🌞 Good morning! Below are the latest pitch calls for today!
Ankita Rao Editor [@GuardianUS] @anrao If you were laid off today please know I’m taking pitches (policing, climate, voting rights, news features) all the time.
Seyward Darby @seywarddarby [The Atavist] Seems like a good day to say that if you're a writer who wants to tackle a narrative longform story, pitch me: seyward@atavist.com
Fellow, Reporting on Disability Issues (March 8) The New York Times “is looking for an early-career reporting fellow who is a hungry, aggressive, supple writer and creative thinker who wants to join a yearlong, intensive journalistic experience. This fellow will work on our National desk to report specifically on stories that illuminate and explain issues facing people living with disabilities … The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m., New York Time, on March 31, 2021. Our advice is to apply well before the deadline.”
David Barboza @DavidBarboza2The Wire is looking for freelance writers based in Taiwan and Silicon Valley. Please message me if you're interested!
Creative Access @_CreativeAccess New #Freelance roles! Leading UK newspaper @Independent are looking for Freelance Writers, Sub-Editors, Digital Designers & Picture Editors! So, if you have 2-3 years experience, apply by 17/03. http://ow.ly/JHc750DQ8ZS
Maria Del Russo @maria_delrusso If you got laid off today or ever and have an interest in commerce style & beauty freelance writing for Insider please reach out to me! I am the style & beauty guides editor for Insider Reviews and am always looking for new writers. mdelrusso@insider.com
Anjie Zheng @anjiezheng I hate journo layoff days. I’m always looking for freelance writers at WeWork. Particularly those who write abt real estate/work life/small business but also ghostwriters and product writers. Get in touch: anjie.zheng@wework.com … we pay $800 per story
Rachel Feltman @RachelFeltman [PopSci] If you got laid off today (or ever! or never!) and have science/health/tech/DIY features to pitch, hit me up at rachel@popsci.com. I can't take a ton but I am always thrilled to have people pitching and I am indeed looking for features! Big ones, small ones, packages, etc. Also! Feel free to drop me a line if you have *ample experience* covering one of these topics and want to chat about being a regular contributor. Disclaimer: This kind of call always yields like 200 emails and all I am promising is to forward them to department heads … what I'm getting at is: I may not answer you and I'm so sorry!!
Jo Yurcaba @JoYurcaba [NBC Out] Solidarity to all the incredible HuffPost reporters/editors laid off today (as someone who was laid off a month into the pandemic). If you have any LGBTQ+ pitches, I’d be happy to consider them - email is in my bio.
Gameverse @gameversemedia We're looking for freelance writers and interns. If you love games and want to write online articles, see this Google Form
The Ashley @TheAshleysRR I'm also looking for freelance writers. If you write about reality TV & are looking for extra work contact me!
Latina Media @latinamediaco We're accepting pitches and pay $100 for 600+ word pieces! We want Latina and femme Latinx perspectives on media (TV/film/books, new or cannon) and current events, particularly BIPOC ones.
Jesse Steinbach @JesseSteinbach [Contently] hello hive! i'm looking for queer-identified tech writers who would be up for writing for a big tech brand (that's very nice and pays well!). extremely editorial in approach i.e. no product-focus, just good storytelling. any leads would be *chef's kiss*. i'd be your editor.
Sea to Sky Content @SkyContent I'm also looking for #writers in the #cannabis niche. SEO driven blogs, product reviews (yes, with product for Cdn writers). Rates are $25 cdn for 500 words. upwards of 8-10 blogs per month if you can handle it.
Likho @likhoindialgbtq We are looking for writers! [stories about LGBTQI communities in India] Write to editor.likho@gmail.com
BloggingPro @blproGameRant is looking for an eager and talented Freelance TV/Movie Features Writer: https://buff.ly/2PGZCdb#writingjobs#remotejobs
Aron White @AronTWhite Call for pitches! Looking for stories on solutions to biodiversity loss across South + Central Asia and the Himalayas, both positive case studies and interrogation of proposed interventions (unintended consequences, greenwashing etc). Pls PM with ideas Writers please email me at aron.white@thethirdpole.net
olga marina segura @OlgaMSegura [National Catholic Reporter] send me your best kim's convenience pitches osegura@ncronline.org … $200, ~900 words
Are We Europe: Feature articles of 1200-2000 words. All features will be paid. Range between €100-300 depending on format and length We’re commissioning pitches for feature pieces (1200-2000 words), personal stories, fiction, photography, infographics, illustrations, that tackle the themes below. We welcome all voices. The deadline for pitch submissions is 15 March. Commissioned pieces will be remunerated and appear in print in the second issue of BOZAR’s MAYDAY magazine.
YouthMusic.org.uk - CONTRIBUTING WRITERS (FREELANCE) We’re looking for budding music journalists to write about music, culture and the industry for our website. Youth Music aims to support young people in the early stages of developing creative careers, therefore we would particularly like to encourage applications from those aged 18-25. You don't need to have taken part in a Youth Music project to get involved. Fee: We pay a flat fee of £90 per article.
Jordan Zakarin @jordanzakarin If you were laid off by HuffPost today (or generally freelance), I’m the Innovation Editor at @Observer and I am very open to pitches in that space. If you have other kinds of pitches, I can help direct them, too. Email: JZakarin@Observer.com
Kristen Domonell @KDomonell Seeking pitches from writers living with #type2diabetes. Interested in POVs about the experience of living with your condition as well as tip-based content around diet and symptom management. $200-$250/article. Email in bio! #t2d#diabetes#diabetestype2
Edith Honan @edithhonan If you got laid off today (or if you're a journalist looking for freelance work) I am assigning stories at Insider /Business Insider and pay a competitive rate. Get in touch ehonan @ insider
FlairBox Magazine is always looking for new contributors. To write for our magazine, you’ll need to email a pitch in to Alex, our editor … Our payment varies from piece to piece, but in general we look to pay £50 per 1,000 words, or 5p per word. You’ll agree a fee with our editor when they commission your piece.
The Gay Goods @thegaygoods We are indeed accepting pitches! Email us at editor@thegaygoods.com (That's where you'll reach Mark, our EIC).
Andrea - Why aren't you wearing a mask?@DreBloom Twitter: In search of writers who have written about criminal justice, ideally someone who has experience writing videos but blogs could also work. This is a short-term freelance opportunity.
Randy Shulman @RandyShulman If any are interested in writing for @metroweekly they should contact me at editor@metroweekly.com.
Black Youth Project #BYP @BlackYouthProj We’re also inviting folks to submit pitches that pertain to Women’s History Month, Blackness and the impacts of ableism. And please let it be known, that there would be no Women's History Month without the labor and love of Black Trans Women … For original pieces of 800+ words, writers will be compensated at $100
Wyrd Science Magazine @Wyrd_Science LOOKING FOR NEW WRITERS Nothing wrong with the ones we’re working with, they’re great, but I’m always up for hearing from people who might want to write for us features/interviews, interesting think pieces or reviews (books/games). Experienced or not. My door is open & We pay Ltd space each issue but I want to try & bring in fresh voices & perspectives all the time This also goes for fiction writers too as i want a short story in every issue as well For more info, to say hello or pitch something, email me (John) - Wyrdsciencezine@gmail.com
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