Opportunities 10/13/2021

Jezebel, Popular Mechanics, Black Femme Collective, and more.

The Study Hall Opportunities newsletter is a weekly compilation of pitch calls; freelance, part-time, and temporary gigs; events; fellowships, scholarships, awards, and grants; internships; and full-time jobs. It’s written by Chris Erik Thomas, who returned from an Italian vacation carrying an XL existential crisis in their carry-on baggage. The newsletter is released on Wednesdays. Once in a while, we take a day off for mental health breaks and holidays. 

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STUDY HALL PRESENTS: RESEARCH PRACTICE

—Research Practice is our Fall 2021 education series that will include talks and workshops that focus on developing practical skills necessary for conducting independent media work, particularly emphasizing how freelancers can protect their time and labor while monetizing their intellectual property and its derivatives. 

—Selling and Licensing Your Intellectual Property is a two-part seminar on October 22 and October 29 with entertainment lawyer Dani Oliva. The event will cover work-for-hire contracts and content licensing. The tickets are $20 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $15.

—Surviving the First-Person Industrial Complex is a two-part seminar on November 12 and November 19 with writer, editor and Top Down Studio founder Alana Hope Levinson. The event will cover what it really means to build a “personal brand” as a journalist today. The tickets are $60 and include both sessions, but Study Hall subscribers can use the code “FACTCHECK” for discounted tickets of $50.

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RESOURCES

Relying solely on, say, the Study Hall Opportunities newsletter to find work is like trying to do the “Y.M.C.A.” dance alone. It’s sad and please put your arms down. Just as that song takes a Village of People to perform, freelancing also takes a village… of resources. There’s no need to feel down, so pick yourself off the ground. It’s fun to read all the R.E.S.O.U.R.C.E.S.

-The NPR Diverse Sources Database links you up with experts from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the media. Search by state or expertise, and never make an excuse to fill your features with all-white experts again.

-The Rate Sharing database by the Freelance Solidarity Project has a searchable list of publications so you know what rates they’re paying for what kind of content. It’s an essential resource for making sure you get the best rate possible (or skip the stinkers who don’t pay well).

Want more resources? Check out the Online Violence Research Hub, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund; Developing An Investigative Pitch Guide; Britany Robinson’s Big List of Writing Deadlines; Study Hall Transcriber Database; Freelancing Guide/Editorial Contacts spreadsheet; #FreelancerPayGap spreadsheet; Pitch Guide Database; Chelsea’s Guide to Freelancing doc; Missed Pitches newsletter; PACER; Priya Krishna’s resources for food writing; Election SOS Report; and the Extremism Coverage Prep Guide.

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CALLS FOR PITCHES 

Please note that we are not endorsing every publication or company that is listed here. The decision of whether to engage with a publication or company is entirely up to the reader. In regards to pitch calls, we try to only share opportunities that have fair rates based on publicly available information. While we currently define “fair rates” as being above $100 USD for around 700-800 words and above $0.10 per word for longer pieces, we cannot guarantee that every publication pays this rate. If you have more information on a rate or exploitative business practices from a publication posted, email [email protected].

TIME-SENSITIVE PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–TIME Health is looking for pitches of reported features on two specific topics. The first is a feature of 1,800 words on “gut health that would be interesting to an audience of doctors (so, a new area of research or some other innovation or little-understand area of interest).” The second is a feature of 1,800 words on “something new and interesting related to health care [and] practice of medicine, again for an audience of doctors. Should be relevant now and for at least another six months or so.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays. The rate is $1 per word for both features. Send pitches to [email protected] with “PITCH: Gut Health” or “PITCH: Health Care” in the subject line by October 22. 

–Proto Magazine is looking for pitches of stories on medicine and its intersection in technology, policy, and culture. The rate is $1 per word for digital stories, including Q&As, and is $2 per word for longer print features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–National Geographic is looking for pitches of stories on science, animals, conservation, the environment, and other topics. The rate is $1 per word for a rate of around $1,000. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Live Kindly is looking for pitches of op-eds and reported essays from climate journalists, especially BIPOC and women. They are particularly interested in pitches on “the hypocrisy with climate activists, influencers, and thought leaders”, “white veganism is the new white feminism”, and other topics. The rates range from CAD $0.50 to $1 (USD $0.40 to $0.79) per word. Send pitches to [email protected].

