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NEW GIGS ARE POSTED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
Last update: 12/20/2024
All posted pay rates are at or above $100, $0.10 per word, and $25 per hour (most are much higher). All gigs are also remote and available to writers worldwide unless otherwise noted.
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 12/20/2024
Job count: 26
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Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- The 19th in the US is looking for a US-based freelance economy reporter — $50 per hour
- The Worcester Guardian in the US is looking for freelance journalists to tell Worcester’s stories
- Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce in the US is looking for freelance writers who are passionate about community development, government relations, or the Eugene region for its 2025 Open For Business magazine issue
- Tech Radar in the US is looking for US-based freelance news and feature writers to cover a range of tech-related topics
- Culture and Quill in the US is looking for freelance writers to craft stories that connect with audiences and stakeholders
- bem in the US is looking for a freelance technical content writer who is opinionated and funky
- Electric Kite in the US is looking for a freelance technical writer with a strong science background, preferably a PhD, with expertise in molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, and biodefense
- DDB Remedy in the UK is looking for UK-based freelance writers with a science background and healthcare advertising experience
- Last Word on Sports in Canada is looking for freelance writers to cover various NFL teams
- Edelweiss Marketing in Canada is looking for a Canada-based freelance marketing content writer to write long-form content for service-based tech companies
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- Fat Earth Media in the US is looking for a freelance writer with experience writing ads and email
- Get Online NOLA in the US is looking for a US-based copywriter for upcoming website projects
- Healthy Wild Free in the US is looking for a freelance health copywriter for a health supplement offer
- Detroit Zoological Society in the US is looking for a freelance writer to create copy for email campaigns, social media posts, landing pages, video scripts, and more (10 hours per week)
- MP&Co in the UK is looking for an experienced freelance financial services copywriter who understands regulatory constraints and can adapt their style to various audiences
- Behaviour in Canada is looking for a freelance junior sports copywriter in the Greater Toronto Area or Vancouver with agency experience
- Teachers Writers in London is looking for freelance editors for a wide range of work (preferably teachers and ex-teachers)
- Full Fact in the UK is looking for a freelance writer/editor to work with them on their 2025 report on the state of misinformation — £5,000 – £6,000 for 15 days of work
- Bobbie and Beastie in Denmark is looking for creative, business-savvy freelance writers, one English and one Danish
Freelance Editing Gigs
- Via Magazine in the US is looking for a freelance proofreader with print magazine experience who is proficient with Adobe Acrobat
- Teachers Writers in London is looking for freelance editors for a wide range of work
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- Restart in the US is looking for freelance gaming content writers to pitch/write reviews and feature pieces — $200
- Business Insider in the US is looking for stories from writers who have plans for an adults-only cruise or all-inclusives in the new year — $230 for 600 words
- Islamic Horizons in the US is still looking for Ramadan and education pitches — $0.20 for up to 1,500 words
- Leicester Gazette in the UK is accepting pitches about Leicester/Leicestershire — 10p per word
- NB Media Co-op in Canada is seeking pitches for articles that document inequality and discrimination in the New Brunswick or the Maritimes region — $500
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 12/13/2024
Job count: 33
Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- Utah Business in the US is looking for freelance business writers who are skilled storytellers — $0.40 per word
- Firmidable in the US is looking for one or two freelance legal content writers
- IXL Learning in the US is looking for a variety of freelance curriculum content writers (Science K-12, ELA 6-12, ELA Assessment Focus)
- Unlocked Authority in the US is looking for freelance LinkedIn ghostwriters and B2B content writers
- The Worcester Guardian in the US is looking for freelance journalists to tell Worcester’s stories
- Hawke Media in the US is looking for a freelance crypto content writer
- Search Fund Ventures in the US is looking for a generalist freelance writer and content creator with an interest in small business, investing, and entrepreneurship
- Cool Stuff Inc. in the US is looking for freelance game writers (e.g. Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, etc.)
