New Freelance Writing Jobs Every Week!
Current Freelance Writing Job Count: 107
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 04/26/2024
Job count this week: 26
Weekly summary:
Freelance writing assignment opportunities
1. Semrush is looking for freelance editors
2. Selfridges is looking for freelance retail B2C copywriters
3. Vance is looking for a freelance B2B copywriter
4. Rodeo is looking for freelance creative copywriters
5. The Frugal Expat is looking for freelance credit card writers
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Freelance writing/editing assignment opportunities
1. Semrush is looking for freelance editors
Semrush has a SaaS platform for keyword research, competitive analysis, site audits, backlink tracking, and comprehensive online visibility insights.
Job: Semrush’s Organic Search Team is looking for Freelance Blog Editors with in-depth SEO and digital marketing knowledge to help them publish best-in-class blog content.
- Review content to ensure it is factually accurate, well-structured, engaging, and actionable
- Proofread and edit content produced by your teammates and external writers
- Apply Associated Press (AP) and in-house style to all content
- Serve as the gatekeeper of content quality, ensuring that nothing reaches the live blog without living up to our high standards
- Deliver detailed, actionable feedback to writers for every piece you edit
- Refine our definition of content quality and apply new quality and style directives as needed
- Stay up-to-date with trends and developments in SEO, web content, and digital marketing in general
- Report editing trends, challenges, and opportunities to the Managing Editor on a regular basis
Requirements: Freelance blog editors with in-depth SEO and digital marketing knowledge.
Rate: They pay per edited word or per edited article. Specify your editing rates in the form below.
Apply: Apply online.
2. Selfridges is looking for freelance retail B2C copywriters
Selfridges is a chain of upscale department stores in the United Kingdom.
Job: Selfridges is expanding its freelance pool and is seeking talented copywriters.
Requirements: They’re looking for talented copywriters who specialize in digital and print. It offers over 300 brands, including designer collections, toys, gifts, women’s dresses, men’s sweats, shoes, jewelry, candles, and home fragrance
Rate: Discuss with the client.
Apply: Comment on the post or DM Tigi on LI.
3. Vance is looking for a freelance B2B copywriter
Vance is an early-stage startup (pre-launch) that offers back-office admin for SMBs so they can stay on top of obligations and perform key administrative tasks.
Job: Vance is looking for a US-based B2B freelance copywriter to help with positioning and the main website copy. Commitment required: 10-20 hours/week
Requirements: Relevant experience.
Rate: Discuss with Alessandra.
Apply: DM Alessandra on LI or comment on her post.
4. Rodeo is looking for freelance creative copywriters
Rodeo is a London-based creative agency sitting at the intersection of experiential, digital, and social.
Job: Rory is looking for freelance creative copywriters to support Rodeo across a number of exciting projects.
Requirements: Not specified.
Rate: Discuss with the client.
Apply: DM Rory on LI or comment on his post.
5. The Frugal Expat is looking for freelance credit card writers
The Frugal Expat is a resource dedicated to helping people do better in saving, investing, traveling, and working towards financial independence.
Job: The site is looking for freelance writers to produce guides and articles about credit cards and points.
Requirements: Knowledgeable about credit card points and free travel.
Rate: Discuss with Steve.
Apply: Email Steve at steve@thefrugalexpat.com.
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 04/19/2024
Job count this week: 28
Weekly summary:
1. GorillaDesk is looking for freelance B2B SaaS blog writers
2. OpenPhone is looking for a freelance B2B SaaS content writer
3. Temper.Digital is looking for a freelance B2B content and copywriter
4. Bankrate is looking for freelance finance article writers
5. Wise Publishing Inc. looking for freelance personal finance article writers
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Assignment-Based Calls for Freelance Writers
1. GorillaDesk is looking for freelance B2B SaaS blog writers
GorillaDesk is a field service management software that helps businesses organize operations, grow, and improve customer experience.
Job: The team is looking for freelance writers to deliver blog and authority content.
Requirements: Experience with the above.
Rate: Discuss with Chris.
Apply: DM Chris on LI.
2. OpenPhone is looking for a freelance B2B SaaS content writer
OpenPhone is a US-based software development company that is building a new kind of business phone.
Job: The company is looking for a B2B SaaS freelance content writer. Ultimately, you would be interviewing small businesses and turning those insights into content that helps companies efficiently grow.
Requirements: They are open to former journalists, folks who have created awesome SaaS content, and other backgrounds.
Rate: Discuss with Phillip.
