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Unless a closing date is included, all the following are open to pitches.

TIME SENSITIVE CALLS FOR PITCHES

Freelance Writers | Writing for (the) Common Good

They're looking for someone familiar with the music industry to write about Amy Grant. Plus these other topics:

• How do churches accommodate members and attendees with special needs?
• What is the Christian economy?
• We want to know about cities that thrive with a low percentage of Christians in the population.
• The business of medicine and the medicalization of America.

Writing Competition | Dirt

Deadline 15 June 2025

Lux, Dirt and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project are pleased to announce a $1,800 prize for the best narrative-driven cultural criticism about work with $1,000 for the runner up.

They are looking for personal stories about the ways labor shapes our lives, health, politics and perspectives. All essays should be submitted complete in the 1,500-2,000 word range and be previously unpublished.

Writers | CBC Podcasts

Deadline 30 June 2025

CBC's Spring Call for Pitches is now open for specific themes. Check it out for more details.

Writers | Public Bonds Magazine

Deadline 1 July 2025

Public Bonds Magazine is taking pitches for Issue 02: Giveaways. Think: bad deals, bestowals, ill-fated windfalls, pried-open hands, selling out, selling off, no strings attached, public assets, private actors, you can have it all if they can have it all. For this issue, they are asking "what have we willingly given away?"

NEWSLETTERS THAT INCLUDE CALLS FOR PITCHES WITH DEADLINES

These newsletters also include lists of publications that are calling for pitches.

Journalists/Writers | Nation of Artisans

Posted 9 June 2025

If you are a writer/journalist fascinated by artisanship and Britain then check this out. Each month they are wanting to commission a brilliant writer to craft a 1200-1500 word dispatch exploring artisanship in Britain.

Freelance Writers | Roaming Remote

Posted 2 June 2025

Check out the calls for pitches right down at the bottom of the newsletter. Apparently Taylor says they are going to start charging for access to these pitches from next week, so get in while you can. Or sign up for their paid plan.

Freelance Writers | The Institute for Independent Journalists' Newsletter

Posted 27 May 2025

Work your way down through the useful info that's provided to the Calls for Pitches section. There is a mix of calls for pitches with deadlines and ones that are open. And if this newsletter seems useful, why not sign up?

Freelance Writers | It's All Write

Posted 26 May 2025

Starts out with a really lovely and insightful "lessons learned from starting up as a freelance writer a second time." Finishes with a list of calls for pitches with various submission dates. If. you enjoy the post, why not sign up for the newsletter.

Travel Writers | Katie Lockhart's Media Industry Insights

Posted 21 May 2025

Some really good advice here on writing trend pitches. Plus a list of publications open for pitches. Submissions dates vary. Have a look and sign up to Katie's newsletter if you like what you see.

Freelance Writers | Submissions Sunday Newsletter

Posted 25 May 2025

There are 8 different opportunities to pitch your work in this week's edition of the Submissions Sunday Newsletter. Submission dates vary, to check them out. And if you like what you see, why not subscribe to their newsletter.

Paying Gigs for African Writers | African Writer Weekly

Posted 15 May 2025

There are quite a number of different calls for pitches in this post. Some of them have deadlines and some don't. Worth having a good look through and then signing up for their newsletter.

OPEN CALLS FOR PITCHES

Freelance Writers | Writing for (the) Common Good

They're looking for someone familiar with the music industry to write about Amy Grant. Plus these other topics:

• How do churches accommodate members and attendees with special needs? Beyond just accessibility, who is doing this ministry right? Why?
• What is the Christian economy? Think bookstores, music, leadership gurus, sports leagues. But remember how many brick-and-mortar stores there used to be? Have we seen its fall?
• We want to know about cities that thrive with a low percentage of Christians in the population. Dearborn, Michigan, for example, is notable. It’s got community gardens, thrifting, affordable classes, and the city’s first Muslim mayor. What does it take?
• The business of medicine and the medicalization of America. This is a big one. The rise in the use of GLP-1s is heavily reported. You can hardly be online without seeing an ad for a mental health app (and, spoiler, the business is good). And did you know America is one of the only countries that permits advertising of prescription drugs directly to consumers? What is happening? Americans think a lot about health — and the medicine it could take to get us healthy — but is it working?