- TIME in the US is looking for writers who have been laid off to write deep-dive lists
- Future in the UK is looking for a US- or UK-based freelance writer who specializes in product reviews for homes/gardens, owns a pool, and can test some products
- Crypto Tax Calculator in Australia is looking for US, UK, or DE freelance content writers who are crypto tax experts
- Racing and Sports in Australia is looking for a freelance horse racing writer who speaks French
- Wolfstreet in North Holland is looking for a bilingual (English and Dutch) freelance finance writer
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- Mozilla in the US is looking to grow its pool of UK-based freelance copywriters
- Design Studio New York in the US is looking for US- and UK-based freelance senior copywriters
- Headway in the US is looking for a freelance senior mental health copywriter with a strong branding and strategic background
- Tubi in the US is looking for a freelance entertainment social media copywriter
- ICS-Digital in the UK is looking for a variety of freelance igaming writers
Freelance Editing Gigs
- TIME in the US is looking for editors who have been laid off for deep-dive lists
- Newsweek in the US is looking for a UK- or Ireland-based freelance subeditor to edit digital copy
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- Financial Times in the US is looking for pitches on industry trends from NY-based writers who work in hospitality
- CN Traveler in the US is looking for freelance travel writers extremely familiar with Myrtle Beach or Santa Barbara hotels — $0.50 per word
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches on parenting — $250 for 600 words
- Business Insider in the US is looking for a food story from a writer with access to Cousins Subs, Jimmy Johns, and Subway — $200 for 600 words
- Business Insider in the US is looking for stories from writers who moved away from a place they loved living for years, moved for a job or a partner’s job, unexpectedly fell in love with living in a place they never thought they’d love, or lived many places before finding one they adore — $240 for 600-700 words
- Parents in the US is accepting pitches only from people who’ve been laid off from Vox or Conde Nast – $250
- Bolts Magazine in the US is accepting pitches on critical voting rights and criminal justice stories — $800
- Live Science in the US is looking for fascinating stories about our planet, the universe, and anything that lies beyond
- Las Vegas Review-Journal is looking for pitches on water in the West
- Globe and Mail in Canada is looking for pitches for the business opinion section
- The Detail in Ireland is looking for pitches from freelance writers on a variety of topics — £400 for approximately 2,000 words
- The London Mag in the UK is looking for essays that explore literature at its intersections with wider culture
- Glamour Mag in the UK is looking for first-person beauty/wellness pieces, especially from women of color
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 12/06/2024
Job count: 36
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Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- Novartis in the US is looking for well-established freelance healthcare journalists/writers for feature stories, listicles, as-told-to essays, Q&As with scientists, and more
- Sports Illustrated in the US is looking for freelance breaking news writers to cover what’s happening on and off the field — $31 to $36 per hour
- Sharon McMahon Education in the US is looking for freelance news writers to cover politics, government, international news, and law
- Campfire Labs in the US is looking for freelance B2B SaaS content writers with freelancing experience
- Westchester Education in the US is looking for freelance writers who have classroom experience as well as demonstrated experience creating content for the school market
- Michigan Labs in the US is looking for a freelance content specialist for writing, editing, curating visuals, and managing publishing on various platforms
- CondeNast in the US is looking for freelance travel writers with a lot of familiarity and experience with Punta Cana or Puerto Vallarta hotels — $0.50 per word
- HQ International LLC in the US is looking for freelance writers to cover cannabis culture, accessories, products, science, legality, kratom, CBD, hemp, and more
- SuperTokens in the US is looking for a US-based freelance technical writer with a programming or computer science background
- Good Housekeeping in the UK is looking for a freelance lifestyle short-form news writer with a special interest in food and drink
- Lovehoney Group in the UK is looking for US-based sex writers to tell interesting stories in a fun voice with expert quotes
- Major Players in the UK is looking for a freelance sports content writer and manager — £160-200 per day
- ICS Digital in the UK is looking for freelance igaming writers who speak Armenian, Danish, or Czech
- Android Police in Canada is looking for a freelance features writers for How-to Geek
- Last Word Hoops in Canada is looking for freelance writers to cover basketball
- Digital First in South Africa is looking for a German freelance content writer
- The Health Translators in Austria is looking for freelance writers
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- iMpact Utah in the US is looking for a freelance email marketer and strategist who can write 2 emails per week
- Studio Malagon in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter with experience writing for Tribal Nations to help with strategic communications and storytelling materials
- Quintet Creative in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter — $50 to $75 per hour (cut off is 12/6 at 3 pm EST so don’t delay)
- GAP in the US is looking for two freelance copywriters (social and promotions)
- Retool in the US is looking for a freelance conversion copywriter for promotional and ad copy
