Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you.
Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling most of this list.
The i Paper is Seeking First Person Stories
The i Paper is a British national newspaper. They have a freelance editor currently commissioning pieces. They are”editing for @theipaper travel desk and looking for specific first person stories: first up, emotive lifestyle/relationship pieces with the context of a foreign holiday. They also want “first person travel [stories that “that tap into destinations experiencing the push and pull of immigration/digital nomads/housing crises.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to £200-250 depending on the type and length of the piece. Though, pay rates for this project are not specified. Details here.
Time Out UK / London is Looking to Commission Features
Time Out is a guide to the best music, film, art, food, hotels, attractions, and things to do in the greatest cities of the world. Their UK Features Editor is commissioning a few features for Time Out UK / London: “Looking to commission a few features this month for Time Out UK / London. Original reporting across culture/lifestyle/city-related issues, ideally with appeal for Apple News / Google Discover audiences.” They generally pay 25p/word. Send your pitches to chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post.
New Lines is Looking for a Profile of Achille Mbembe
New Lines is an American magazine that features best writing from around the globe. Their politics editor is looking for someone who would be interested in writing an in-depth profile of Achille Mbembe. The politics editor hasn’t mentioned the rates, but according to this post by their North Africa editor, their standard rate for stories of around 2,500 words is $800. If interested, DM their politics editor on X or email dpostel@newlinesmag.com. To read their politics editor’s post, click here. To read their pitch guidelines, click here.
Business Insider is Seeking Pitches from Travel Experts
Business Insider’s lifestyle/entertainment editor is seeking pitches from travel experts: “I’m looking for pitches from travel experts! Thinking people who have:
-Been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts
-Traveled to every region in Italy
-Been to every Greek Island
-Traveled on 20+ cruises
-Etc!”
Rates begin at $200. If interested, DM their editor on X. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Edutopia is Always Accepting Pitches
Edutopia provides information on what works in pre-K to 12 education. They welcome “pitches on all academic subjects and grades from pre-K through 12.” They’re always interested in pitches on their core strategies: “tech integration, comprehensive assessment, integrated studies, project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and professional learning.” Their rates begin at $100 per article (around 850 to 1,000 words). To learn more, refer to this post and this page.
Unbias the News is Seeking Pitches for The Democracy Playbook
Unbias the News is an all-women feminist newsroom. They’re seeking pitches for their new project, The Democracy Playbook. They’re seeking “stories from around the world of movements / communities that brought people together to fight for their democracies.” They pay €500 per reported article, per person. For more information, refer to their post and pitch form.
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
GameSpot is Looking for Commerce Writers
GameSpot is a consumer-focused games website. Their commerce managing editor is adding new commerce writers to their team. They’re seeking contributors who have experience writing gaming, technology, and/or entertainment commerce stories (e.g. deals and preorder/buying guides). Quick deals stories (ranging from 30 minutes to an hour) will begin at $30. Most of the assignments will pay $30 to $100 per story, but recommendation lists will pay $200 to $350. To read their managing editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.
Opportunity to Write for the LGBTQIA+ Media Watch Project
Nonsense newsletter is accepting pitches for the LGBTQIA+ Media Watch Project. They’re seeking “feature articles on queer representation across the media from LGBTQIA+ writers and journalists.” They pay at least $400 AUD per feature article. They prioritize writers from Australia and New Zealand. If interested, send your pitches to nonsense.newsletter@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
Seattle Met is Seeking a Narrative Feature
Seattle Met is a magazine about Seattle’s culture, lifestyle, arts, and more. Their editor-in-chief is seeking one good narrative feature for their fall issue. They’re also always seeking good features in general. Rate is $0.50 to $1.00 a word. Pitches should be sent to enusbaum@seattlemet.com. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s post. To contact them, refer to this page.
GenderIT.org is Commissioning Pieces from the MENA Region
GenderIT.org is a website that offers feminist reflections on sexuality, gender, and internet rights. They’re commissioning pieces from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) on corporate accountability with respect to technology, gender, and sexuality. Bonus points for pieces that add militarisation. Rate is $0.15 USD per word. If interested, send your pitches to genderit@apcwomen.org. To learn more, refer to this post and their ‘about’ page.
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
Briarpatch is Accepting Pitches for Sep/Oct Issue
Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They’re accepting pitches for their unthemed September/October issue. If you’re “eager to share a juicy piece of labour history or investigate a suspicious institution,” then send them your pitches at pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com. They pay $150 for profiles, short essays, reviews, and parting shots (typically 1,500 words or less); $250 for feature stories (usually 1,500 to 2,000 words) and photo essays; and $350 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (usually 2,000 to 2,500 words). For details, refer to their post and call for pitches.
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
Opportunity to Write an Essay for PARENT SLASH WRITER
West Virginia University Press (WVU Press) is West Virginia’s largest book publisher. They’re seeking pitches for essays that could be included in an upcoming craft book, the PARENT SLASH WRITER. They want pitches from writers who have developed hacks or tricks specific to the parenting life (particularly of small kids). Pay is $100 per piece. To learn more, refer to this post. To contact them, refer to this page.
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
