The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They’re seeking story pitches for Winter\/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on how tech and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S. Specifically, they’re seeking pitches for “The Response,” a department that “uses the pillars of solutions journalism to investigate how people are responding to an issue of national importance.” Rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Carla is a quarterly print magazine by Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles. They’re welcoming pitches for their 45th issue: “We are looking for writing that is pointed and pertinent to our time and place in arts and culture. Join our conversation, and submit pieces that you feel are vital to the fabric of L.A.’s art community and the contemporary moment.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n Rates are $375 for feature essays (1,500–2,000 words); $350 for interviews (1,200–1,500 words); $375 for photo essays; and $200 for reviews (650–850 words). To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch submission form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Earth Island Journal is “a print and online magazine dedicated to thoughtful journalism about the environment and other intersectional issues.” They’re looking for pitches for an upcoming special edition on education and the environment: “Know of an incubation of environmental innovation? Censoring content that's threatening the climate movement? Surprising impact of global heating on learning? Message us!”<\/p>\r\n\r\n They’re seeking on-the-ground reports as well as personal essays, reflections, and think pieces of various lengths. They pay a $500 flat fee for shorter pieces under 1,000 words; $750 to $1,500 for longer reports and essays of 1,500 to 3,000 words; $500 for interviews; and $400 for book reviews. If interested, email your pitches to submissions@earthisland.org<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re looking for pitches for their upcoming print issue. The theme is Kids. They’re seeking pitches for longer pieces: “narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays.” Please note they cast a wide net with these themes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n While this pitch call is aimed at journalists, experts with strong ideas are also encouraged to reach out. Rates are $1 to $2 a word.<\/p>\r\n\r\n To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild (SWG) is a not-for-profit cultural organization that “acts as an advocate to improve the status of Saskatchewan writers; encourages the development of writers at all levels; and strives to improve public access and awareness to Saskatchewan writers and their work.” They’re seeking pitches for articles, series, and industry interviews for Freelance, their magazine on the craft and business of writing. Rates are 20¢ per word. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Film Daze is “an independent publication and media outlet that provides a platform for the unheard, and underrepresented voices of the film community.” They’re accepting pitches for their Issue 01. There is no theme. Payment is $120 for Issue 01, $150 for Issues 02-03, and $200 for Issue 04 and beyond, based on the paid subscriber base at the time. The submission deadline for the first issue is June 1st. Interested writers should send their pitches to editorial@filmdaze.net<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their submissions page<\/a>. <\/p> <\/div>\r\n Shadowbanned Magazine is “unapologetic media for the next generation of the political left — independent, people-powered, and rooted in the worlds of politics and culture.” They’re accepting pitches for their Issue 05:<\/p>\r\n\r\n “Share with us your boldest essays, reviews, interviews, reports, articles, poems, features, and whatever else would never get a mainstream media editor’s approval. Work that challenges the status quo and pokes at the machinery behind it.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n “We’re looking for work whose ideology sits somewhere within the framework of the political left… and no, that doesn’t mean liberal. We’re not interested in critiques of dicktatorsheeps halfway across the world unless it’s our own in the so-called land of the free.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n They pay $50 for 800-1,000 words, $75 for 1,100-1,500 words, $100 for 1,600-2,000 words, and a flat rate of $60 for poetry and artwork. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Contrapuntal is “an independent non-profit publication devoted to delivering rigorously researched, accessible, and factually accurate journalism from a ground-up perspective.” They’re accepting pitches for a new project, Post-Panoptics: Embodied Surveillance and the Architectures of Control. They invite “investigative journalists, academics, artists, and practitioners to map how power concentrates through the surveillance gaze — and how we might analyse and understand it.” They’re commissioning deep-dive investigative features (5,000 words, €1,000), visual essays (€1,000), illustrated graphic essays (€1,000), analytical op-eds (2,500-3,000 words, €500), and artistic features (€200 honorarium). If interested, send your pitches to submissions.thecontrapuntal@protonmail.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and call for submissions<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Rewire News Group is a media organization that covers sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. They’re looking for pitches: “For our first 2026 call-out, we especially seek timely, incisive story ideas from journalists covering disability justice, science, and parenthood.” According to a post<\/a> by their executive editor, they pay $350 for op-eds and $400 to 500 for reported stories. For more details, refer to their Bluesky post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Publicis Health, the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Freelance Copy Supervisor. They’re looking for an experienced pharma copywriter with DTP work and previous launch experience. This position is fully remote (US). The hourly rate range is $75 to $80 per hour. If interested, email your resume\/portfolio info to laura.haubert@publicishealth.com<\/a>. For more details, refer to their talent acquisition manager’s post<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to commission some new stories. See below for some topics they’re looking for right now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n “Personal essays about:<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Moving to\/from\/within the US<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Unconventional living situations (living off the grid, in unique places, with in-laws or parents, in separate houses from your spouse, on a sailboat, etc)<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Unconventional travel arrangements (traveling with an ex, in-laws, parents, etc)<\/p>\r\n\r\n First-person experientials about:<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Ferry rides<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Flight upgrades<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Cruises<\/p>\r\n\r\n