Apply: DM Phillip on LI with your portfolio
3. Temper.Digital is looking for a freelance B2B content and copywriter
Temper.Digital is a London-based provider of B2B marketing services.
Job: James is looking for a freelance copywriter/content producer to work with his marketing team on a long-term basis to produce web copy, articles, whitepapers, LinkedIn posts, case studies, and everything else in his marketing plan.
Requirements: Design/tech experience is beneficial, as is the ability to turn complex situations into simple persuasive arguments.
Rate: Discuss with James.
Apply: DM James on LI.
4. Bankrate is looking for freelance finance article writers
Bankrate is a website that provides information about finance, including top financial products in categories like insurance companies and investment accounts.
Job: Hanna is looking for freelance financial writers to help produce content for some of Bankrate’s content partners.
They’re looking for writers who can:
— Explain complex financial topics in clear, easy-to-understand language
— Stay on top of the latest trends and news in credit cards and banking
— Produce lengthy, in-depth reviews based on personal expertise and interviews
Requirements: Experience with the above.
Rate: Discuss with Hanna.
Apply: Email Hanna at hhorvath@redventures.com.
5. Wise Publishing Inc. looking for freelance personal finance article writers
Wise Publishing, Inc. owns and operates MoneyWise—a digital personal finance publication with a mission to help everyday people understand personal finance, earn and save extra money, and get ahead financially.
Job: Bethan is looking for freelance writers with expertise in personal finance to write US-sponsored content on a range of topics including investing, real estate, insurance, retirement, and more.
Requirements: Writers with expertise in personal finance.
Rate: Discuss with Bethan.
Apply: DM Bethan on LI.
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Freelance writing jobs: Week of 04/12/2024
Job count this week: 28
Weekly summary:
1. Going is looking for freelance personal finance writers to cover travel rewards — Starts at $400-$600
2. CNET is looking for freelance article writers to share their hands-on AI experiences
3. Thrillest is looking for travel and culture pitches — Starts at $350
4. Mashable is looking for pitches about tech and its intersection with relationships — $400 to $500
5. Hubspot is looking for a freelance digital marketing, B2B, or SaaS content writer — Starts at $40 per hour
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1. Going is looking for freelance personal finance writers to cover travel rewards
Going.com is a membership website that helps travelers find flight deals.
Job: They’re looking for freelance writers to contribute travel rewards, credit cards, points, and miles content.
Length: Varies by topic. Follows an outline provided by Going.
- Card reviews start around 800 words and could go up depending on complexity and sections.
- Roundups start around 1,200 words but may be higher. Depends on the amount of cards featured, and other topics.
Requirements: Relevant credit card points travel experience. Read more.
Rate: Varies depending on the length, complexity, and nature of the topic.
- Credit Card Reviews: Start at $400
- Credit Card Roundups: Start at $600
- Points and Miles How-to Guides: Start at $400
Apply: Online form
2. CNET is looking for freelance article writers to share their hands-on AI experiences
CNET is an American media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology and consumer electronics globally.
Job: Corinne is looking for freelance writers to write helpful and expert articles about their hands-on experiences using AI, for instance, to plan events or solve practical problems. You’ll provide usage tips or experiential anecdotes for an audience interested in what AI can (or can’t) actually do now.
Requirements: She’s looking for a person with outstanding writing skills and strong experience in journalism.
Rate: Discuss with Corinne.
Apply: Email Corinne at creichert@redventures.com
3. Thrillest is looking for travel and culture pitches
Thrillist is a digital media publication at the intersection of travel, experience, and local culture.
Job: The brand is looking for freelance pitches related to travel, experience, and local culture.
Requirements: Pitch guidelines.
Rate: Starts at $350.
Apply: Send your pitch to pitches@thrillist.com
4. Mashable is looking for pitches about tech and its intersection with relationships
Mashable is a US-based news website, digital media platform, and entertainment company.
Job: Anna is looking for pitches about tech and its intersection with relationships (romantic and otherwise), dating, s3x, etc.
Requirements: See above.
Rate: $400-$500 per 1,200-1,500 words
Apply: Email Anna at anna.iovine@mashable.com
5. Hubspot is looking for a freelance digital marketing, B2B, or SaaS content writer
HubSpot, Inc. is an American developer and marketer of software products for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service.
Job: Autumn’s team is currently on the lookout for a talented freelance content writer. They specialize in small content updates (25-400 words), so if you have experience in that area, they’d love to hear from you!