- Fairground Studios in England is looking for a freelance copywriter with a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of sustainable practices, climate-conscious initiatives, and mission-driven organizations
- Marsh Eden in England is looking for a freelance copywriter with automotive experience and knowledge of FCA compliance regulations
Freelance Editing Gigs
- Westchester Education Services in the US is looking for freelance copyeditors who have classroom experience as well as demonstrated experience with editing curriculum materials for the K-12 education market
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- Yoga Journal in the US is looking for pitches on yoga, wellness, meditation, mindfulness, relevant lifestyle + travel, or anything else you believe to be a fit for their audience
- SF Gate in the US is looking for freelance pitches — $200-$400+
- The Guardian US is looking for freelance pitches for long-form (w/narrative arc) and personal essays
- Islamic Horizons in the US is looking for Ramadan stories and education stories from writers in the US and Canada — $0.20 per word
- Austin Chronicle in the US is looking for pitches for the music and culture section
- IJNet in the US is looking for stories about a journalism tool, app, or resource they haven’t covered — $200
- A literary and film agent in the US is looking for talented freelance writers for upcoming TV projects (open to scripts, pitches, and treatments)
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches about your best or worst family vacation and why – often around $230 for 600 words
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches about independence (or the lack of it) in kids today – often around $230 for 600 words
- Geist in Canada in Canada is looking for pitches in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and comics — from $100 to $1,000 (deadline Dec 11)
- Crikey in Australia is open to pitches for news, analysis, opinions, and investigations — $300 for 600-800 words
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 11/22/2024
Job count: 34
Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- Taboola in the US is looking for a freelance writer who has a marketing degree or significant professional experience
- Berkner Group in the US is looking for a U.S.-based freelance content writer with experience in the recruiting or climate tech industry (startup experience is a huge plus) — Up to $50 per hour
- Point.Me in the US is always looking for freelance points writers
- SimplePractice and MeetMonarch in the US are looking for freelance health writers, medical journalists, and more to take writing assignments on private practitioner interest topics, along with therapy, wellness, and mental health topics — $400 for 800 to 2800 words
- Business Insider in the US is looking for a freelance tech journalist for a small, quick-turnaround project
- Mercury in the US is looking for freelance writers with startup knowledge or banking/finance knowledge for non-generic content writing
- Optimal Workshop in New Zealand is looking for a freelance UX researcher and content writer
- Wellcome Trust in the UK is looking for a freelance science writer to produce a report on funding research for the mental health of minors
- ICS-digital in the UK is looking for freelance iGaming content writers who are French, Canadian, Estonian, Danish Czech, or Hungarian
- Last Word on Sports in Canada is looking for freelance writers to cover the NFL
- Hat Tip in Canada is looking for freelance B2B LinkedIn post writers — Up to $35 per hour
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- A CMO in the US is looking for a freelance financial services copywriter with proven experience in email marketing and advertising copywriting
- Blueprint Interactive in the US is looking for US-based freelance copywriters specializing in short-form advertising, ideally with political experience
- Marcom in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter to write headlines and body copy (long and short) for Apple’s direct marketing, retail programs, and apps.
- Carrot Recruitment in the UK is looking for an experienced freelance medical copywriter for an independent healthcare advertising agency — Day rate of up to £450
- Havas Creative Network in the UK is looking for freelance copywriters with a passion for automotive/travel brands, preferably with experience writing for charities
- A motion designer and illustrator in Israel is looking for freelance copywriters to create scripts for animation videos
- Rohlik Group in Cyprus is looking for a Europe-based freelance copywriter for an 8-week contract
Freelance Editing Gigs
- Mercury in the US is looking for versatile, meticulous freelance editors with a flair for story development, finding the rhythm and beauty in every piece, and turning over all the stones to check the facts, dot the i’s, and cross the t’s
- Literacy Shed in the UK is looking for a freelance children’s book editor
- The Association of the United States Army in the US is looking for a freelance editor to work 15 hours per month (preferably with an Army background)
- Forbes Advisor in the US is looking for a US-based freelance editor to polish investing and retirement content — $35 per hour
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches about the best things to do in U.S. big cities and national parks — $240
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches from male fashion writers — $240 for 750 words
- Business Insider in the US is looking for essays from teachers who switched careers
- An editor in the US is looking for a freelance writer to do a ranking of the Outlander books
- MIT Technology Review in the US is looking for pitches on the theme of creativity — $1 to $2 per word
- Fodor’s Travel in the US is looking for travel pitches from freelance writers
- SimplePractice and MeetMonarch in the US are also looking for pitches on therapy, wellness, and mental health topics of all kinds — $400
