Opportunities 11/17/2021

Remezcla, The Wall Street Journal, The International Women's Media Foundation, 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 can’t stop thinking about the Yassification of the internet. 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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THE MEDIA CLASSIFIEDS

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►The Nation is hiring a full-time multimedia editor to create and produce content for TheNation.com, YouTube, podcasts, and social media. Have at least two years of experience and a varied portfolio of work? Are you well-versed in web, mobile, and social media? Send your resume to [email protected]. 

►Do you love checklists? bonsai is seeking writers and editors to build a “Substack for checklists.” The new service from the founder of Geek Squad will let people subscribe to essential info in a new way, but first, they need your help to create the first batch of expert checklists. Inquire here.

►Off the Record, an email newsletter covering the media industry in New York City, is hiring a curious, energetic, and resourceful reporter. This position is full-time at an initial rate of $5,000 per month. Interested? Check out the job application here.

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***STUDY HALL EVENTS PROGRAMMING***

►RESEARCH PRACTICE: Our Fall 2021 education series of talks and workshops that focus on developing practical skills necessary for conducting independent media work, especially on how freelancers can protect their time and labor while monetizing their intellectual property and its derivatives. 

—Surviving the First-Person Industrial Complex is a two-part seminar that will conclude this Friday, 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. 

►ASK ME ANYTHING: A series of dialogues that will be hosted on our Slack channel covering topics that include: starting a newsletter, feature writing, investigative journalism, content strategy, and longform investigative journalism. 

—Feature Writing AMA with Study Hall co-founder and New Yorker contributing writer Kyle Chayka will take place next Monday, November 22 at 3 PM EST.

—Investigative Journalism AMA with Injustice Watch editor-in-chief Adeshina Emmanuel will take place December 1 at 3 PM EST.

—Content Strategy AMA with The Content Technologist creator Deborah Carver will take place on December 8 at 3 PM EST.

—Longform Investigative Journalism AMA with Injustice Watch senior reporter Maya Dukmasova will take place December 15 at 3 PM EST.

—Book Publishing AMA with All My Mother’s Lovers author Ilana Masad will take place January 5 at 3 PM EST.

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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.

NEW: -The Labor Action Tracker by Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations is a comprehensive database of strike and labor protest activity across the United States. The database should be a key asset for freelance and staff reporters on the labor beat. 

-The ​​Journalism Internship and Fellowship Deadline Calendar by Mandy Hofmockel is an essential tool for student journalists and recent graduates looking to land their next internship and fellowship gig. 

-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 NPR Diverse Sources Database; 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

–National Geographic is looking for pitches of travel articles on winter and holiday travel that “provide a deeper look at destinations, trends, and travel experiences through [the] lenses of science, culture and history, wildlife and wild spaces, conservation, and community.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of listicles. The rates range from $800-$1,000 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Runner’s World is looking for pitches of profiles on “diverse people who don’t seem like your ‘typical runner‘’ and stories on “running for reasons other than fitness.” They are also “looking to cultivate relationships with writers.” The rates start at $0.75 per word. Send pitches and inquiries to @paulinajayne15.

–Oregon Humanities is looking for pitches of personal essays and nonfiction articles on the theme of “care” for their upcoming issue from Oregon-based writers. The rates range from $500-$1,000, depending on the length and complexity of the piece. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by December 21.

–Popular Science is commissioning freelance tech critics to produce reviews, explainers, and product roundups on TVs, phones, smart home tech, PCs, monitors, and other topics. The rate is $500 per piece. Send inquiries and clips to [email protected]. 

–Vulture is looking for pitches of analysis, criticism, and reported features on True Story, Power Book II, Money Heist, The Witcher, Emily in Paris, Cobra Kai, Yellowstone, and Hellbound. The rates start at $300 for analysis and criticism for $300, and range from $350-$750 for features (depending on the assignment). send pitches to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

–Polygon is looking for pitches of reported stories on TikTok communities and subcultures, internet fandom, and “trends in how people are playing [and] island design” in Animal Crossing. They are particularly interested in “subculture stories (crosswordtok, dicemakers, mechanical keyboards); streaming trends (tiktokers w low-tech setups, therapists on twitch), [and] storied communities (neopets).” The rates weren’t, but previously started at $300 for reported stories in March 2021. See their pitch guide for more info.

