pitching guidelines.

SafetyWing is “a travel and medical incident insurance built specifically for digital nomads.” They are accepting pitches. They are seeking “powerful, ambitious stories about remote work, digital nomads, borderless living, global citizenship, and internet countries.” They are looking for:

-City Guides (600 to 800 words) for digital nomads and remote workers

-Remote founder stories or interviews (1,000 words)

-Remote startup stories (1,000 words)

-How-To’s (1,500 to 2,500 words) on building a company remotely

-Essays (800 to 1,000 words) on internet countries and citizenship-as-a-service

Their rates start at $0.50 per word. For details, refer to this Tweet and this page.

TripSavvy is a travel website. Their senior editor is accepting pitches from LGBTQ+ identifying writers for their June Pride Month digital package. They are seeking “timely features, personal essays, ~hot takes~ and more re: LGBTQ+ travel.” Pay starts at $250. If interested, email your pitches to ataran@tripsavvy.com. Read their senior editor’s Tweet here. Contact them here.

Deadline: June 1st, 2022

The Objective is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes articles on communities journalism in the United States has typically ignored. They are “accepting pitches about systemic coverage issues within journalism, and how we can do better.” They pay around $200 to $600 per piece. They love publishing first-time writers. To learn more, refer to their co-founder’s Twitter thread and their pitch guide.

The Tyee is an online news magazine from Vancouver, British Columbia. They have revamped their pitch and submissions pages. They are currently (and always) looking for more perspectives on issues such as housing, Toxic Drug Crisis, BC Covid, and more. They pay a date rate of $250 or a little over $33/hour for a 7.5-hour day. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread and their revamped pitch and submissions pages.

Mobilisation Lab offers training in systems-based, people-powered advocacy to changemakers seeking greater impact. They have tweeted, “We are receiving pitches about campaigning in a time of growing fascism and misinformation: strategies, antifascism 101, grassroots approach to digital campaigning, campaigns targeting misinformation, etc. Pitch editor@mobilisationlab.org.” Rate is $300 to $400. There is no deadline, they are always open for pitches. They are open to international writers and are especially seeking stories outside of US/Europe. To learn more, read their Tweet and contributor guidelines.

Toronto Life is a monthly general interest and lifestyle magazine. They cover news, politics, current events, entertainment, real estate, food, and life in Toronto. They are open to pitches. They publish feature stories that contain in-depth reporting and intelligent analysis. They do so in the following types of formats: long-form investigations, profiles, memoirs, service packages, and photo essays. Word count is usually 4,000 to 6,000 words with a flat rate of around $3,500 to $6,000. Rate for shorter web pieces is around $400. They are also working on growing their pool of freelance writers so even if you don’t have a pitch, email their senior editor at sheima.benembarek@stjoseph.com. Read their senior editor’s Twitter thread here. Learn more about them here.

Punkee is an Australian entertainment and pop culture news website. Their deputy editor is accepting entertainment/beauty pitches: “I’m talking iconic ‘00s movies recaps, rants about Grey’s Anatomy plot holes, every Tom Holland role ranked, recreate your high school makeup routine, trial a placenta facial, get weird!” Pay is $250/piece. Send your pitches to twatson@junkeemedia.com. Read their deputy editor’s Twitter thread here. Learn more about them here.

Ladies Who Leverage Magazine is “a global women’s community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery.” They are looking for stories for the July issue of their digital magazine. The issue will consist of articles surrounding the theme “Flow.” They are seeking “stories that cater to the female entrepreneur, fusing business with lifestyle.” They will pay $150 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to info@ladieswholeverage.com. For more information, refer to this Tweet and their call for pitches.

Deadline: June 4th, 2022

Hireguide is “an interview intelligence platform that helps you hire the right person with skills-based interview questions, AI transcription, and training.” They are hiring a Content Writer for their blog. Topics are: “future of work, hiring practices, recruitment, I/O Psych or related topics.” They need one piece (around 1,000 words) per month. Rate is $300 per piece. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and their blog.

Healthy Rich is a personal finance website. They are looking for pitches about your radical money moves: “Have you made a radical move with your money — something that would make a financial planner’s hair stand on end? How did it pan out? Would you recommend it to others?” Rate is $200 per article (usually 1,000 to 1,500 words). Pitches should be sent to pitches+radical@danamedia.co. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: June 8th, 2022

Dissent is a website and quarterly print magazine that publishes political and cultural criticism. They are launching a new program to publish emerging writers. They want pitches for reported features, essays, cultural criticism as well as book reviews. They don’t want fiction. Rate is $0.50 per word for up to 2,000 words plus an additional stipend for expenses. They will give preference to writers under the age of 30. They encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class writers to apply. Interested writers should send their pitches and cover letters to inquiries@dissentmagazine.org. For details, read their Tweet and call for writers.

