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.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Minority Africa is Seeking Story Pitches
Minority Africa is a digital publication that reports on African minorities using data-driven multimedia journalism. They’re seeking “writers, journalists, and filmmakers who have an interest in reporting stories focused on minorities within the African continent.” They pay $100 to $200 for standard multimedia features. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.
Business Insider’s Deputy Editor is Seeking Pitches
Business Insider’s deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelancers is looking for pitches: “Anyone who has gone from working in corporate US -> corporate in another country interested in writing about surprising differences.” Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. The deadline is rolling but you should ideally pitch them by 4/12. To read their deputy editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Planetizen is Always Seeking Feature Articles
Planetizen is “a fiercely independent platform that creates, curates, and amplifies stories and resources to inform planning and people passionate about planning.” They’re always seeking feature article pitches that offer an expert lens to the key planning issues of today. They offer professional writers a flat rate of $500 for a feature or career-related article. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
Business Insider’s Lifestyle/Entertainment Editor is Looking for Pitches
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle/entertainment editor is currently seeking pitches on the following topics:
– “Ferry trips
– Flight and cruise upgrades
– Retirement travel
– Moving to/from the US”
Rates begin at $200 for 600 words. If interested, submit your pitches via DM on X or this form. To read their lifestyle/entertainment editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
MIT Technology Review is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of Security
MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re looking for pitches for their upcoming print issue. The theme of the issue is Security. They’re seeking pitches for longer pieces: “narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays.” Rates are $1 to $2 a word. If interested, direct your pitches to rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this page.
Deadline: April 4th, 2025
Arts Midwest is Looking for Stories
Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates Midwestern creativity. They’re looking for “engaging, people-centered stories that showcase the power of creative action across their coverage region—especially from Greater Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.” Rate is $500 for 500-word stories. To learn more, refer to this post and their call for pitches.
Deadline: April 6th, 2025
Open Secrets is Seeking Personal Essays about Climate Change and Climate Issues
Open Secrets is an online magazine that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep “secret.” They’re seeking unpublished personal essays (1,000 to 2,000 words) about climate change and climate issues. They will pay $50 per essay. For details, refer to their post and call for essays.
Deadline: May 31st, 2025