–Newlines Magazine is looking for pitches of policy essays, longform reports, and other formats on “gendered issues most analysts and foreign policy professionals overlook.” They are specifically not looking for “op-ed pieces, polemical content, or activist and advocacy work.” The rates range from $600-$800 for pieces of 1,200-2,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Narratively is looking for pitches of stories on “what it was like to be part of a high school scandal, and how this shaped your life” (hell yeah). They are looking for experiences that have a narrative arc that would seem right out of Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, Riverdale, etc., but are specifically not looking for pitches that glorify bullying. The rates start at $500, with “room to go up for more ambitious stories.” Send pitches to [email protected] by October 27.

–Popular Mechanics is commissioning writers for their Expert Review team, which also publishes in Runners World and Bicycling Magazine. They are interested in writers with experience in running, tools, tech, cooking, gardening, gaming, grooming, and other topics. The rates start at $350 for pieces of 1,000 words. Send inquiries and pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Companion is looking for pitches of storyline and character analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and heartfelt personal essays on “Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis, Star Trek of all flavors, Firefly, The Expanse, and The Matrix (ahead of the new movie).” The rates are £200 (USD $273) for pieces of up to 2,000 words, and are £300 (USD $409) for pieces of 3,000 words. “They are as happy to hear from first-time writers as wizened entertainment journalism Jedi Masters.” Send your pitches to [email protected] with ‘Pitch: [the title of your pitch]’ in the subject line.

–W Magazine is looking for pitches of features from new writers. They are especially interested in pitches from women of color, LGBTQIA+, and disabled writers, but everyone is encouraged to pitch. The rate typically ranges from $250-$350 per article, but “pay varies based on story and word count.” Send pitches to @maxinewally. 

–The Forward is looking for pitches of op-eds on news, opinion and culture through a Jewish lens. The rates generally start at $250, depending on the scope of the piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Bitch is looking for pitches of features, essays, interviews, and underreported stories on the theme of “touch” for their upcoming print issue. The rates range from $250-$700 for culture stories of 600-1,000 words; $350 for dispatches of 1,200 words; and $700-$1,000 for features of 2,200-3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches by November 8.

–Eater Detroit is looking for pitches of reported stories, profiles, photo essays, and other formats on equity and justice issues in the city’s restaurant industry. The minimum rate wasn’t given but pays “up to $700, depending on the scope of the story.” See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by November 1.

–The Fence Magazine is looking for pitches of “first hand accounts of weird jobs [and] neglected scenes, and dispatches from unreported worlds” for the Facts section of their upcoming print issue. They are particularly interested in reports on music, sports, and neglected youth cultures. The rates range from £150-£250 (USD $205-$341) for pieces of 1,000-1,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–openDemocracy is looking for pitches of investigations and features on the impact of climate change in the North Africa and West Asia (NAWA) region for their NAWA newsletter. The rates range from £150-£300 (USD $205-$409) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–MadameNoire is looking for pitches of features, profiles, op-eds, reported pieces, and other formats on the intersection of Blackness, culture and womanhood from BIPOC women writers. The rates start at $200 and vary based on content and length. Send pitches to [email protected] with “PITCH: TITLE OF SAID PITCH” in the subject line.

–OutVoice is looking for pitches of reported features on the freelance industry, tips and tricks to build your independent business, and interviews with successful freelancers or stakeholders. The rates range from $200-$400 for pieces of 800 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Daily Dot is looking for pitches of reported features on internet rights, tech policy, telecom policy, and tech companies. The rates range from $200-$300, depending on length and scope. Send pitches to [email protected] with “FREELANCE PITCH” in the subject line. 

–Tape Collective is looking for pitches of personal essays, reviews, features, and articles that respond to the question “but where are you really from?” The rates range from £120-£180 (USD $163-$244), depending on length and form. Send pitches (max. 200 words) to [email protected] by this Tuesday, October 19. 

–Black Femme Collective is looking for pitches of personal essays, cultural criticism, interviews, and articles on the theme of “rest” from Black Queer Femme writers. The rates range from $150-$300 for pieces of 1,500-3,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] by October 24.

