🧑🚀The Pitchfeeder: 26 new pitch calls for March 19
✒️ 26 new pitch calls for March 19, from @VICEasia, @LifehackerAU, @LaptopMag, @insider_reviews, @TechRadar, and more!
🌞 Good morning! Below are the latest pitch calls for today.
Lifehacker Australia @LifehackerAU “CALLING ON PITCHES Lifehacker Au is looking for freelancers with a fresh take. We're looking for unique story ideas, features and first-person experiences. If you've got an idea for our travel vertical or our new series 'We Need To Chat: A guide to life's most uncomfortable conversations', email a brief outline of your pitch to pitch.lh@pedestriangroup.com.au. We pay between $180 and $500, depending on length and subject matter.”
misssmith11 @misssmith11 “I'm looking for writers proficient in Linux for software and hardware reviews as well as tutorials and FAQs for @laptopmag. HMU!!! … $600 - reviews, $500-400 FAQs $100 or more for tutorials - it depends on how complex the topic is”
ADCANN @adcannca “CALLING ALL FREELANCE WRITERS! We are looking for junior writers who are knowledgable about the cannabis industry and marketing. A great foot in the door and there is lots of room to grow within ADCANN as our company expands. Looking for JUNIOR writers looking to get their foot in the door. Looking for short pieces for $50-100 CAD with the potential to grow as our publication grows. Not a super lucrative opportunity financially - but a good starting point for someone looking to make a few extra $”
San Francisco AIDS Foundation @SFAIDSFound “@WritersofColor We’re looking for Queer & Trans BIPOC in the SF Bay Area to write articles about Queer health, social & health justice, Covid, HIV, substance use, PrEP & more. Authors paid $350 per article. Email eland (at) http://sfaf.org for more info!”
The Land @LandofCLE [“a local news startup that reports on Cleveland's neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs.”] “Call for pitches The Land wants to hear from you. Follow the link below to review our submission guidelines. [from their editorial guidelines: “Typically, as a startup, we pay $50-100 for a news story, depending on length (either 300-500 words or 500-800 words, 1-2 sources), and $200 per feature article (approximately 1,000-1,500 words, multiple sources). We are happy to pay more for investigative pieces.”]
Maria Del Russo @maria_delrusso [of insider_reviews] “This rules. When you update it again, can you note that I also cover style and that my rates *start* at $250? Just want to make sure people know that they can pitch me for both!”
Variable Voice [An online journal of arts writing and criticism] “CALL FOR PITCHES” [rates from $50 - $250]
Sunnivie Brydum @sunnivie “Hi Rachel - could you add @yesmagazine to this amazing list? I’m the Editorial Dir. there; we do solutions journalism. Reported web stories start @ .35/word, print starts @ .50/word. Pitches to submissions at yesmagazine dot org, or direct to me at sbrydum at yesmagazine.”
Footprint Magazine @footprint_mag “We want your pitches! We're a small non-profit and pay £100 per 800 words. Our full pitching guide is here…”
chelsea brasted @cabrasted “hi freelancers — would love to get connected with someone experienced in tech writing for a couple of assignments for the @sidecarglobal blog. 25c per word. DM me!”
Kai @kaiadia “Bee Infinite Publishing is seeking submissions from BIPOC writers for their upcoming anthology, Future Splendor! See https:// beeinfinite.org/submissions for details and info on how to apply for their microgrants! #bipocwriters #WritingCommunity #scifi #afrofuturism cc: @WritersofColor Thank you for sharing! Bee Infinite is flexible with the deadline if writers need time. Don’t be discouraged—submit!! The microgrants are $200 and participating writers will get a benefits package that includes a monetary gift, a copy of the anthology and more!”