–Glamour UK is looking for pitches of expert interviews, reported features, investigations, and first-person and opinion pieces on Christmas and New Years. The rate is £200 (USD $270) for “standard pieces,” and £300 (USD $406) for “more in-depth reports and investigations.” Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Index on Censorship is looking for pitches of opinion pieces and reported features on the fight for global freedoms. The rates range from £200-£350 (USD $270-$472) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Woman & Home is looking for pitches of op-eds on both timely and evergreen content relevant to audiences in both the US and UK. The rates range from £150-£200 (USD $202-$269) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected] with “PITCH or [title]” in the subject line.

–SFGate is looking for pitches of culture stories with timely hooks that “highlight something that you love about the city in a new way or go deep on the history of beloved venues.” The rates range from $150-$300 per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-Winter Gardens Film Festival is looking for pitches of articles and blog posts on a black and white film, Blackpool’s film heritage or its current scene, an aspect of filmmaking, and other topics. The rate is £100 $(USD $135) per article of 600 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches by November 26.

–Remezcla is commissioning a Latinx writer in the LGBTQIA+ community to review Arca’s upcoming albums, Kick II and Kick III. The rate is $125. Send inquiries to [email protected] by this Friday, November 19. 

–Wide Open Eats is commissioning freelance writers with “knowledge in either food, southern foodways, health, or recipes.” The rates start at $0.10 per word, but are higher depending on experience with the subject. Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

NEW EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–Type Investigations is always looking for pitches of investigative features on the “climate crisis, labor and economic inequality, the radical right, reproductive rights, the long tail of COVID, threats to democracy, and other stories about powerful institutions and people.” They are a nonprofit newsroom that partners with local and national newsrooms to publish the work of freelance journalists, and are currently seeking pitches for 2022. The rates range from $3,000-$6,000 for pieces of 4,000-6,000 words, which is “in addition to the fee reporters get from the outlet their piece is ultimately placed with.” See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Drop is always looking for pitches of stories on wine. They are also always looking for pitches for their 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 rates start at $0.50 per word, and they pay on acceptance. Send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

–The Walrus is always looking for pitches of investigative features, essays, fiction, profiles, reviews, and other formats on Canadian politics, pop culture, art, health, science, climate, and other topics. The rates start at CAD $600 (USD $477) for pieces of around 1,500 words, and start at CAD $800 (USD $636) for pieces of at least 2,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send feature pitches to [email protected]. 

–Dirigo Collective is always looking for pitches of stories on media consumption and representation. They are also looking for pitches of stories relating to B Corporations and businesses as a force for good for their site ResponsiblyDifferent.com. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers. The rate is $200 per story. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–ONE37pm is always looking for pitches of op-eds and analysis on sports, “particularly the NBA, NFL, MLB, and major college sports (football, men’s, and women’s basketball).” The rate is $150 for pieces of 800-1,200 words. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–BuzzFeed is always looking for pitches of roundups, quizzes, and other content on TV, movies, and books for their Books section. The rates range from $100-$300 depending on length and format. Send book pitches to [email protected] and see their pitch guide for general pitch info. 

–Remezcla is always looking for pitches of stories on music, culture, food, identity, beauty, fashion, film, and TV, as well as hot takes and opinion pieces on how Latinx communities are represented in the media. They are specifically looking for pitches from Latinx writers. The rates start at $100. Send TV and film pitches to [email protected] and all other pitches to [email protected]. 

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

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS

-The Brooklyn Museum is hiring a part-time research assistant for an upcoming exhibition on the history of zines by artists in North America since 1970. Candidates should have at least two years of research experience, and fluency in Spanish is preferred. The rate wasn’t publicly disclosed, but the research assistant is expected to work 15-20 hours per week. There is no deadline to apply, but the start date is listed as “immediately.” 

