Writing Opportunities for Writers Like Me

Writing Opportunities for Writers Like Me

Gyan Yankovich, Managing Editor at Junkee @GyanYankovich: I'm looking for a writer to join @junkee and @itspunkee on a three-month contract. Ideally, I'm after someone with experience writing across various news and pop culture beats, who loves both sites as much as I do (which is heaps!)  If you're interested, please send your resume and examples of your work my way. (My email address is in my bio and DMs are open.) [gyan.yankovich@junkeemedia.com


The Progress Network @progressntwrk: Are you the part-time social media/aggregate content manager of our dreams? 20 hours/week (M-F), fully remote (EU, US eastern, Asia time zones preferred) Please send resume and a short note about why you're interested to hello@theprogressnetwork.org [We are settling on exact pay rate for the job we posted, but it will be ~$2,000 monthly flat fee.] 



Sentient Media @Sentient_Media: Do you understand the environmental impact of animal agriculture? Do you want to report on it? We'd love to hear from you. @Sentient_Media is currently accepting pitches on how Big Ag is contributing to the #ClimateCrisis. Submit pitches by June 15 via: http://sentientmedia.org/submissions Writers are paid $150 per article. 



melissa denes, features editor at News Statesman @melissadenes: Writers, reporters, publishers, agents: I’m now open to pitches as features editor @NewStatesman: looking for deeply reported and narrative-driven long form (3000w+) that gets to the heart of how we live now No field off-limits, but interested in climate, inequality, science, internet culture, crime, sport, health & more. International reporting/writers v welcome Send me a brief outline (1-3 pars) at melissa.denes@newstatesman.co.uk with a sense of how you’d report it, and why it matters/will make a gripping read: I am all ears...Fee slightly dependent on time and legwork involved, but competitive with UK newspapers/sites: would be agreed upfront for a greenlit pitch 
 

Erinne Magee @erinnemagee: Hey writers pitch me stories rooted in kindness and connection for my travel site The Heart of the Hotel, where we honor hotel employees who are the heart of our travel experience. https://theheartofthehotel.com/ Erinne@theheartofthehotel.com. $100 for 500 words (can be longer if writer desires) 



Split Lip Magazine @splitlipthemag: Have you considered reviewing your summer reading? Pitch editor @clancymcg: slreviewseditor@gmail.com [$25 for interviews/reviews for our web issues., full guidelines: https://splitlipthemag.com/submit
sulk mag @sulkmag: Our Ed-in-Chief @harriepw is looking for politics pitches! We have a paid slot available for July. Opinion and features welcome! Her DMs are open or hello@sulkmag.com Pitches on austerity, benefits and life under a Conservative government are particularly of interest As a small start-up without substantial financial backing, rate is currently £45 for 800 words. Deadline is 6th July.

 

Ishani Nath (She/Her) @ishaninath:...I am diving back into the world of health and lifestyle journalism as the new Managing Editor of @besthealthmag... I’m looking to add stories to our sked, ranging from expert-backed listicles to in-depth features and fresh first-person essays. If you have a story idea that you think would be great for @besthealthmag, pitch me at Ishani.Nath@RD.com [Best Health is "Canada's guide to health and wellness"] Definitely open to writers outside of Canada as long as the story focuses on Canadian voices and issues. Our rates are the same for digital and print and start at $0.50 per word. Rates increase based on the story/reporting involved.


The new, comprehensive sexual health resource, Giddy, is looking for ambitious feature ideas. We want your smart analysis of the latest sexual health research, zeitgeisty features on social trends relevant to our core topics, and deeply reported personal essays. Pitches should be relatively short but include a full justification for the article, including an indication of relevance, timeliness, and an idea of experts you plan to reach out to. Contact Nicole at nlane@getmegiddy.com $200-$300 for 600-900 words. (received via email from Nicole Lane, Editor)

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