–Briarpatch is looking for pitches of investigative journalism, interviews, features, narrative reporting, and other formats that are “rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle.” The rates are CAD $150 (USD $121) for pieces of up to 1,500 words; CAD $250 (USD $201) for features of 1,500-2,000 words; and CAD $350 (USD $281) for research-based articles and investigative reporting of 2,000-2,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Autostraddle is looking for pitches of erotic stories from queer women and/or trans writers for their subscriber-only series Slick. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is $150 for stories up to 2,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Block Club Chicago is looking for pitches of “spooky season [and] Halloween stories based in Chicago.” They are interested in roundups of Chicago-based Halloween movies, stories about a neighbor’s elaborate decorations, stories about a neighborhood business doing something cool for the holidays, and other topics. They specifically do not want first-person work, including op-eds and essays. The rates start at $150 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Asian American Writers’ Workshop is looking for pitches of flash fiction by emerging and established Asian, Asian American, and Asian diasporic writers for their online magazine, The Margins. They are interested in short stories, excerpts, works in progress, and tableaus. The rate is $120 per piece of 500 to 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by November 15.

–Full Stop Quarterly is looking for pitches of reported journalism, personal essays, critical essays, interviews, and other formats on the theme of “cynicism” for their upcoming issue. The rates range from $100-$150 per piece. See their pitch guide for more info. 

***FOR MORE EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES, SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER.***

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

–The Markup is hiring a temporary enterprise reporter to cover surveillance, privacy, algorithmic injustice, and other topics. Candidates should have at least five years of news writing experience, and must have some experience filing public records requests. The position can be remote or based in New York, and requires working full-time for six months. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, October 17. 

–Input is hiring a freelance contributor to join their Style team. Candidates should know about all things fashion and streetwear, “from sneaker drops to business scoops to whatever dumb stuff Kanye may be doing.” The rate is based on experience and availability, but “can be as much as $700 per week.” Send inquiries to @abcdedgar or [email protected]. 

-Linktree is hiring freelance contributors to produce content for their blog. Candidates should have some knowledge of the creator economy, social media, tech, and marketing, and expertise in health, music, pop culture, beauty, fashion, food, finance, sports, or business. They are also hiring marketing writers to produce product tutorials and tips. The rates range from $0.25-$0.50 per word on average, depending on the scope and research needed for the story. 

–The Portland Press Herald is hiring a Portland, ME-based reporter to cover breaking news on weekends. Candidates should have some daily news experience, including a demonstrated proficiency covering breaking news. The position is part-time and requires working Saturday and Sunday. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

–SpotlightDC is accepting applications for its investigative journalism grant. The grant awards up to $10,000 for investigative or explanatory journalism projects focused on health care, crime, transportation, corruption, and other matters of public interest in the Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia regions. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

–Mother Jones is accepting applications for their paid Ben Bagdikian Fellowship program. Five fellows will build on their reporting and research experience and be offered a crash course in investigative journalism. The fellowship pays a monthly stipend of $3,250, and fellows are expected to work full-time for one year. Fellows can be based in either San Francisco or Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, October 17.

-The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is accepting applications for their paid Open City Fellowship program. The nine-month fellowship is split into two programs: the Open City Neighborhoods Fellowship and the Open City Muslim Communities Fellowship. Fellows will produce narrative nonfiction on Asian and immigrant neighborhoods in New York. Both programs include a $2,500 grant and include access to skill-building workshops. The deadline to apply is this Monday, October 18.

-The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is also accepting applications for their paid Margins Fellowship program. The one-year program gives four emerging creative writers an opportunity to produce writing for their online magazine, The Margins, as they make progress on a book-length work. The fellowship includes a $5,000 grant, mentorship, career guidance, and special residency space at The Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, NY. The deadline to apply is this Monday, October 18.

–POLITICO is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program in political journalism. The fellowship includes monthly training sessions, workshops, and mentoring and other training as well as editorial rotations for career exploration. Two fellows will be chosen to begin in January, and two fellows will be chosen to begin in June; it is based in Arlington, Virginia. Fellows will receive $60,000 plus benefits. The deadline to apply is October 30.

–Periplus is accepting applications for their 2022 fellowship program. The program offers mentorship to early-career BIPOC writers in the US who produce essays, fiction, longform journalism, poetry, memoir, criticism, and other forms of writing. Fellows will be expected to meet with their mentor once per month for 30-45 minutes. The deadline to apply is November 1.

