Here’s a list of editors seeking submissions and pitches directly from writers on a wide variety of topics.
Most of these publications pay at least $200 – several pay up to $500 or more for features.
In addition to finding these calls for submission, we’ve also researched payment rates for every publication.
Keep in mind that you may need to negotiate pay. You should also carefully study the publication before submitting a pitch. If you’re not sure how to send in a high quality pitch, then please read this first.
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Jacob Jans
PS: Thanks for Fatima Saif for researching this article.
AssociationSuccess.org offers online leadership training to association industry professionals (i.e. people who run professional and social organizations). Through their articles, eBooks and collaborative virtual conferences, they look to inspire positive change within associations. They are looking for pitches for their blog. They publish only a handful of blog posts every week. They pay $0.25 per word for blog posts (400 to 800 words). Send your pitches to chelsea@associationsuccess.org. Read their content manager’s Tweet here. Contact them here.
Scalawag is a website and magazine dedicated to the American South. They are seeking “reviews and criticism from Black writers and reporters.” They want interesting stories that celebrate Southern culture, art, and creativity. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. Send your pitches to alysia@scalawagmagazine.org. For details, refer to their Tweet and submissions page.
No Depression is a print magazine and an online publication about roots music. Their managing editor is accepting pitches for their Winter 2020 issue (called All Together Now) which will “focus on collaboration and community in roots music.” They want to share more diverse voices and also highlight underreported issues. Contributors must have experience with long-form (1,000 to 5,000 words), multi-source reporting. Rate is 20 cents per word and $100 per original, unpublished photo. Send pitches to hilary@nodepression.com. For details, refer to this Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.
Forbes is a global media company that covers business, lifestyle, leadership, entrepreneurship, and technology. They are seeking media and entertainment contributors. They will pay $250 per 5 posts. If interested, email their senior editor at dchmielewski@forbes.com. Read their editor’s Tweet here. Contact them here.
Referee Magazine is a source for everything officiating. They educate, challenge, and inspire sports officials at all levels. They are looking for writers who are also sports officials. They will pay $250 to $350 for features of 3,000 to 3,500 words and $30 to $50 for smaller pieces. Send resume, officiating credentials, and work samples to jpalmer@referee.com. To learn more, refer to this Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.
Bernard & Hawkes is a Boston-based startup that curates local getaways near you and shares information and inspiration to help you relax at home. They are accepting freelance pitches. They are “looking for essays or reported features on self-care and well-being, as well as Q&As/as-told-to stories/profiles with unique or inspiring people related to wellness.” They will pay about $150 to $300 per piece. Send pitches to jackie.homan@bernardandhawkes.com. For details, refer to this Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.
GreenBiz is a business-to-business media company that focuses on corporate sustainability practice and strategy. Their target audience is senior leaders in large corporations. These senior leaders’ “firms are driven by hardcore business goals as much as by sustainability ones, and they’re seeking to align the two.” Their editorial director is looking to assign some freelance assignments on energy and transportation topics. Pay is $200 to $500 per piece. If interested, DM her on Twitter. To learn more, refer to her Tweet and this page.
The Juggernaut is a publication that features untold and smart South Asian stories. They are looking for story pitches from experienced and well-sourced business and tech reporters. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.28 per word. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and this page.
The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization. They are seeking a regular London-based stringer. They are especially looking for pitches from journalists of color. Payment will be $500 per story with “possibility of eventually moving to a contract with guaranteed monthly stipend.” If interested, email their Europe editor at brighta@csmonitor.com. For details, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.