–Salon is hiring a freelance video editor on a 10-week contract to edit multi-camera interviews for their new show, Salon Talks. Candidates should have some professional experience in media or TV. The rate per hour wasn’t publicly disclosed, but the position is remote and requires working at least 20 hours per week.

–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]. 

–The Guardian is hiring a London-based subeditor on a one-year contract to review and edit content for digital and print. Candidates should have extensive subbing and production experience, with both online and print experience preferred, and expertise in InDesign and InCopy. The deadline to apply is November 29. 

–Birdnote is hiring two producers on part-time contracts to lead the development of four or more episodes of Threatened, their podcast about protecting birds. Candidates should have some journalism experience, including narrative audio storytelling experience, and be fluent in both Spanish and English. One producer can be based in Puerto Rico, while the other can be based in Hawaii. The rate is $12,000, and the producer is expected to work 20-24 days “spread over approximately 24 weeks.” The deadline to apply is November 30. 

–The Daily Upside is hiring a contributing writer to produce stories on tech, healthcare, retail, general economics, and investing for their daily newsletter. Candidates should have at least two years of writing experience, and experience in business or finance news is preferred (but not required). The rates range from $0.40-$0.50 per word, depending on experience, and the writer is expected to work from three to 15 hours per week. Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

–The Daily Upside is also hiring a writer to produce deep-dive, longform features of at least 1,500 words. Candidates should have at least two years of writing experience, and experience in business or finance news or analysis is preferred (but not required). The rates start at $0.50 per word, and the hours spent per story will depend on the writer’s experience. Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

EVENTS

–Scalawag Magazine is hosting a free workshop on prison reporting on December 2. The event, “The Press in Prison: A Media Training and Guidebook,” will teach journalists how to work with, pay, protect, and support incarcerated writers. The event will feature both incarcerated writers and editors working outside of the prison system. The workshop is free but they ask those who can pay to make a suggested donation of $10. 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AND AWARDS

NEW -The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their United States Journalism Emergency Fund program. The program provides financial assistance to US-based journalists of any gender (including men) who have been “targeted as a result of [their] reporting at events related to the highly charged political unrest and polarization in the US.” The fund covers medical aid, mental health and legal services, and destroyed or stolen equipment or protective gear. Requests will be reviewed in the order they were received.

–The Global Reporting Centre is accepting applications for their Tiny Foundation Fellowship for Investigative Journalism grant program. The program provides grants ranging from CAD $5,000-$20,000 (USD $4,046-$16,185) to reporters that propose stories about big tech and government accountability. The fellowship is open to freelance and employed journalists. The deadline to apply for funding is November 30.

-The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting applications for their Kim Wall Memorial Fund grant program. The program will provide two grants of $5,000 to women or non-binary reporters who cover (broadly defined) subculture around the globe — and what Kim liked to call “the undercurrents of rebellion.” Candidates for the grant should have at least three years of professional news experience. The deadline to apply is December 16.

–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

-The National Press Foundation is accepting applications for their free Data and Accountability Journalism Fellowship program. The fellowship will allow 20 fellows from across the country to travel to Washington, D.C. for a five-day program on accountability journalism from January 9-13, 2022. “The all-expenses-paid program covers airfare, ground transportation, hotel costs, and most meals.” The deadline to apply is November 29.

-The Broad Institute of MIT is accepting applications for their paid science writing and communications internship program. Interns will receive mentoring and have the opportunity to research, report, and write stories, Q&As, blog posts, and other content. The internship is remote, pays $22 per hour, and interns are expected to work 20 hours per week for 12 weeks from January through March or April. The deadline to apply is December 1.

–The New York Times is accepting applications for their paid 2022-2023 New York Times Fellowship program. Fellows can choose between the following programs: audience producer of visual content; London-based reporter for their International desk; critic of the arts; data reporter for their Upshot team; Audience team member; Opinion Design team member; Op-Ed editor; editor in digital news design; graphics editor; Visual Investigations reporter; photo editor; photographer; disability reporter; print editorial designer; and reporter. All positions are represented by the NewsGuild of NY. The fellowship will pay “about $76,000” and include benefits. The deadline to apply is December 1.