–Grist is accepting applications for their paid fellowship program. Fellows can apply to the following programs: climate solutions, data reporting, environmental justice, Indigenous affairs, news and politics, and Midwest climate and environmental reporting. All fellowships are remote, pay $3,334 per month, and fellows are expected to work full-time for six months. The fellowship will begin on January 31, 2022, and the deadline to apply is November 15.

–Insider is accepting applications for their paid Home & Kitchen Editorial Fellowship program. Fellows will work with an editor to write stories, explainers, and how to’s. The fellowship pays $20 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week for six months. The program can be remote or based in New York. 

–Insider is also accepting applications for their paid social media fellowship program. Fellows will manage posting schedules across social channels, and will be responsible for distributing stories and breaking news over the weekend. The fellowship pays $20 per hour, and fellows are expected to work 9AM to 5PM EST on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, and 8AM to 4PM EST on Saturday and Sunday. The program lasts for six months and begins in January 2022.

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–Jezebel is hiring three staff writers to cover “the way gender informs our daily lives, from politics to culture to celebrity.” Candidates should have at least three years of daily writing experience and a deep familiarity with Jezebel. The position can be remote or based in New York. The salary is $55,000. The position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E.

–Bloomberg is hiring a reporter to lead their coverage of New York City and the state, including City Hall. Candidates should have a proven track record of breaking news, and fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

–Marie Claire is hiring for multiple positions, including an editor to pitch and write beauty coverage; an e-commerce writer to write stories on the latest deals; a social media manager to lead their social coverage; and a director to oversee all beauty and health content. Send any inquiries about the roles to ​​[email protected]. 

–Protocol is hiring for multiple positions, including a news writer to cover the tech world; a news editor to oversee their team of journalists; and a social media producer to write copy and manage social channels. Candidates for all positions should have at least one year of relevant experience. The salary for the news writer position starts at $50,000, and the salary for the news editor position “will be higher.” The positions can be based in San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C. 

–theSkimm is hiring a branded content editor to join their sales team and pitch branded content campaigns in pre-sale to prospective companies. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in digital media or content creation, including at least two years as a branded content writer or strategist. 

–The Marshall Project is hiring an engagement reporter to produce stories that rely on surveys, callouts, crowdsourcing, and other community outreach tools. Candidates should have at least three years of engagement journalism experience. The position can be remote or based in New York. The deadline to apply is October 31. 

WASHINGTON, DC

–Confidential, a new media organization, is hiring for multiple positions, including an audience editor to design and implement their social media strategy; an audio producer to launch and manage their podcast; a data visualization reporter to produce data-driven stories; a public health reporter to cover domestic and global trends in public health; a science and technology editor to cover climate change, artificial intelligence, big data, and other topics; multiple general assignment reporters to cover science, technology, economics, politics, and other topics; and multiple reporters to cover a specific beat of their choosing. The starting salary for all reporting positions is $70,000.

–USA Today is hiring a reporter to cover breaking and trending news on Congress as part of their Politics NOW Team. Candidates should have at least two years of journalism experience, and some reporting experience in Washington, D.C. is preferred. 

–Protocol is hiring for multiple positions, including a news writer to cover the tech world; a news editor to oversee their team of journalists; and a social media producer to write copy and manage social channels. Candidates for all positions should have at least one year of relevant experience. The salary for the news writer position starts at $50,000, and the salary for the news editor position “will be higher.” The positions can be based in San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C. 

CALIFORNIA

–Mother Jones is hiring a research editor to lead their Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program, including recruiting, training, and managing the editorial fellows. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, including fact-checking experience, and some coaching, mentoring, or teaching experience is preferred. The position will begin remotely but candidates must be open to relocating to San Francisco. The starting salary is $60,000. The deadline to apply is October 24.

–The Los Angeles Times is hiring a reporter to cover life, politics, culture and generational change in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the state. Candidates should have at least five years of journalism experience, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese or other Asian languages is strongly preferred.

–Protocol is hiring for multiple positions, including a news writer to cover the tech world; a news editor to oversee their team of journalists; and a social media producer to write copy and manage social channels. Candidates for all positions should have at least one year of relevant experience. The salary for the news writer position starts at $50,000, and the salary for the news editor position “will be higher.” The positions can be based in San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C. 