Requirements: Someone who is knowledgeable about digital marketing, B2B, or SaaS.
Rate: $40 per hour
Apply: DM Autumn on LI. Be sure to have a writing sample and/or your CV prepared.
Freelance writing jobs: Week of 04/05/2024
Job count this week: 25 so far
Weekly summary:
1. DC Digital X is looking for a freelance DTC email writer
2. Saleboat is looking for freelance sales/tech blog writers
3. Edutopia is looking for pitches from educators — Starts at $100
4. Longreads is accepting pitches for reported personal essays — Starts at $350
5. Business Insider is looking for pitches about cruises — Start at $220
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1. DC Digital X is looking for a freelance DTC email writer
DC Digital X is a Vancouver-based e-commerce marketing company that helps e-commerce brands grow and scale their brand using email + SMS + loyalty marketing.
Job: Debbie is looking for a talented freelance DTC email writer.
Requirements: Experience writing DTC emails including campaigns and automated flows.
Rate: Discuss with Debbie.
Apply: DM Debbie on LI.
2. Saleboat is looking for freelance sales/tech blog writers
Saleboat is a US-based, free time-tracking tool for sales teams that provides a singular view of interactions across a variety of platforms.
Job: The company needs blogs about sales and tech.
Requirements: Experience with the above.
Rate: Discuss with Veronica.
Apply: DM Veronica on LI.
3. Edutopia is looking for pitches from educators
Edutopia is a free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in pre-K-12 education.
Job: Do you have a story to tell? Perhaps it’s something you’ve realized over the course of your career about how to get students excited about learning, a strategy you recently tried that didn’t quite work out and how you changed course, or an aha moment that led you to rethink how you teach a particular subject or lesson. If so, you’re in the right place.
Requirements: Send a few sentences describing your proposed article and a detailed outline or description (the finished article will be around 850–1,000 words). Read more.
Rate: Starts at $100
Apply: Send an email to GUESTBLOG at EDUTOPIA (dot) ORG with “Guest Blog: [Proposed Post Title]” in the subject line, and be sure to include the following information: Read more.
4. Longreads is accepting pitches for reported personal essays
Longreads accepts submissions and pitches for original work from writers and journalists around the world. They publish personal and reported essays, criticism, reading lists, and occasional book excerpts, interviews, and more in-depth features.
Job: The pub is accepting personal essay drafts and pitches for reported personal essays and reading lists. It’s looking for pieces on unexpected topics and unique angles.
Requirement: Read the pitch guide.
Rate: They pay is $350 for reading lists and $500 for personal essays. Reported essay rates start at $500.
Apply: Email essay submissions, story pitches, reading list ideas, and other queries to their main editorial inbox at hello@longreads.com.
5. Business Insider is looking for pitches about cruises
Business Insider is a New York City-based multinational financial and business news website. It covers business, tech, markets, lifestyle, politics, and more.
Job: Stephanie is looking for pitches about CRUISES! ⛴️ Did you go on your first cruise and have a bad experience? Did you have the greatest trip of your life? Are you a seasoned cruiser who can give our readers some amazing tips? DM her.
Requirement: See above. The deadline is April 15th.
Rate: Start at $220
Apply: DM Stephanie on X.
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Frequently asked questions about freelance writing jobs
It’s very possible to make $1,000 per month as a freelance writer. About 60% of freelance writers worldwide make more than $2,500 per month, according to the ATFW 2023 survey.
You can get started as a freelance writer by:
-Creating awesome samples
-Building a presence on LinkedIn and Twitter as a freelance writer
-Asking friends and family if they need writing done for their businesses
-Joining job platforms like Upwork, Ndash, or Clearvoice and applying for jobs
-Applying for jobs on writing job boards (like this one) and in jobs newsletters
-Pitching clients on your services through email
-Creating a website with a blog and optimizing it for SEO
The amount you should charge for a 500-word article will depend on factors such as your experience and expertise, the complexity of the topic, and whether interviews or in-depth research are required. An average rate would fall around $100 to $200. Inexperienced writers may charge less and experts may charge closer to $400 or $500.
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. 
About 60% of the new freelance writers we surveyed made $2,500 or less in their first year of freelancing, while about 30% made between $2,500 and $5,000. Higher income levels come with more years of experience.
Freelancers get paid in a variety of ways. You can charge by the hour, by the word, using a fixed price, or using a retainer model. You can also charge upfront, 50% upfront and 50% postpaid, or 100% postpaid. See how writers from our 2023 income survey said they charge here.