–Chalkbeat is accepting applications for their paid Summer 2022 Reporting and Data Internship program. Interns will cover the effort to improve the school system for all children, especially for students who have historically lacked access to a quality education. The internship pays an hourly rate based on the cost of living in whichever city the intern is based in, and interns can be based in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and other locations. The deadline to apply is December 6.

–Daily Kos is accepting applications for their paid Emerging Fellows program. The program seeks to ”develop new and compelling progressive voices from historically underrepresented groups.“ Fellows will receive mentorship, editorial support, and participate in workshops, skillshares, and training. The fellowship is remote, pays $1,200 per month, and will run from February through July 2022. The deadline to apply is December 15.

-The Carey Institute for Global Good is accepting applications for their Logan Nonfiction Fellowship program. The fellowship aims to provide nonfiction writers, documentary filmmakers, photojournalists, podcasters, and multimedia creators a 10-week program to work on a deeply reported nonfiction project, including two nonconsecutive weeks at their campus in upstate New York. Accepted fellows do not need to pay tuition or residency fees. The deadline to apply is December 15. 

NEW: –NPR is accepting applications for their paid Above the Fray fellowship program in collaboration with The John Alexander Project. The program will provide one “up-and-coming radio journalist the opportunity to cover important but under-reported stories” on global public health or international migration. Applicants should have at least five years of journalism experience. The fellowship covers “all production and living expenses,” and the fellow is expected to prepare and edit the project in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is January 15.

NEW: -The Scripps Howard Foundation is accepting applications for their paid, year-long fellowship program in collaborations with Scripps Washington Bureau and The Texas Tribune. Fellows can choose between two tracks at each publication. For the Scripps Washington Bureau, the tracks are: investigative reporting for video and data reporting. For The Texas Tribune, the tracks are: multimedia reporting and data visualization development. The salary is $50,000, including full benefits, and the program runs from June 2022 through May 2023. The deadline to apply is December 19.

–The American Prospect is accepting applications for their paid, two-year John Lewis Writing Fellowship program in Washington, D.C. The fellow will contribute quick-turn political reporting, news, and analysis, as well as longer-term investigative and magazine projects. Applicants should have at least three years of reporting and writing experience. The starting salary is $58,000 and includes benefits and union membership in the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, “which secures an annual raise.” 

–The Chronicle of Higher Education is accepting applications for their reporting internship program. The interns will work as full-time reporters from January through May 2022. The internship pays $700 per week before taxes and applicants should be based in Washington, D.C., but they “may be able to offer flexible work arrangements, depending on your circumstances.” Send inquiries to [email protected]. 

–National Geographic is accepting applications for their paid science writing residency program. The writer will spend one year working on their Science Desk reporting, writing, and producing stories for print and web. Candidates should have at least one year of reporting or editing experience, including experience covering health and medicine. The rate wasn’t publicly given. The residency program is remote but may require coming to Washington, DC a few times throughout the year. 

JOBS 

NEW YORK

–Jezebel is hiring a senior editor to commission, assign, and edit feature-length stories, including interviews, profiles, and deep-dive investigations. Candidates should have at least two years of journalism experience, including experience managing writers, and “be able to edit and report on a landscape of gender — including non-binary identitie s— not just ‘women’s issues.’” The position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E.

–The Wall Street Journal is hiring for multiple positions, including an audience and strategy editor for their Coverage team; a photo editor for their Features team; a senior reporter to global finance; a reporter to cover the U.S. financial markets, including cryptocurrency; a reporting assistant to work with their senior personal tech columnist; a writer to cover hiring, remote work, and HR issues in a weekly newsletter; an editor to edit specialized content for professional audiences; and a reporter to cover corporate finance for their CFO Journal product.

–The City is hiring a reporter to cover one of New York’s five boroughs (borough TBD) and break local news in the neighborhood. Candidates should have at least three years of reporting experience and be a “scoop machine who generates exclusive, high-impact stories.” 

–MarketWatch is hiring an editor in chief to lead their newsroom and hone their voice to be “more conversational and accessible.” Candidates should have extensive experience overseeing a global financial newsroom or publication, and have deep knowledge of the financial industry, investment world, and business in general. 