NORTHEAST

–The Philadelphia Inquirer is hiring for multiple positions, including a digital editor to grow the reach of their journalism; a coverage editor to cultivate writers and essayists for their Opinion section; an editor to manage their Politics & Governing desk; a social platforms editor to join its Programming & Audience team; and a data reporter to produce enterprise journalism anchored by data.

-Local reporter positions are available in Waterville, ME for a sports reporter at Centralmaine.com. 

SOUTHEAST

-Local reporting positions are available in Mississippi for a justice reporter (apply by November 1) at Mississippi Today. 

CENTRAL

–The TRiiBE is hiring a full-time, Chicago-based digital news editor to manage the news side of the editorial team. Candidates should have at least two years of management experience in an editorial role as well as a degree in journalism, media, or a communications field. The salary is $52,000 plus benefits. Send a resume, cover letter and published clips to [email protected] by October 28. 

–KCUR 89.3 is hiring a Kansas City, MO-based editor to manage Harvest Public Media, a collaborative project covering food, agriculture and rural issues throughout the Midwest. Candidates should have at least four years of editorial experience, including management experience. The starting salary is $53,600, commensurate with education and experience. The deadline to apply is November 3. 

-Local reporter positions are available in Lansing, MI for a watchdog reporter ($38,000-$40,000) and enterprise reporter ($31,000) at The Lansing State Journal. 

OTHER U.S.

–Honolulu Civil Beat is hiring a deputy editor to manage the newsroom, “including an editorial staff of about 20.” Candidates should have demonstrated success as an investigative and watchdog journalist, and some experience covering the state is preferred. The deadline to apply is November 5. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–Jezebel is hiring a staff writer to cover “the way gender informs our daily lives, from politics to culture to celebrity.” Candidates should have at least three years of daily writing experience and a deep familiarity with Jezebel. The position can be remote or based in New York. The position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E.

–Polygon is hiring a curation editor to produce and commission curated lists, recommendation essays, and other forms of content. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of entertainment history, including science fiction, historical fiction, superheroes, and more. 

–The Marshall Project is hiring an engagement reporter to produce stories that rely on surveys, callouts, crowdsourcing, and other community outreach tools. Candidates should have at least three years of engagement journalism experience. The position can be remote or based in New York. The deadline to apply is October 31. 

INTERNATIONAL

–Bloomberg News is hiring a Toronto-based equities reporter to “provide deep, real-time analysis on the Canadian and U.S. stock markets.” Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge and experience in both stock markets, and deep equity-market contacts.

–The Guardian Australia is hiring for multiple positions, including a correspondent and reporter in New South Wales; a correspondent and reporter in Victoria; a correspondent and reporter in Queensland; a political reporter in Canberra; an assistant state news editor and associate state news editor in Sydney; and an assistant picture editor and news producer in Sydney or Melbourne. The deadline to apply for the assistant state news editor, associate state news editor, assistant picture editor, and news producer roles is October 27; the deadline for the political reporter position is October 21; and the deadline to apply for all other positions is October 20. All positions are on a limited 12-month contract.

–Pocket Tactics is hiring a Bath, UK-based editor to manage their staff and oversee all published content, with an emphasis on mobile and Nintendo Switch gaming. Candidates should have at least three years of editorial experience and an exceptional knowledge of and a passion for mobile and handheld gaming. The salary is £30,000, and the deadline to apply is this Monday, October 18.

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EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