Deadline: July 1st, 2022

Southern Living celebrates the fascinating places, homes, gardens, foods, and people that define their region. Their senior digital food editor has tweeted, “I’m looking for freelance writers to pitch and cover Southern food and cooking content. Specifically interested in regional and local content with an eye toward diversity of geography and backgrounds.” Rates begin at $250 for 500-word pieces. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor’s Tweet here. Learn more about them here.

InStyle is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They are seeking freelancers who have interest/experience in commerce writing for their fashion and beauty roster. Their rates start at $500 for reported, well-researched pieces. If interested, email canello@dotdashmdp.com. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and their ‘about us’ page.

Infosecurity Magazine is an online magazine about information security. They are searching for freelance journos to join their team. They are looking for:

“- Permanent US News Reporter

– Short-term UK News Reporter (Holiday cover)

– Infosecurity Europe Event Coverage (21 -23 June, London)

– RSA Event Coverage (7-9 June, San Fran)”

If you are a journo who is looking for freelance work (permanent or short and sweet opportunities) and have tech reporting experience, then get in touch with them as soon as possible. They pay £0.28p/word for ad hoc freelance assignments. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.

Lost in Cult is an indie publisher and design studio. They are seeking pitches for volume 005 of their gaming journal, lock-on. They want “long form / essays discussions on particular games, narrative themes, game mechanics, hardware and more.” They pay £55 for 750 words; £110 for 1,500 words; £165 for 2,250 words; and £220 for 3,000 words. Read their Tweet here. Apply here.

JRNY Travel Magazine features travel stories, essays, and photos from some of the world’s best talents. They are currently commissioning for their next couple of issues. They are seeking pitches from POC writers. They are open to all destinations (except those that they have covered in the first two issues). For features, they pay £125 for 1,000 words and £250 for 2,000 words. If interested, email submissions@jrnymag.com. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread. To sign up to their contributors’ email list, refer to this page.

Deadline: June 6th, 2022

BELatina is a digital magazine that empowers women. Their freelance editor is urgently seeking Latine writers for the following projects: Latinas and motherhood; Latino food; and Latino history. Pay is $50 per 500 words. For more information, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor’s Tweet here. Contact them here.

Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They are looking for pitches: “What does true love look like today? We’re seeking stories about finding love, losing love, re-finding love, re-losing it…you get the gist!” The story should have “an in-depth narrative arc that traces the surprising and intriguing course of a one-of-a-kind modern romance.” Happy endings are not required. Rates start at $500. The average length of their stories is around 2,500 words. For more information, refer to their Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: June 1st, 2022

TripSavvy is a travel website. Their senior editor is accepting pitches from LGBTQ+ identifying writers for their June Pride Month digital package. They are seeking “timely features, personal essays, ~hot takes~ and more re: LGBTQ+ travel.” Pay starts at $250. If interested, email your pitches to ataran@tripsavvy.com. Read their senior editor’s Tweet here. Contact them here.

Deadline: June 1st, 2022

MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They are seeking pitches for their upcoming issue on mortality. They welcome “news, features, profiles, essays, and op-eds.” Rate is $1 to $2 per word. If interested, email your pitches to rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet and their ‘about’ page.

Deadline: June 3rd, 2022

Ladies Who Leverage Magazine is “a global women’s community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery.” They are looking for stories for the July issue of their digital magazine. The issue will consist of articles surrounding the theme “Flow.” They are seeking “stories that cater to the female entrepreneur, fusing business with lifestyle.” They will pay $150 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to info@ladieswholeverage.com. For more information, refer to this Tweet and their call for pitches.

Deadline: June 4th, 2022

JRNY Travel Magazine features travel stories, essays, and photos from some of the world’s best talents. They are currently commissioning for their next couple of issues. They are seeking pitches from POC writers. They are open to all destinations (except those that they have covered in the first two issues). For features, they pay £125 for 1,000 words and £250 for 2,000 words. If interested, email submissions@jrnymag.com. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread. To sign up to their contributors’ email list, refer to this page.

Deadline: June 6th, 2022