–Native News Online is hiring a staff reporter to cover a range of issues affecting Indian Country. They are especially interested in candidates who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience, but they will “provide training and mentoring in journalism to the right candidate.”

-The Brooklyn Museum is hiring a managing editor to lead their Publications, Interpretation, and Editorial Services department. Candidates should have at least five years of editing experience at a cultural or nonprofit institution, and some museum experience is preferred. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

–NPR is hiring a deputy culture editor to direct their coverage of film, television, books, music, and visual and performing arts. Candidates should have at least five years of experience editing arts, entertainment and culture stories and at least two years of newsroom management experience. 

–The Washington Post is hiring for multiple positions, including a multiplatform editor and a night editor to join their News Service team; an associate producer to join their branded content studio, WP Creative Group; an editor to lead food and climate coverage for their Business desk; and a reporter to cover Meta, Facebook, and technology’s impact on the U.S. and the world. The deadline to apply is next Monday, November 22 for the News Service team positions; next Tuesday, November 23 for the Meta reporter position; November 30 for the food and climate editor position; and no deadline was given for the WP Creative Group producer position.

–CQ Roll Call is hiring a general assignment editor to join their legislative research and analysis editing team. Candidates should have at least two years of editing experience, and a deep familiarity with congressional operations and the policy-making process, including floor and committee procedures. 

–The Wall Street Journal is hiring a reporter to cover economics, including economic data reports. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience, preferably about economics, and be comfortable covering breaking news.

–Washington City Paper is hiring an editor to oversee coverage of upcoming concerts, museum openings, and readings for their City Lights section, including production of their annual arts guides.. Candidates should have at least one year of journalism experience, and “knowledge of the D.C. arts scene, present and past.” The starting salary is $40,000. 

-The American Press Institute is hiring an editorial assistant to curate their daily newsletter, Need to Know. Candidates should have at least three years of journalism experience, and a “strong grasp of or intuition for current issues affecting the news industry.” 

TEXAS

–MySA is hiring for multiple, San Antonio-based positions, including a copy editor to oversee reporters covering San Antonio, the Hill Country, and other parts of the region; a reporter to cover the South Texas region; and a reporter to cover Augstin and its surrounding areas. Candidates for all positions should have at least two years of relevant experience. 

CALIFORNIA

–The Los Angeles Times is hiring a managing editor to oversee their daily news coverage and multiple editorial departments. Candidates should have at least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least a decade of management experience. The deadline to apply is December 12. 

–The Wall Street Journal is hiring a San Francisco-based reporter to cover the business of social media. Candidates should have several years of experience covering tech and a proven track record of “landing high-impact exclusive and agenda-setting enterprise stories that penetrate the surface of high-profile companies.” 

–The San Diego Union-Tribune is hiring a community opinion editor to line edit essays and letters to the editor. Candidates should have at least one year of writing, editing, or production experience, and a knowledge of libel laws. 

–CalMatters is hiring for multiple, Sacramento-based positions, including a commentary editor to cull submissions and work with contributors; a water reporter to cover droughts, plumbing infrastructure, agriculture, and other issues; and a Capitol reporter to cover politics and policy, including the 2022 election. Candidates for all positions should have at least three years of journalism experience, and be familiar with issues impacting the state. 

–Sundance Institute is hiring a Los Angeles-based brand and editorial writer to develop, draft, and publish copy for their programs and marketing campaigns. Candidates should have at least four years of copywriting and editing experience, and knowledge of HTML is preferred. The starting salary is $62,400, commensurate with experience. 

-Stanford Law School is hiring a producer and editor to produce articles, blog posts, newsletters, YouTube videos, and other content for their Center for Racial Justice. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, and have knowledge of and familiarity with the history of racism in the US and its consequences. 

-Local reporter positions are available in Fresno for an early and K12 education reporter at The Fresno Bee.

NORTHEAST

–The New York Times is hiring an Albany-based investigative reporter to cover state government and politics, the 2022 legislative session, and the governor’s race. Candidates should have some previous reporting experience and be familiar with state bureaucracy and the capital’s lobbying and campaign fundraising cultures. The position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. 

