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 this list.
LGBTQ Nation is Looking for Features and Op-eds
LGBTQ Nation is a digital news magazine that reports on issues relevant to the LGBTQ community. They want your pitches. They’re looking for:
– Features (around 1,000 words) on LGBTQ+ parenting/families, businesses, tech
– Features (around 1,000 words) for Pride month
– Op-eds (600 to 800 words) on politics/policy/current events
Rates are $100 to $200 per piece. Feature pitches should be sent to molly@lgbtqnation.com, while op-ed pitches should be sent to alex@lgbtqnation.com. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post. To contact them, refer to this page.
Current Affairs is Always Commissioning New Writing
Current Affairs is a magazine of political commentary and analysis. They’re always looking to commission new writing. They have two publication formats: a print edition and an online edition. Their main articles for print are around 3,000 to 4,500 words, while online articles are around 1,200 to 2,400 words. Payment rates are $300 for print articles and $200 for online articles. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their pitch submission form.
Business Insider is Seeking Pitches about Cruises
Business Insider’s lifestyle/entertainment editor is seeking pitches about cruises: “Did you go on your first cruise and have a bad experience? Did you have the greatest trip of your life? Are you a seasoned cruiser who can give our readers some amazing tips? DM me!” Rates typically begin at $220. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Deadline: April 15th, 2024
Noah Morris is Seeking a Documentary Script Writer
Noah Morris is a “YouTube nerd that runs 18 Faceless channels with 2.5 million subscribers.” They’re seeking a documentary script writer with a background in crypto. They want someone with experience of working with large creators. Rate is $500 to $800 per script. To learn more, refer to this post.
URL Media is Seeking a Southern Writer for Cowboy Carter’s Review
URL Media is “a decentralized, multi-platform network that includes high-performing Black and Brown news media organizations.” They’re looking for a Southern writer who can write a review of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. Rates begin at $300. Pitches should be sent to ishena@url-media.com. To read their post, click here. To learn more about them, click here.
Longreads is Seeking Personal Essays, Reported Personal Essays, and Reading Lists
Longreads is a publication that shares longform stories. They’re currently looking for personal essays, reported personal essays, and reading lists. They’re seeking pieces on “unexpected topics and unique angles.” Rates: reading lists pay $350; personal essays pay $500; and reported essays begin at $500. To learn more, refer to their post and submission guidelines.
Viator is Seeking an Atlanta Expert
Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is a marketplace for travel experiences. They’re seeking an Atlanta expert for an assignment. Rate is $290. To learn more, refer to this post and their ‘about’ page.
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
CNET is Looking for Commerce Writers
CNET is a website that provides the latest tech news, reviews, price comparisons, how-tos, and more. They’re seeking freelance writers to join their Commerce team. Pay is $35 per hour. Send your resumes to rholly@redventures.com. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s post. To contact them, refer to this page.
Mslexia is Seeking Pitches
Mslexia is a magazine for women who write. They’re looking for pitches: “We want to hear from writers who manage to write despite a particular life challenge. Pitch us, listing your main creative genre and your key life challenge, for a possible commission.” Rate is £150. For details, refer to their post and this page.
Deadline: April 8th, 2024
Voyagers Voice is Seeking Pitches on Paris
Voyagers Voice is an online travel magazine focused on culture and art. Their editor is looking for pitches on Paris: “With the Olympics in Paris coming up, I am looking for unique angles for tourists to consider.” Rate is 25p/word. If interested, send your pitches to shebsthewanderer@gmail.com. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Deadline: April 5th, 2024
Campus Dispatch is Looking for Pitches
Campus Dispatch is a Rewire News Group series where each month a young writer covers “reproductive, LGBTQ+, voting, and more issues from the Gen Z perspective.” They’re looking for pitches for stories. Rates: Op-eds begin at $350 and reported pieces begin at $500. Pitches should be sent to roy.natasha@rewirenewsgroup.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.
CNET is Looking for Freelancers
CNET is a website that provides the latest tech news, reviews, price comparisons, how-tos, and more. They’re seeking skilled writers who possess significant experience in these categories: Home Networking Hardware, PC Monitors, and PC Accessories. Rates are $150 to $500 per article. If interested, send your resumes to rholly@redventures.com. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s post. To contact them, refer to this page.
Deadline: April 5th, 2024
Business Insider is Seeking Freelancers who Shop at Costco, Trader Joe’s, and/or Aldi
Business Insider’s associate editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is looking for “freelancers who shop at Costco, Trader Joe’s, and/or Aldi and want to share their favorite finds.” No prior writing experience is needed. Rates begin at $175. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this form.
Horror Press is Accepting Pitches for Pride Month
Horror Press is a blog by horror fans for horror fans. They’re accepting pitches for Pride Month: “Is a particular horror movie special to you? Do you think there’s an underrated movie that people should revisit? Maybe there’s a horror icon you resonate with? Or perhaps there’s a love letter to a special piece of media that needs to be shared.” The pitches should be focused on the horror genre. They will pay $50 via Zelle. To learn more, refer to their post and this form.
Deadline: April 12th, 2024
Wired For Adventure is Looking for Guides
Wired For Adventure is an adventure travel magazine. Their editor is seeking practical guides (1,200 to 1,600 words) to adventuring in the mountains. They will pay £250 per piece + images. If interested, send your pitches to anna@adventurize.co.uk. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Deadline: April 2nd, 2024
The Daily Beast is Seeking Stories for Earth Day
The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. Their senior editor (Innovation) would love pitches and stories about solutions oriented climate tech, for example, geoengineering, infrastructure, and future cities/communities. As they want these stories for Earth Day, try to send your pitches by April 5th to tony.tran@thedailybeast.com. Their starting rate for reported stories is $300. To read their senior editor’s post, click here. To read their Innovation section pitch guide, click here.
Deadline: April 5th, 2024