-The Economic Reporting Hardship Project is always looking for pitches of narrative-driven first person essays on economic inequality in relation to religion, immigration, education, race, sexual orientation, and other topics. The rate is roughly $1 per word, depending on the amount of reporting involved. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Atlanta Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on Atlanta’s past, present, and future — though they “occasionally publish stories from elsewhere in Georgia.” They are also interested in pitches on next year’s election and good, character-driven stories. The rate is $1 per word for print pieces. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–New York Focus is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on the re-entry process from New York jails and prisons, including on the intersection of mass incarceration and mass homelessness. The rate is $800 per investigative article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Fortune Magazine is always looking for pitches of feature-length stories on sustainability. They are particularly interested in business writers with experience covering sustainability, climate change, and ESG and impact investing. The rate is around $1 per word for features of at least 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drop is always looking for pitches for their new A Life in Five Bottles series, which tells the story of a life through the lens of five bottles of wine. They are particularly interested in interviewees in entertainment, popular culture, and fashion. The rate is $0.75 per word, and they pay on acceptance. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–CBS News is always looking for pitches of reported features, interviews, and Q&As on “Sports and entertainment, criminal justice reform, health and wellness, fashion, and everything else.” They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers, and are specifically not interested in pitches of essays or opinion stories. The rates start at $0.60 per word, but are negotiable. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Paper Gown is always looking for pitches of reported features, personal essays, and trend pieces on health care, mental health, chronic illness, sexual health, dermatology, and other topics. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC writers. The rate is at least $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-AFAR Media is always looking for pitches about air travel, cruises, culture, diversity in travel, food and drink, hotels, outdoor adventure, and sustainability. They are looking for book reviews, e-commerce roundups, essays, evergreen stories, features, op-eds, and news stories. The rate is at least $0.50 per word. See their pitch guide for who to pitch in each department. 

–ADP ReThink Quarterly, a new business publication focusing on people and pay, is always looking for pitches of people-centric business stories that illustrate “the power of the paycheck.” They want pitches that will “leave readers (payroll, finance and HR executives) feeling smarter.” They are especially interested in pitches from journalists in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Latin America, and specifically not looking for stories about the US or freelance finances. The rate is $0.50 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Commercial Observer is always looking for pitches of analysis, reported features, and profiles on commercial real estate, including housing, cities, and sustainability. They are particularly interested in pitches of stories in South Florida, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The rate is generally $0.50 per word for reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Input is always looking for pitches of reported stories, profiles, and personal essays on the intersection of technology and culture. The rates range from $0.50-$1 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–BBC Worklife is always looking for pitches on “how we work, live, and think.” They are particularly interested in pitches on hybrid work and workplaces, identity, and inequality. The rate is $600 for reported pieces of around 1,200 words. See their updated pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Shadowproof is always looking for pitches of original reporting and analysis on policing, incarceration, and abolition and liberation movements. They specifically want pitches from writers who have “previously covered these subjects at length,” and specifically don’t want pitches of op-eds. The rate generally ranges from $600-$1,200 for stories of around 1,500-2,000 words, or around $0.50-$0.75 per word, but “this is negotiable depending on the story.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Chatelaine is always looking for pitches of service journalism pieces on lifestyle, health, style, home, and food that appeal to their audience of Canadian women in their 30s-50s. The rate is roughly CAD $0.50 (USD $0.39 per word. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Canadian Business is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, and news pieces on business, tech, design, arts, and innovation. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD $0.39) per word for short profiles and CAD $1 (USD $0.79) per word for reported features. Send pitches to ​[email protected]. 

–The Toronto Star is always looking for pitches of reported features and first-person narratives on travel. They are especially interested in uplifting, aspirational, and inspirational angles. The rate is CAD $0.50 (USD 0.40) per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Gawker is always looking for pitches of pieces that are, among other things, “funny, smart, irreverent, fearless, iconoclastic, weird, new, different, specific, [and] somewhat rude at times.” The rates start at $0.33 per word for essays, and $0.50 per word for reported pieces. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected].

–Greater Greater Washington is always looking for pitches of original reporting, analysis, narrative features, and explainers for two limited series on “the intersection of equity and transit-oriented development in the Washington, D.C. region,” and another on “congestion pricing in the region.” They are especially interested in pitches from data journalists. The rate ranges from $400-$1,500 per article of 800-1,500 words, depending on the project. Send pitches to [email protected] with“ETOD” or “congestion pricing” in the subject line.