- Globe and Mail in Canada is looking for pitches for the business opinion section
- ArtUK in the UK is looking for pitches about drawings
- Inspire the Mind in the UK is looking for World Cancer Day pitches from a mental health lived experience perspective — £200 for pieces of 1,000-1,200 words
- Rest of the World in the US is looking for stories of 800-1,200 words about the impact of Silicon Valley activities and Chinese tech around the world — $750 plus reporting expenses
- The John Hopkins University in the US is open to magazine pitches featuring compelling stories of 750 to 3,500 words about John Hopkins research and alumni
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 11/15/2024
Job count: 39
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Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- Men’s Journal in the US is looking for freelance entertainment writers with previous entertainment writing experience
- Forbes Advisor in the USis looking for freelance legal content writers with a J.D. who’ve practiced law
- Verdian Healthcare in the US is looking for a freelance technical product writer to create instructions and support materials for medical products
- Dynamic Tech Media in the US is looking for freelance content writers
- A clinical content specialist in the US is looking for freelance nurse writers
- JoinTheMVEMNT in the US is looking for freelance writers
- SumUp in Germany is looking for freelance fintech writers who are native German, French, Italian, or Spanish speakers with relevant experience in transcreation and localization
- Frontify in Switzerland is looking for freelance B2B SaaS writers
- NIGHTSTAND in the UK is looking for freelance beauty journalists to report on global beauty culture
- K2L Marketing in the UK is looking for freelance beauty and health content writers
- New Writing North in the UK is looking for freelance writers and consultants to help with their writer development programs — £250 to £500 per day
- Arena Holdings in South Africa is looking for freelance sub-editors and writers
- Hive Marketing in Malaysia is looking for freelance content writers to cover a range of casual topics
- Shout Agency in Australia is looking for freelance tech writers from the US or Australia to write content for a brand that’s transforming digital experience infrastructure
- Roofrite Group in Australia is looking for a freelance blog writer in the trades/roof construction industry (preferably Australia-based)
- Robert Half in Canada in Canada is looking for a freelance grant writer with prior experience applying for the CFI-IF grant
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- A marketing consultant in the UK is looking to fill a copywriter role (9-month contract)
- Oak Ridge National Lab in the US is looking for a freelance UX writer
- Legal Tech Publishing in the US is looking for freelance technical copywriters to write legal technology product reviews
- A creative recruiter in the US is looking for a senior freelance copywriter for an ad-tech platform and a junior freelance copywriter for a telemedicine platform
- A tech founder in the US is looking for a freelance writer for a newsletter focused on the sports tech industry in markets like Chicago, New York, LA, Miami, ANd Austin
- JumpSeat in the US is looking for a freelance logistics copywriter for 5-10 hours weekly
Freelance Editing Gigs
- Moneywise in Canada is looking for freelance associate personal finance content editors
- A legal content expert in the US is looking for a freelance editor, preferably with legal content editing experience
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- MIT Technology Review in the US is looking for stories about tech and where tech and humans collide — $1 to $2 per word
- Scary Mommy in the US is looking for stories on parenting, sex and relationships, TV and movies, pets, home, food, health/wellness, and personal stories — Rates start at $200
- Business Insider in the US is looking for stories from freelance writers who have moved from Canada to the US and prefer life in the US
- Business Insider in the US is also looking for stories from freelance writers who have moved from the US to another country
- Business Insider in the US is looking for 600-word stories on cruise tips, tricks, and mistakes — Starts at $230
- Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches on smaller ways people are cheating on their partners that undermine the relationship
- Laptop Mag in the US is looking for unabashed laptop computing nerds with journalistic questions to ask and a point of view to offer — $0.50 to $0.75 per word
- Food and Wine in the US is looking for stories on traveling to US destinations —$1+ per word
- TODAY in the US is looking for non-holiday essays on an ongoing basis
- Ori Magazine in the US is looking for stories on travel, especially off-beat essays that speak to culture, and stories from Australia and New Zealand — $0.50 to $1 per word
- The Walrus in Canada is looking for original reporting, essays, fiction, poetry, and visual essays in the fields of politics, the arts, science and the environment, health, business, sports, technology, and international affairs — starts at $500
- The Guardian in the UK is looking for 600-word pieces on fitness, beauty, food and drink (vegan), finance (savings), and education/careers (AI)
- HuffPost Personal in the US is looking for personal essays related to the holidays, especially from people with diverse backgrounds/experiences — $150 to $200
- FERNnews and High Country News in the USare looking for stories of 500- 1,500 words on the subject of food and power in the West
- Eater SF in the US is looking for new stories on food in cities and neighborhoods in the Bay Area, chef or restaurant profiles, and more
Also: The 2024 Income of Freelance Writer’s Survey by All Things Freelance Writing is underway. Please fill out the survey! I’m aiming for 500 responses and will report the findings in this email first.