Travel stories:<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Packing guides for popular locations<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Stories from people who have traveled extensively (favorite places to visit, underrated gems, etc)”<\/p>\r\n\r\n Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Intellibright is a revenue-focused digital marketing agency. They’re looking for a Freelance Copywriter to write long- and short-form content including blogs, website copy, and marketing materials. The role is remote and pays $17 per hour. For more information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n OutKick is a multimedia platform that covers sports, media, and political news. They’re seeking a Freelance Writer. The selected applicant will be responsible for covering sports, sports culture, and pop culture stories. The applicant should have 2+ years of experience. The role is remote and pays $30.00 to $36.05 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Betches is a media and entertainment brand by and for women. They’re looking for a Freelance Comedy Writer to “collaborate across multiple teams and projects, helping punch up copy, shape concepts, and make everything funnier, sharper, and more distinctly Betches.” The writer should have 2+ years of experience. This is a freelance role, estimated at 4 to 6 hours per week. The hourly rate is $40 per hour. This role is based in New York, NY (hybrid). For details, click here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Project Healthy Minds is “a mental health nonprofit that runs like a tech startup.” They’re looking for a Copywriter (Freelance). The selected applicant will “help develop clear, empathetic, and credible written content focused on mental health education and services.” This is a remote contract position (up to 20 hours per a week). The hourly rate is $25 to $35. To learn more, refer to this job description<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Hyperallergic is a Brooklyn-based online arts magazine. They lead “the conversation on the political and social forces that shape the contemporary art world.” They welcome “sharp, inventive, and sincere art writing that is unafraid to challenge power.” Their standard rate for short reviews, essays, and articles (around 400 to 600 words) is $250 and for longer reviews, features, essays, and reported stories (around 800+ words), it is $500. If interested, send your pitches to pitch@hyperallergic.com<\/a>. To learn more about how to pitch them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Bolts is “a digital magazine that covers the nuts and bolts of power and political change, from the local up.” They’re always “looking to work with freelancers to report on critical voting rights and criminal justice stories across the United States.” They mostly publish stories involving original reporting and offer a default rate of $800 per story. If interested, email your pitches to pitches@boltsmag.org<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n 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 seeking 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, send your pitches to editor@planetizen.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Sixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They’re seeking pitches for writing and comix. They pay $150 per publication. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Wine Enthusiast Magazine is a wine magazine that features wine ratings, reviews, recipe ideas, pairing information, news, and guides. They’re accepting pitches from writers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n “At Wine Enthusiast, we’re enthusiastic about wine. Shocking, we know. But we’re also deeply committed to telling stories that span the beverage landscape, from spirits and cocktails to beer and beyond.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n “On Digital, we craft content that appeals to both the still-learning drinker and the seasoned aficionado. We cover basics, pop culture, travel, behind-the-bottle stories, industry news with takeaways for consumers, and more. Digital rates begin at $0.50\/word. “<\/p>\r\n\r\n “In Print, we entertain and empower readers with a mix of reported features, travel stories, and recipes. We also publish wine and spirits recommendations, which are selected in-house. From freelancers, we’re looking for previously unreported, meaty stories that go untold in other media outlets, such as profiles of innovative winemakers and other industry pros, colorful peeks into subcultures, opinionated essays, and more. We’re drawn to pitches with compelling narratives and human-interest angles.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and pitching FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their home and kitchen reviews team is accepting pitches:<\/p>\r\n\r\n “We’re looking for fun, buzzy story ideas featuring home and kitchen products that have solved a problem in your own space. Found a perfect organization strategy for your one bedroom apartment? Can’t live without a new, trending kitchen appliance? We want to hear about it! Our current priorities include sleep, floorcare, cleaning, furniture, an organization.” <\/p>\r\n\r\n The types of stories they publish:<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Buying guide (2,800 to 3,000 words) <\/p>\r\n\r\n - Individual review (1,000 to 1,200 words)<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Collection (1,000 to 1,200 words)<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Versus (1,000 to 1,200 words)<\/p>\r\n\r\n Rates start at around $250 for 1,000 words, or $0.25 a word. To learn more, refer to their associate editor’s post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you. Looking for more opportunities? 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Earth Island Journal is Seeking Pitches for the Upcoming Edition on Education and the Environment<\/h3>\r\n
MIT Technology Review is Seeking Pitches on "Kids" Theme<\/h3>\r\n
The Saskatchewan Writers\u2019 Guild is Looking for Articles, Series, and Industry Interviews<\/h3>\r\n
Film Daze is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Shadowbanned Magazine is Accepting Pitches for Issue 05<\/h3>\r\n
The Contrapuntal is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Rewire News Group is Looking for Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Publicis Health is Seeking a Freelance Copy Supervisor<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider's Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor is Commissioning Stories<\/h3>\r\n
Intellibright is Seeking a Freelance Copywriter<\/h3>\r\n
OutKick is Looking for a Freelance Writer<\/h3>\r\n
Betches is Seeking a Freelance Comedy Writer<\/h3>\r\n
Project Healthy Minds is Seeking a Copywriter (Freelance)<\/h3>\r\n
Hyperallergic is Accepting Art Writing<\/h3>\r\n
Bolts is Always Seeking Pitches on Voting Rights and Criminal Justice<\/h3>\r\n
Planetizen is Always Looking for Feature Articles<\/h3>\r\n
Sixty Inches from Center is Looking for Pitches for Writing and Comix<\/h3>\r\n
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider's Home and Kitchen Reviews Team is Seeking Pitches<\/h3>\r\n