-Local reporter positions are available in Colchester, VT for an All Things Considered host at Vermont Public Radio.

CENTRAL

–The Chicago Reader is hiring a managing editor to manage the proofing and closing of their print issues. Candidates should have some newsroom management experience. The salary range is $50,000-$55,000 for the managing editor. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, November 18.

NORTHWEST

–Crosscut is hiring a Seattle-based newsletter editor to track analytics and plan, produce, and publish their newsletters. Candidates should have at least two years of newsletter production and management experience, including a deep knowledge of newsletter and email analytics tools. The salary range is $61,000-$65,000. 

–Culture Media is hiring a Portland-based digital and social media editor to develop and implement web and social content for their cheese-focused publication. Candidates should have at least one year of editing experience, an in-depth knowledge of InDesign, and a passion for cheese. The starting salary is $40,000. 

–The Seattle Times is hiring a reporter to cover the social and economic impact of Amazon. Candidates should have at least three years of experience covering a beat, with experience in business and technology coverage preferred, and must be good at working with financial documents. The position is represented by the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild. 

REMOTE-FRIENDLY

–The Marshall Project is hiring a managing editor to oversee their new network of criminal justice newsrooms in cities and communities where local newspapers have shut down or been downsized. Candidates should have at least 15 years of journalism experience, including a decade of experience leading news coverage and managing journalists, and must be able to regularly travel to cities where their news teams will be based. 

–USA Today is hiring a reporter to cover breaking and trending news for their Entertainment and Lifestyle verticals. Candidates should have some experience covering breaking news. The salary range is $55,000-$65,000, depending on experience. The position can be remote or based in New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. 

–JSTOR Daily is hiring an associate editor to acquire and edit blog posts, columns, and other content suited for their audience of researchers, teachers, and autodidacts. Candidates should have at least five years of editorial experience, and experience in a small news publication is preferred. The salary range is $68,000-$75,000. The position can be remote or based in Ann Arbor, MI or New York, NY. 

–Latino USA is hiring an associate editor to shape and edit both long-term and quick turnaround stories by staff and freelance contributors for their weekly radio program. Candidates should have at least one year of experience writing or editing narrative, longform content, and must be fluent in Spanish. The position can be remote or based in Harlem, NY. The salary range is $53,000-$60,000. The deadline to apply is November 29.

–ProPublica is hiring multiple reporters to produce investigations that reveal injustices across the U.S., especially in the worlds of business or health care. Candidates should have a record of producing in-depth or investigative stories, and be able to produce both quick-turnaround investigations as well as longer projects. The starting salary wasn’t publicly given, but will be more than $75,000. The deadline to apply is December 5.

-The Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) is hiring a fact checker and copy editor to proofread and review research and other written content. Candidates should have at least two years of fact checking experience and a strong commitment to progressive social change and racial justice. The salary range is $53,000-$65,000. The position can be remote, but being based in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., or the San Francisco and Oakland Bay Area is preferred. The deadline to apply is December 10.

INTERNATIONAL

–The Guardian is hiring two London-based senior news reporters to produce UK-focused news stories and investigations. Candidates should have demonstrable journalism experience, including proven experience of writing news and features, and a strong understanding of important issues and stories affecting the UK. The deadline to apply is November 29. 

–The Wall Street Journal is hiring for multiple positions, including a Barcelona-based senior publishing editor to focus on financial news across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as a Hong Kong-based technology reporter to cover “the ways that new technology […] is affecting China’s society, economy, and politics.” Candidates for both positions should have at least two years of relevant experience. 

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ALL EVERGREEN PITCH CALLS, SORTED BY HIGHEST TO LOWEST RATES

–Rest of World is always looking for pitches of longform features on stories from outside the West that explore the impact of technology. They are especially interested in pitches from writers who are local to the region their story covers. They are specifically not looking for pitches of personal essays or opinion pieces. The rate is $1 per word for features of at least 3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

NEW: –Type Investigations is always looking for pitches of investigative features on the “climate crisis, labor and economic inequality, the radical right, reproductive rights, the long tail of COVID, threats to democracy, and other stories about powerful institutions and people.” They are a nonprofit newsroom that partners with local and national newsrooms to publish the work of freelance journalists, and are currently seeking pitches for 2022. The rates range from $3,000-$6,000 for pieces of 4,000-6,000 words, which is “in addition to the fee reporters get from the outlet their piece is ultimately placed with.” See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Insider is always looking for pitches of reported feature and photo essays on “original, illuminating, weird, groundbreaking stories from anywhere.” The rate is $1 per word for deeply reported narrative features and starts at $500 for photo essays. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

-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. 