Freelance Writers | The Media Co-op

They publish (and pay for) grassroots journalism focused on important issues and struggles based in or related to the Canadian context.

Freelance Writers | House Beautiful

Julia Guerra's beat for House Beautiful mainly focuses on celebrity home news. Think celebrities selling their homes, buying homes, remodeling their homes, celebrity home decor/design trends, home decor celebrities have in their homes that our readers can shop, too (or get-the-look). Have an exclusive on any of these topics? Even better. Interviews? Excellent. She wants to know it all!

She says she is also always open to pitches on home trends, evergreen home topics, etc., for features.

Freelance Writers | Motley Bloom

Motley Bloom is looking to expand their pool of Arts, Culture & Trends writers. They want stories about how art and pop culture shape, impact, and interact with the neurodivergent community. They're talking TV & film, gaming, music, sports, food, dance--anything pop culture that intersects neurodivergence.

Writers That Are Moms | Crossplay

Crossplay is wanting to publish more stories from mothers. They say you do not need any writing experience. You'll be paid, and they'll be happy to help you figure out your ideas and walk them through the editing process.

Freelance Writers | Current Affairs

They're looking for writers to cover issues related to animal welfare.

Freelance Writers | Salon

Salon is a spirited home for journalism that takes a critical look at current events, seeks alternatives to the status quo, engages with big ideas and holds power to account. They cover the arts and culture with rigor and insight, champion social progress and, with their digital community, lead good-faith debates about the stuff that really matters.

Academic / Research Writers | The Conversation

The Conversation is open for pitches BUT they only work with academics or researchers at universities and qualifying research institutes, writing within their field of professional expertise. Read the guidelines before sending in your pitch.

Freelance Writers | Tech, Travel & Talk

Tech, Travel & Talk are looking for pitches on the future of work, tech and using tech to travel for a print issue.

Freelance Editing Opportunities

Please Note: these roles are advertised as being remote. However, please read the fine print, as some of them require you to be in the United States (or other countries) and others simply want you to be authorised to work in that country.

Senior Copy Editor | Palo Alto Networks

Posted 13 May 2025

You’ll help to ensure all of our outbound communications are current, correct, consistent, customer-friendly, and polished to perfection.

Senior Editor | IPG Health

Reposted 6 May 2025

You'll be responsible for copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking on assigned accounts as well as other accounts as needed. Need to be able to use tech tools to replace manual proofreading as appropriate.

Editorial Professionals | KN Literary Arts

KN Literary Arts are looking for ghostwriters, book doctors, developmental editors, line editors, cover designers, and interior designers.

Freelance Proofreader (English to Finnish) | TransPerfect

Posted 15 April 2025

They are looking for skilled linguists specializing in legal and technical translations from US-English to Finnish to do proofreading.

Deputy Editor | The Field

Posted 8 April 2025

You'll be working with the Editor to commission and develop magazine and online content related to fieldsports and country lifestyle, from driven shooting to walked-up grouse, fly-fishing, hunting and long dogs to gundogs. Also covers exceptional game recipes, food and wine, art, antiques and everything else that makes life worth living, delivered with inimitable style. 

Jekyll / Github Editor | Law & Space

Law & Space is built using Jekyll, a static website generator, and hosted publicly on Github. They are looking for people who have the technical skills to edit using these tools.

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Remote Writing Gigs/Jobs

Please note that all "dates posted" are based on Australian Eastern Standard Time. Which means that if you're in the United States we'll be a day ahead. So it might feel like we're coming to you from the future 😊.

Freelance Writers | The Media Co-op

They publish (and pay for) grassroots journalism focused on important issues and struggles based in or related to the Canadian context.