–Mic is always looking for pitches of essays for a collection of new series, including How I’d Fix It, Our Space, Hits Different, Call Me By My Name, Next to Normal, and Decolonize This. The rates start at $400 for essays of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Mic is also always looking for pitches of interviews, profiles, deep dives, reported essays, cultural analysis, and other formats on culture, politics, health, lifestyle, identity, and other topics. The rates start at $400 for short essays and $0.50 per word for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Strikewave is always looking for pitches of stories on labor and worker struggles. The rates start at $400 for stories of 1,500 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hipcamp is always looking for pitches of reported features, roundups, profiles, personal narratives, and guides on outdoor experiences, travel, the environment, land stewardship, agritourism, and outdoor culture. The rates range from $400-$800 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is always looking for pitches of first-person pieces, essays, reported stories, profiles, and other formats on the intersection of technology, business, and society. They are particularly interested in pitches on startups; how AI, VR, and other emerging technologies are impacting businesses and people; and movers and shakers in the tech industry. The rates start at $400 for non-reported essays and “scale up to $1 per word, depending on the level of reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–Slate is always looking for pitches of personal essays, reported stories, and “surprising takes on familiar topics” for their Future Tense section. They want pitches of stories “at the overlap of tech/science/policy/the future, but that can be interpreted broadly,” and specifically don’t want pitches that rely on single-study reports. The rate starts around $350 for pieces of 800-1,500 words, and increases based on reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–DAME Magazine is always looking for pitches of features on “human-centric, solutions-based stories” of people addressing problems in their community. They are particularly interested in pitches on climate solutions, disability rights, economy, poverty, infrastructure, and off-beat, weird, and quirky narratives. They are also looking for pitches of media criticism. The rates range from $300-$500 per feature. See their pitch form for more info, and sign up for their freelancer database to be considered for future assignments.

–Vietcetera is always looking for pitches of roundups, guides, and features on Vietnamese food, culture, and identity. You do not have to be Vietnamese to pitch. The rate is $300 for roundups and guides, and $500 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drift is always looking for pitches of longform cultural criticism on any topic. The rates range from $300-$500 depending on length, research, and reporting. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Giddy is always looking for pitches regarding sexual health topics that range from “erectile dysfunction and fertility to prostate health and testicular cancer.” They’re looking for reported features with 2-3 sources, such as doctors, therapists. The rate is $350 for pieces that are 800-1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Million Gardens Movement is always looking for pitches of how-tos, personal essays, and tips and tricks on gardening, including home gardening. They are particularly interested in pitches from BIPOC, queer, and young writers, as “gardening is seen as an old person activity.” The rate is roughly $300 per piece, but increases if high-quality photographs, videos, or graphics are included. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–5280 Magazine is always looking for pitches of front-of-book magazine pieces on Denver and Colorado. They are especially interested in pitches on travel, outdoor recreation, urban development, and business stories, “especially ones that speak to the intersection of those topics.” The rate is around $0.75 per word for pieces of 400-500 words (or $300-$375). See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–SELF Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features, service journalism, opinion and criticism, and other formats on health, fitness, beauty, lifestyle, food, and love. The rates start at $300 for stories with little to no reporting, $400 for service articles, and $800 for features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Companion is always looking for pitches of analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and personal essays on Stargate SG-1, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Dune. “The geekier the better.” The rates are £200 (USD $274) for 2,000 words, and £300 (USD $410) for 3,000. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch:” in the subject line.

–Vulture is always looking for pitches of recaps on TV shows. “Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask if we’re looking or whether [a show] has been assigned.” The rate is $250 per recap. Send pitches and inquiries to [email protected].

–Vegetarian Times is always looking for pitches of recipes, roundups, essays, interviews, reported features, and other formats “that position plant-based eating in the larger conversation about environment, economy, and culture.” The rates range from $150-$1,000 per piece, but “most pieces” range from $250-$500. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Slate is also always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, weird arguments, personal essays, and stories on misconceptions around health for their Science section. They specifically do not want single study stories. The rates range from $200-$400 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Slate is also (also) always looking for feature pitches on “gaming, music, anime, internet culture, TV, movies, cartoons, especially from BIPOC/non-male/non-cis writers.” They prefer criticism/commentary over personal essays and reviews. The rate is between $150-$400. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Stylist Magazine is always looking for pitches of pieces on fitness from female-presenting writers for their Strong Women section. The rate is £150 (USD $204) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

NEW: –i-D is always looking for pitches on “weird internet trends, fun beauty stuff, timely film lists, music or creative scene profiles, actually interesting moves in the gaming world” and “tiktok, queer shit, [and] nostalgia.” They are also interested in pitches on sex, dating, relationships, fashion, and beauty, and are specifically not looking for pitches of profiles. The rates range from £150-£200 (USD $204-$273), depending on the type of article commissioned. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Diem, a new publication for women and non-binary people, is always looking for pitches of interviews, explainers, longform essays, and stories on the intersection of gender and power in technology, health, finance, relationships, and culture. The rates start at $200 for pieces of 700 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected] with “Pitch for Diem” in the subject line. 