–WIRED is always looking for pitches of features on “the ways science and technology are reshaping the world and what it means to be human.” The rates start at $1 per word and increase based on the level of reporting. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–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]. 

–Popular Information is always looking for pitches of investigative reporting on accountability journalism, particularly stories about corporate power. The rate is at least $1,000 per piece. See their pitch guide for more info.

–New York Focus is always looking for pitches of investigative and accountability reporting on New York state government and policy, and especially on Kathy Hochul’s administration. The rate is $800 per 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]. 

–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]. 

–Texas Highways Magazine is always looking for pitches of stories on “Texas’ scenic, recreational, historical, cultural, and ethnic treasures.” They are also looking for pitches for their print issue until the end of January 2022.The rate is $0.50 per word for digital stories, and $1 per word for print stories plus travel expenses. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to @emilylizroberts.

NEW: –The Drop is always looking for pitches of stories on wine. They are also always looking for pitches for their 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 rates start at $0.50 per word, and they pay on acceptance. Send pitches to [email protected] or [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]. 

–National Geographic is always looking for pitches of travel articles on public lands (national and international) and travel and wellness stories that “provide a deeper look at destinations, trends, and travel experiences through [the] lenses of science, culture and history, wildlife and wild spaces, conservation, and community.” They are specifically not looking for pitches of listicles. The rates range from $800-$1,000 per article. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–The Grade is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces on media coverage issues in the K-12 education system. The rate is $600 for pieces of 1,200 words, or “slightly more for pieces that feature original reporting.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–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].

–Modern Farmer is always looking for pitches of reported features, how-tos, and profiles on food, farming, agriculture, and climate change. The rates range from CAD $0.50-$0.66 (USD $0.40-$0.53) per word. 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 $0.40 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]. 

NEW: –The Walrus is always looking for pitches of investigative features, essays, fiction, profiles, reviews, and other formats on Canadian politics, pop culture, art, health, science, climate, and other topics. The rates start at CAD $600 (USD $477) for pieces of around 1,500 words, and start at CAD $800 (USD $636) for pieces of at least 2,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info and send feature 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].

–Hidden Compass is always looking for pitches of character-driven features, historical pieces, photo-driven narratives, and other formats. Every feature includes a crowdfunding campaign that splits profits between the publication and the writer. The rates are $400 plus 50 percent of crowdfunding proceeds for non-photo-driven features, and $600 plus 50 percent of crowdfunding proceeds for photo-driven features. See their pitch guide for more info.

–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.

–The Verge is always looking for pitches of reported stories on how technology intersects with business, health, politics, culture, and more. They are specifically not looking for opinion pieces, personal reactions to the news, and executive op-eds. The rates start at $350 per piece, and are “always negotiable.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–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 at $350 for pieces of 800-1,500 words, and increases based on reporting. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–DJ Mag is always looking for pitches of longform features on “an emerging sound, a reportage deep-dive into a subject surrounding dance music, culture and technology, or an opinion piece on a timely talking point.” The rates are £.20 (USD $.027) per word for features of 1,200-3,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–The Globe and Mail is always looking for pitches of stories on topics relevant to working women by Canadian writers for their new editorial initiative, Globe Women’s Collective. The stories will be published on both their site and in a weekly newsletter. The rates range from CAN $400-$500 (USD $322-$402) per piece of 400-500 words, and stories should feature one or two sources. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Canadian Business is always looking for pitches on “innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, ideas related to new ways of working, companies who are challenging the status quo, and smart takes on [Canadian] business news.” The rates range from CAN $400-$500 (USD $322-$402) per piece. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–China Dialogue is always looking for pitches of reported features, opinion, and analysis pieces on the environment and climate from writers based in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The rates start at $300 for pieces of around 1,000 words. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Bustle is always looking for pitches on pop culture and relationships, dating trends, interviews, and more. The rates start at $300 per piece, and increase with the amount of 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. 