elisabeth sherman @shermanelis [@matadornetwork]: “i'm looking for basic trip planning stories and experiential stories for missouri & rhode island. lists are good! the basic structure is, this is a f+d experience that defines this place, here’s how to see it yourself. an luxury truffle hunting trip no else can take doesn't work … rate is $100 - $200, and i'm happy to answer questions and give examples of stories that have worked in the past. elisabeth@matadornetwork.com for pitches, don't pitch me in my dms though it will get lost 🙂”
CUE Art Foundation @cueart "We are currently looking for writers in the Philadelphia, PA, area to write an essay on James Maurelle’s upcoming exhibition at CUE, on view September 17 – October 23, 2021. The deadline to apply is April 9, 2021, at 11:59pm ET. For more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vrGMaF ["Writers are awarded a $600 honorarium"]"
Freelance Reporter, Streetsblog SF: "Streetsblog San Francisco, the city’s leading transportation news site, is looking for a reporter to expand our coverage by contributing regular articles primarily focused on communities in West and East Oakland, Bayview/Hunter’s Point and other historically underserved parts of the Bay Area" Salary $250-$350 per story
Katie Marie Davies @katiedavies91 Writers! We're currently commissioning content on feminist and pro-LGBTQ+ art, culture and activism in Poland. If you're interested, then drop by our submissions page and drop us a pitch … Alternatively, if you have a question that isn't answered on the submission page, then feel free to DM. We're always happy to work with new and emerging writers (and of course, all work is paid: you can find rates here: https://journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/…) [Features: £200 per piece]
S. Nicole Lane (she/her) @snicolelane “Hi! If you're interested in writing about sexual health and general wellness, my inbox is open for pitches and ideas (we pay). BIPOC, LGBTQ+, folks with disabilities, and chronic illness highly encouraged! nlane@getmegiddy.com”
VICE Asia @viceasia “VICE Asia is looking for writers and you can be one of them! Send your cover letter, CV, and writing samples to asia@vice.com”
Matt Swider (tracking PS5 / Xbox restock) @mattswider “Work news… I’m now US Editor-in-Chief of @TechRadar, which means I'll continue to grow our US presence w/ our entire talented team, connect you to the tech you want & hire new contributors. Like J. Jonah Jameson, I’ll also insist Peter Parker 'get me photos of Spider-Man! How to apply: I'm searching for ambitious freelancers to create meaningful content for @TechRadar during US hours & in Japan/Asia (phones, homes, fitness & EVs). My DMs are open. Can't wait to lead @futureplc to more success w/ GEIC @superbeav & G. Managing Editor @JJMcCann”
Nevada Independent @TheNVIndy “We are endeavoring to build the most diverse Opinion page possible. Contact editors@thenvindy.com if you are an aspiring columnist w/ strong points of view on Nevada-centric topics who can write at least once per month — and please RT so others see this.”
Niellah @NiellahArboine “Looking to commission interesting profiles, fun deep-dives, and features for the Lifestyle section at @galdemzine The bigger the idea the better! Please do send your pitches”
Street Roots @StreetRoots “We're looking to add a couple freelance journalists to our team of reporters. We pay competitively. Black, Indigenous and People of Color are encouraged to apply. DM @GreenWrites for more information.”
World Federation of Science Journalists @WFSJ “Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (@GENbio) seeks biotech, science, and pharma freelance writers in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Background in science essential and 1-2 years writing exp required. Email resume & writing samples to jsterling@genengnews.com
wayne @waynefromclue “Clue is hiring: want to write scientific articles for Clue? We're looking for Freelance Science Writers”
The GATE @TheGATE “Thanks to the generous support of a number of individuals, we're now accepting pitches [about Canadian entertainment and the arts] for a limited number of paid entertainment articles. There's no submission deadline, however we hope to commission 2 articles by March 31.”
Ginger Skinner @Ginger_Skinner “Sharing some happy news on an especially gray day: I am the new science editor at @TheBodyDotCom / @BodyPROHIV covering racial disparities in HIV prevention + care, among many other HIV/AIDS related issues. Tips, ideas, personal stories, pitches? Reach me at gskinner@thebody.com.”
Tamasha @tamashatheatre “WRITING OPPORTUNITY - LIVERPOOL! We’re looking for WRITERS based in this beaut city to work on a project with us. Keen? Then get in touch, fam! Tuyet@tamasha.org.uk Oh, and share and care, Twitter”
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