Freelance Writer | Being Patient

Posted 28 May 2025

They are looking for a freelancer to work with on a China story, preferably located in Hong Kong or Mainland China.

Freelance Writer | Aaron Saari

Posted 16 May 2025

You'll be taking over writing the newsletter and other emails for one of their clients. Natural food space. Contract role. Remote.

Writer (NRL/AFL) - Freelance Contributor (Wires) | The Sporting News

You'll be proficient in writing NRL or AFL stories, preferably both, and understand the players, teams and stories that resonate the most with sports fans in Australia.

Spanish Language - Contributing Writer (Wires) | The Sporting News

The ideal candidate understands the players, teams and stories that resonate the most with Spanish-speaking sports fans in North America. You’ll be writing about trending news, breaking stories and viral moments against the most important daily topics including the NFL, MLB, NBA, college football and soccer — among others!

Freelance Writers | Queerty

Posted 3 May 2025

They're looking for quirky listicles, timely roundups, interesting interviews, deep dives into LGBTQ+ history, humorous op-eds and personal essays about queer life, dating, etc. from fresh new voices.

Freelance Course Content Writer (UK Based) | Alaster Anderson

Posted 31 April 2025

They're looking for a skilled freelance course content writer with a strong understanding of horticultural methods and plant knowledge. 

Freelance Copywriters | Endurance Translations

Posted 24 April 2025

Endurance Translations are looking for freelance copywriters who are cyclists or triathletes AND who are native speakers of French, German, Spanish or Italian. Make sure you read right through the whole post before responding.

Freelance Journalists (Latin America-based) | FoodNavigator

Posted 24 April 2025

FoodNavigator is expanding their global coverage and are looking for experienced freelance writers based in Latin America to cover the food and beverage sector on a regular basis.

Freelance Writer | Business Insider

Posted 27 March 2025

If you've gone from working in corporate US to working for a corporate in another country and you've noticed some surprising differences that you're happy to write about, reach out.

Freelance Writer | MakerFlo Crafts

Posted 12 March 2025

Must be able to research and write about crafts.

Freelance Social Copywriters | Xero

Posted 10 March 2025

Xero are looking for talented freelance social copywriters, graphic designers (experience with Canva essential), and social-first video capture, editing and production across Xero’s social content team. Their 3 priority regions are the US, UK, and ANZ.

Freelance Digital Copywriter | The Bodyshop Indonesia

Posted 7 March 2025

You’ll be creating engaging product descriptions, banners, and promotional content for marketplace platforms and crafting CRM marketing copy, including emails and push notifications, to enhance customer engagement.

Freelance Copywriters and Designers | Natalie Ellisdon

Posted 5 March 2025

Natalie has just started a contract CMO role and am in need of freelance copywriters and designers.

Freelance Writer | Military.com

Posted 26 February 2025

Military.com is looking for pitches for their new “Theater of War” column. They want compelling analyses of war movies new and old, whether it's of a certain character, a particular scene, or a broader theme.

Freelance Movies and TV News Writer | MovieWeb

Posted 21 January 2025

The editorial team at MovieWeb.com is looking for a passionate writer to contribute Movie & TV News articles to the website.

Freelance Writers | Oh My! Creative

Posted 21 January 2025

Oh My! Creative are looking for some great freelance writers to work with.

Freelance Food Writer | Tasty

Posted 17 January 2025

Tasty are looking for evergreen and timely stories on home cooking and trending food & dining moments.

Freelance Content Writer | Annjali Saxena

Posted 7 January 2025

Annjali is looking for a freelance content writer with a minimum of 2+ years of experience who can write 100% human-written content.

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Editor Breaks Down Their Idea Of A Great Pitch

I came across this post on X/Twitter, courtesy of James Durston’s weekly newsletter “What Editors Want”. In the post, an editor breaks down a pitch from a travel writer and explains why it’s so good. Definitely worth a read.

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