The Metropole is the Urban History Association’s official blog. They’re soliciting pitches for their upcoming theme month, Selling the City:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“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.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They will pay $200 per accepted post. If interested, email your pitches to themetropole@urbanhistory.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and call for contributors<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n 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.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n 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<\/a> and their contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They’re looking for pitches about the future of transportation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n “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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n 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.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n Their rates<\/a> start at 80 cents a word. If interested, email your pitches to pitches@grist.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer their editor-in-chief’s post<\/a> and their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Feet in 2 Worlds (Fi2W) is “a news outlet and journalism training organization for immigrant voices.” They’re seeking pitches for their new multimedia series, City of Possibility. They’re commissioning stories focused on immigrant communities in New York City and Los Angeles. They’re open to digital (written) stories of 500 to 1,000 words, audio pieces, photo essays, and videos. Rates are $250 to $1,000. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Women With Disabilities ACT is a systemic advocacy and peer support organization in ACT region, Australia. They’re accepting submissions for the second issue of their yearly magazine, Chronic Mischief, as part of the ‘Our Autonomy’ Project. They’re inviting both new and experienced writers and artists to contribute. They’re looking for “unpublished work by women, non-binary, and gender diverse people with disabilities, with a strong focus on entries from people living in the Canberra region and surrounds.” They will pay an honorarium of $100 to contributors. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Mint Studios is a UK- and US-based content marketing agency that helps financial services companies acquire customers with content. They’re looking for Freelance Finance Content Writers. The selected candidates will write 3 to 4 articles a month for one client. The length of each article is usually 2,000 to 3,000 words. They pay $300 or £250 per article to begin with. Once you’re trained on their methodology and they’re confident in your writing (usually after 3 to 4 articles), they start paying $450 or £350 per article. For their payment clients, they pay $600 or £500 per article once you're trained. To learn more, refer to this job description<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n IGN is an internet media company that covers video games, TV, movies, tech, and comics. Their commerce editor is seeking freelance writers who are interested in writing for them: “The work is focused on advising people what to buy, finding the best deals, and helping those seeking out elusive products. If you're interested in writing about books, in particular, I'd love to chat with you (there are also opportunities to write about video games, TCGs, LEGO, board games, and more).” According to this guide<\/a>, rates for most pieces start at $300. If interested, email robert_anderson@ign.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their commerce editor’s post<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Dirt is a newsletter about digital pop culture. They’re accepting a limited number of tech pitches. Their standard rates begin at $0.50 per word. Q&As are compensated at $250. Most pieces are commissioned at 500-800 or 800-1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to editors@dirt.fyi<\/a>. For details, read their post<\/a> and pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Scientific Inquirer is “dedicated to exploring the junction where science and life meet, whether it’s in the lab or the studio or the diamond.” They’re looking for “cultural critics to explore where science meets society.” Rates are $50 for 750 to 1,000 words. Email your pitches to submissions@scientificinquirer.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Written In Air is “a new audio magazine connecting everyone, everywhere through sound, stories and the human heart.” They’re open for audio documentary pitches. This year, they’re interested in receiving more pitches from writers and journalists outside the audio world. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch callout<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Remezcla is an independent media brand that covers emerging Latin music, entertainment, and culture. They’re planning content around Our Heritage Month, so if you’re of Latin American descent and have a story to pitch, reach out to them at alexis@remezcla.com<\/a>. As per a previous post<\/a> by this editor, their rates begin at $200. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs “the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences.” Their editor is accepting climate and environment pitches. They commission a limited number of investigative or feature articles from freelance journalists each year and pay approximately $2 per word for those. If interested, send your pitches to jmckenzie@thebulletin.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and their general writer’s guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their interim features editor is seeking pitches for features and essays. The editor hasn’t mentioned the rates but as per this post<\/a>, rates begin at $1,500 for reported features of over 2,500 words. If interested, direct your pitches to leah.prinzivalli@slate.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their interim features editor’s post<\/a> and their general pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Creator Spotlight is a publication about “how creators build and manage their businesses.” They’re seeking pitches from freelance writers. What they’re looking for in this round of pitches: trend analysis (i.e., the rise of creator-centered communities); industry commentary (i.e., the corporatizing creator economy); practical how-to pieces about unique audience growth or monetization plays; multi-source reporting on a specific creator economy niche; data journalism; media criticism; etc. — if you can convince us it’s useful and compelling for our audience, we’ll consider it!” They will pay $0.50\/word for pieces ranging from 750 to 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Scientific Inquirer is “dedicated to exploring the junction where science and life meet, whether it’s in the lab or the studio or the diamond.” They’re looking for “movie & streaming reviewers with sharp, science- or culture-driven takes.” They pay $50 for 750 to 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to submissions@scientificinquirer.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Compose.ly, a content-first SEO agency, is seeking Freelance Manufacturing Content Writers to create content for their clients. The applicants should have 1+ years’ experience writing manufacturing content and the ability to produce high-quality SEO content. Rate is $0.10 per word. For more information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider’s deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is looking for pitches on the best piece of advice you received from a relative or mentor in their 70s, 80s, or 90s. They want to know how you used it to shape your career\/life. Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n If you’re a freelancer who has a penchant for retro, particularly the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), check out this post.<\/a> They have a lot of retrospective work coming up over the next month or so. They usually pay<\/a> £100 for 800 to 1,000 words.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their senior editor is seeking personal essays from people who have moving and housing regrets. The senior editor hasn’t mentioned the rates but according to their deputy editor’s post<\/a>, rates begin at $240 for 600 words. If interested, send your pitches to jorwig@businessinsider.com<\/a>. To read their senior editor’s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Prism is a U.S.-based, BIPOC-led news outlet that covers voting rights, electoral justice, criminal justice, racial justice, workers’ rights, immigration, the environment, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. They have had a policy to cover news about the U.S. and its territories, but are now revising it to “welcome pitches centering Palestine, regardless of a direct U.S. angle, because the consequences of U.S. policy and imperialism are global.” They usually pay $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Disegno is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of \u201cTransformation\u201d in Design<\/h3>\r\n
Lake Journal is Accepting Pitches about Lake Winnisquam<\/h3>\r\n
Grist is Looking for Pitches about the Future of Transportation<\/h3>\r\n
Feet in 2 Worlds is Seeking Pitches about Immigrant Communities in New York City and Los Angeles<\/h3>\r\n
Women With Disabilities ACT is Accepting Submissions for Chronic Mischief<\/h3>\r\n
Mint Studios is Seeking Freelance Finance Content Writers<\/h3>\r\n
IGN's Commerce Editor is Seeking Freelance Writers<\/h3>\r\n
Dirt is Accepting Technology Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
The Scientific Inquirer is Looking for Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Written In Air is Accepting Audio Documentary Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Remezcla is Accepting Pitches from Writers of Latin American Descent<\/h3>\r\n
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is Accepting Climate and Environment Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Slate is Seeking Features and Essays<\/h3>\r\n
Creator Spotlight is Seeking Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
The Scientific Inquirer is Looking for Movie and Streaming Reviewers<\/h3>\r\n
Compose.ly is Looking for Freelance Manufacturing Content Writers<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider is Seeking Pitches on the Best Piece of Advice You've Received From a Relative\/Mentor<\/h3>\r\n
Opportunity for Retro Gaming Freelancers<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider is Seeking Personal Essays about Moving and Housing Regrets<\/h3>\r\n
Prism is Accepting Pitches about Palestine<\/h3>\r\n
Fine Books Magazine is Always Seeking New Writers and Ideas<\/h3>\r\n