–Men’s Health UK is always looking for pitches of features, first-person accounts, opinion pieces, profiles, and other formats on anything that will “help, educate, or entertain men.” They are specifically not looking for round-ups, listicles, or explainers. The rate is “upwards of £0.25 (USD $0.35) per word.” See their pitch guide for more info.

–The River is always looking for pitches of stories on schools, housing, economic development, labor, and health that are based in or relevant to the Hudson Valley or Catskills regions. The rates range from $0.20-$0.25 per word. Send pitches to [email protected].

–The Companion is always looking for pitches of analysis, long-form interviews, oral histories, and personal essays on Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis, Star Trek of all flavors, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Firefly. They are also looking for time-sensitive pitches on 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 $410) 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.

–Borderless Magazine is always looking for pitches of reported features on “immigration-related stories with a Midwestern connection.” They are especially interested in pitches from writers from immigrant communities. The rates start at $250 for reported features and increase based on experience and type of story. See their pitch guide for more info. 

–Inverse is always looking for pitches of opinion pieces, analysis, and reported features on anything “in the realm of gaming.” The rates start at $200 for opinion and analysis pieces of around 1,000 words, and start at $300 for reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–Mashable is always looking for pitches of features on sex and relationships from UK-based writers. The rates range from £146-£330 (USD $200-$450). Send pitches to [email protected]. 

–TalkPoverty is looking for pitches of personal essays, analysis, and reported features on “anything pertaining to poverty and inequality in America.” The rates start at $250 for personal essays of 1,000-1,200 words, and go up to $500 for reported features. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected]. 

–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.

–Diem is always looking for pitches of interviews, explainers, reported stories, essays, and other formats on the intersection of gender and power. They are particularly interested in pitches on beauty and power, gender and religion, motherhood and identity, sex and power, and the terms we call women. The rates start at $200 for pieces of 700 words. 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]. 

–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 always looking for pitches on fashion in film, wider picture digital culture pieces, and fun, punchy opinion pieces. They are specifically not looking for reviews or personal essays. The rates start at £150 (USD $205) for listicles, and start at £200 (USD$273) for longer, more researched pieces. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

NEW: –Dirigo Collective is always looking for pitches of stories on media consumption and representation. They are also looking for pitches of stories relating to B Corporations and businesses as a force for good for their site ResponsiblyDifferent.com. They are especially interested in pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers. The rate is $200 per story. 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]. 

–Polygon is always looking for pitches of original reporting, essays, op-eds, reviews, and features on entertainment, video games, tabletop games, comics, and other topics. They are specifically not looking for pitches of “unsolicited film, television, or book reviews.” The rates weren’t publicly given, but started at “$150 for ‘quick or breezy posts,’ and $300 for reported pieces” in March 2021. See their pitch guide for more info.

NEW: –ONE37pm is always looking for pitches of op-eds and analysis on sports, “particularly the NBA, NFL, MLB, and major college sports (football, men’s, and women’s basketball).” The rate is $150 for pieces of 800-1,200 words. 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]. 

NEW: –Remezcla is always looking for pitches of stories on music, culture, food, identity, beauty, fashion, film, and TV, as well as hot takes and opinion pieces on how Latinx communities are represented in the media. They are specifically looking for pitches from Latinx writers. The rates start at $100. Send TV and film pitches to [email protected] and all other 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]. 

NEW: –BuzzFeed is always looking for pitches of roundups, quizzes, and other content on TV, movies, and books for their Books section. The rates range from $100-$300 depending on length and format. Send book pitches to [email protected] and see their pitch guide for general pitch info. 

–Planetary Devotions is always looking for pitches of essays on the themes of planetary archetypes and human consciousness. They are also accepting submissions of finished content. The rates start at $.10 per word. See their pitch guide for more info and send pitches to [email protected].