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 11/8/2024
Job count: 30
Freelance Content Writing Gigs
- Hearst in the US is looking for a freelance writer with good interview skills to write about financial diversity, inclusion, and accessibility to low-cost banking — Starts at $700
- Growth Plays in the US is looking for freelance SEO brief writers experienced with B2B content strategy/writing
- StyleBlueprint in the US is looking for Memphis-based freelance content writers
- A brand strategist in the US is looking for a bilingual freelance content writer (Spanish/English)
- Outside Magazine in the USis looking for freelance writers who are obsessed with the show Yellowstone
- Bricker Publishing in the US is looking for freelance article writers for magazines in the winery/brewery/distillery industry
- Hyman Health in the US is looking for a US-based freelance health content and program development writer with 8+ years of experience
- PetMD and Chewy in the US are looking for a freelance editorial assistant to help with publishing articles, optimizing link profiles, and helping with other parts of content creation
- ICS-digital in the UK is looking for French freelance SEO content writers experienced in the i-gaming field
- RedCat Digital in the UK is looking for a UK-based freelance entertainment writer to provide weekend coverage for a leading digital publisher
- A fractional marketer for SMEs from Australia is looking for a freelance professional services (legal, finance) website content writer
- The Content People in Singapore is looking for freelance geopolitics/current affairs writers, preferably in Southeast Asia
- The Study Forge Team in Canada is looking for a freelance curriculum writer to create a Physical Geography 12 course over 12 months — $35 to $45 per hour
- An Executive Recruiter in Canada is looking for corporate comms/crisis/issues freelancers in Ohio, New York, and Chicago who can help a PR agency with several clients — $80-$100 per hour
Freelance Copywriting Gigs
- YouTube in the US is looking for UK-based freelance senior copywriters to work on brand and ad projects
- Toast Media Group in the US is looking for a freelance social media health copywriter to work on some amazing brands in the wellness space
- Surge in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter to create digital products and guides on email marketing, growth strategy, and ads
- Thomas Harvey Solicitors in the UK is looking for a freelance legal copywriter experienced with UK law and writing for legal practices
Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers
- National Forest Foundation in the US is looking a reported, solutions-focused stories focused on the economic impact of National Forests and Grasslands — 1,000 words for $1,000, deadline 11/20
- More to Her Story in the US is looking for freelance pitches about issues women and girls are facing worldwide
- The Objective in the US is looking for pitches on how the mainstream newsrooms fell short during this election — $0.50 per word
- Observer in the US is looking for pitches on artist features, thoughtful art market analysis/business of art, and art philanthropy analysis — $250
- Business Insider in the US is open to pitches on relocation/travel and high-end restaurants (especially with a timely/public figure tie-in) — $200 for 600 words
- BuzzFeed is looking for 1,500-word personal essays on things like going through a divorce, a friend breakup, or parenting
- TODAY Show in the US is looking for pitches on holiday-related essays of around 1k words like the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received — Starts at $350
- Men’s Journal in the US is assigning personal essays and hot takes about whiskey — $250 for 600-800 words
- Capital & Main in the US is seeking pitches on inequities related to class, race, immigration, gender, corporate accountability, climate change and energy, education, and health, both in California and nationally
- NP Quarterly in the USis seeking pitches on how women of color in the South are reclaiming space at home, at work, in communities, through investments, or in policies or practices — $300-$500, Deadline 12/17
- Guardian Australia in Australia is looking for pitches on timeless 800-word first-person pieces that tell a good story, reflect on personal experience, explore a social issue, or make a persuasive argument
- The I Paper in the UK is looking for a UK-based freelance beauty/skincare writer
Also: The 2024 Income of Freelance Writer’s Survey by All Things Freelance Writing is underway. Please fill out the survey! I’m aiming for 500 responses and will report the findings in this email first.
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About 66% of freelancers make less than $5,000 per month, 18% make between $5,000 and $10,000, and 16% make more than $10,000 per month, according to our 2023 survey.
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