–Utah Business is always looking for pitches of features on innovative startups in Utah. The rate is $200 per feature of 1,000 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Coveteur is always looking for pitches of reported features, narrative-driven pieces, and personal essays on the intersection of beauty and culture. The rates start at $200 per piece, and increase based on “the scope of work and the time involved to produce the piece.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Architectural Digest is always looking for pitches of reported features, profiles, personal essays, and market and commerce roundups on decoration, renovation, conversation, and shopping for their design advice vertical, Clever. The rates start at $200 and “the majority of commissioned stories” are pieces of 700 words, and the rate is $300 for home tours of 600 words, including ”body copy, photo captions, and two lists at the end.” See their (extremely well done) pitch guide for more info.

–The New York Times is always looking for pitches of essays on puzzles, games, or language for their Wordplay section. The rate is $1.50 per word for an accepted, edited piece of 800-1,200 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Outlaw Report is always looking for pitches of original reporting, explainers, profiles, longform features, and investigations on “the fast-evolving world of cannabis in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.” They are particularly interested in hearing from writers of color who can contribute stories on a regular basis. The rate is $175 for reported stories of around 750 words. See their pitch guide for more info, and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Rabble is always looking for pitches from sex workers. The rate is CAD $0.25 per word up to CAN $200 (USD $159). Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Contributor is always looking for pitches of short features, news stories, and investigative work on “all things related to poverty, homelessness, housing in the Middle Tennessee area.” The rates range from $0.10-$0.15 per word, but they “sometimes pay more based on experience.” See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Trouble is always looking for pitches of pieces that have “concrete suggestions or novel arguments for how the climate left can advance its goals.” The rates range from $150-$300, depending on the length and quality of the piece. See their pitch form for more info. 

–SFGATE is always looking for pitches of pieces for their Culture vertical. They are particularly interested in pitches on new TV shows in August or September; weird SF history or characters; experiential stunts; unique subcultures; tech-adjacent stuff; and drug stuff. The rates range from $150-$300, but can increase based on the complexity of the piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Mental Hellth is always looking for pitches of “personal stories about your mental health journey; screeds on psychology and psychiatry; deep dives into psychological topics; book reviews; interviews with cool people, and more.” The rates start at $150 per piece for “simple stuff.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Well+Good is always looking for pitches of reported features, personal essays, and op-eds on health, mental health, food, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and fitness. The rates range from $150-$500+ for reported features, and range from $200-$400+ for personal essays and opinion pieces. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Insider is always looking for pitches of stories on your favorite things to do at Disney parks for their Disney Diaries series. The rates start at $140 per piece, and while stories must include photos, clear iPhone photos work fine. See their pitch form for more info.

–Art UK is always looking for pitches of stories on artworks in the Art UK database, though they also consider pitches that “don’t directly refer to the database.” They are especially interested in pitches on diverse or underrepresented subjects, including LGBTQ+ history, or portraits of Black subjects. The rate ranges from £100-£150 (USD $139-$208) per story of 800-1,500 words. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Mental Floss is always looking for pitches of lists or features on animals, art, COVID, DIY, entertainment, food, health, history, language, the Olympics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays or timely news stories. The rates start at $125 for short features of 500 words, $150 for lists, and $200 for longer features. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Fanfyte is always looking for pitches about wrestling, “the more unique the pitch the better,” with “no era off limits.” Rates start at $150 for listicles, $200 for essays and op-eds, and $250 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Remezcla is always looking for pitches of hot takes and opinion pieces on how Latinx communities are represented in the media from Latinx writers. The rates start at $100 for features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Hey Alma is always looking for pitches of essays revisiting “Jewish pop culture of the past for no reason, other than the fact that we can’t stop thinking about it” for their Late Take series. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Late Take” in the subject line. 

-Studio ATAO is always looking for pitches of analytical pieces on social justice issues for their Eat, Drink, Do Good newsletter. They are particularly interested in pitches from new, emerging, and QTBIPOC writers. The rate is $100 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] and [email protected].