Feb 21, 2024

Freelance Opportunities for Freelancers Like Me : Feb 21, 2024

Broccoli has a new magazine in the works, and looking for pitches.

https://broccolimag.com/blogs/events-journal/write-for-our-new-music-magazine

Taylor Andrews, editor of Balanced Life at POPSUGAR is looking to assign the following two articles:
-Second ask: I'm looking to commission an article from a writer who has used a professional matchmaker and is willing to write about their experience doing so. Please email me at taylor.andrews@voxmedia.com with your experience. Pay is $250. The writer should reach out by Wednesday, 2/21.
-Third ask: I'm looking to connect with writers who are single and enjoy writing about love, sex, dating, and relationships — maybe through the lens of personal essays or "I Tried It" pieces. Please reach out with clips and your experience to taylor.andrews@voxmedia.com by Wednesday, 2/21. Pay varies but mainly the $200 range. (received via email from Taylor Andrews)

Maisonneuve Magazine @maisonneuvemag: We are now looking for pitches for our summer issue! Send pitches to nour@maisonneuve.org by Monday, February 26 EOD. First, please peruse our guidelines to get a sense of what we're looking for: https://maisonneuve.org/contribute/ What we want are pitches for articles that intertwine a well-written narrative, smart analysis and skillful research in a compelling way. In particular this issue, some general subjects we're looking for pitches on: Palestine, LGBT rights, weird Cdn history, healthcare, prisons. What we are NOT looking for: personal narratives that feature no analysis or research, already-finished drafts, service journalism, listicles, interviews, extremely academic articles, pitches on subjects that have been widely written on w/o an original angle. We pay 0.15/word for our features. If you have any questions about pitching to Maisonneuve, feel free to send an email to nour@maisonneuve.org. Excited to see your pitches!

Briarpatch Magazine @briarpatchmag: Pitch our unthemed July/August issue! We’re looking for writing rooted in rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle. Pitches are due March 1, 2024. Details here: Call for pitches (July/August 2024) (January 24)

Evette Dionne @freeblackgirl: For those who are unaware, I am the executive editor at @yesmagazine. We are always seeking solutions-focused stories, particularly from people who have been historically excluded from in-depth reporting opportunities. Consider this a pitch call. At this moment, we are seeking solutions-focused stories that explore pop culture (!!!), amplify the true architects of multiracial democracy, explore conflicts on various borders, and, of course, highlight the Palestinian fight for freedom. We are also seeking solutions-focused stories that are not pegged to the news cycle. These stories offer groundbreaking solutions that can be replicated and can ignite our readers into action in their own communities. Our rates begin at $.40/word and increase depending on the scope of work and the intensity of the reporting. If you have ideas, here is the place to submit them: https://yesmagazine.org/submissions If you have worked with me before, then you know how I get down as an editor. I love nuanced stories that push us to think about issues in new ways. I love working with writers at all stages of their careers to help them shape their ideas. [see thread for examples]

layla @LaylaaTurner: Looking for a travel writer with a good knowledge/having travelled Ecuador for a quick turnaround advertorial. Please email clippings to layla.turner@aplmedia.co.uk (February 20)

Julia Naftulin @jnaftulin:I’m seeking #freelance writers for a few culture stories. Rate is $700/story. Email me at jnaftulin@businessinsider.com to discuss details — no DMs please! Looking for a Cambodian writer based in the DC area who can attend the Cambodian New Year Celebration in Silver Spring, MD on April 13. You’d interview attendees, vendors, and entertainers and weave a personal narrative about the experience. Also seeking a native Hawaiian writer who can attend the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 6 and write a narrative-style feature about the tradition + how it’s evolved over the decades. Finally, I’m looking for a Chinese writer who can attend NYC’s Dragon Fest on April 6. You’d interview vendors, artists, chefs, and attendees and showcase what the event means to you and the community. If you have any specific pitches or angles in mind for the above, please include them in your email! (February 15)

paige @nuclearunicorns: Anyone swear by using Costco Next to get deals and want to write about it for BI? Looking for a 500-600-word post, rate starts at $225. DM me! #costco #freelancer

Julia Naftulin @jnaftulin: 🧵🚨I’m seeking #freelance writers for a few culture stories. Rate is $700/story. Email me at jnaftulin@businessinsider.com to discuss details — no DMs please! #journorequest @WritersofColor @aaja

Lottie Gross @lottiecgross: TRAVEL WRITERS who pay their own way and don't rely on comped travel/stays (or at least have done in the past)... I would love to commission you for a
@TTWnewsletter piece. Please get in touch if you think this might be you! (February 15)

Amelia Edelman @apedelman: Hello writers! I've been at @bbcstudios a month now & finally catching my breath enough to shout that I'm open for pitches - PLS READ ENTIRE THREAD/GUIDELINES I'm assigning same-day, next-day, mayyybe 3rd-day reported takes with a strong news hook. Must be unbiased reporting w/multiple credentialed sources, minimum 50% women/nonbinary folks. This is NOT the place for: opinion, personal essays, products, anything promotional. It IS the place for well-reported takes responding to/kicking off big cultural conversations in travel, entertainment, science/sustainability, and more! These features are quick and punchy: 600-800 words (yes you CAN get a few great sources into that!) for $350. Here's some of what I've assigned so far: https://bbc.com/travel/tags/trending So! If you've read this far, please do send pitches *with headlines plus clear news hook* to amelia.edelman.freelance@bbc.com and thank you! Oh, and early birds get worms here etc - I'm working in tandem with the UK team and their time zone, so all daily assignments are made circa 8-9AM my time (Central).

PRODUCT REVIEWS

BobVila.com is looking for a contractor or lawn and garden expert who is familiar with using tools and power equipment to test products and write reviews based on the testing results. Freelance. $400-700/review. Writer will also be responsible for taking photographs of the products (no experience needed for photos). Writers must be located in the United States to test products. Please email stephanie.cronk@recurrent.io with a cover letter and resume along with any relevant experience or bylines. No deadline, ongoing applications (Received via email from, Stephanie Cronk, Executive Editor of Product Reviews, BobVila.com)

FELLOWSHIPS

The Carter Center is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Qualified applicants must be journalists with at least three years of experience, U.S. citizens and reside within the U.S. The year-long, nonresidential fellowships provide stipends and equip journalists with the resources necessary to produce compelling and solutions-based stories. Apply starting January 31^st 2024 at noon ET through 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April 12, 2024. https://www.cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/fellowships/apply.html (received via email from Karen Ladley, Senior Assoc. Director with The Carter Center)

Mandy Oaklander @mandyoaklander: I'm looking for experienced health and wellness freelancers for @TIME. Please get in touch!

Emily @emlevinnn: Looking for 2x freelance writers who are @GreysABC
OBSSESSIVES. Quickish timeline, $750/piece. More details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mE74apljn7u3bnBAFzPWeuWHi-zLbN1bTUZ4XwurTjQ/edit?usp=sharing @WritersofColor @weischoice

Will be reaching out on Tuesday to lock in a writer.

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