50 calls for journalism/writing pitches (April 8, 2024)
After 25 years of journalism, there are a few things I unconsciously consider important. Deadlines are one. Having grown into journalism in the days of print when missing a deadline could cost real money, I feel incredibly anxious if I ever feel as if I am going to be late for anything. Accuracy is another. Striving to be truthful, correct and factual (much of what a journalist needs to strive for can be bullet-pointed under a chapter heading of ‘Accuracy’), has become, simply, how I do things. Most journalists will feel the same. Questioning the tales we are presented with to distill the truth becomes a part of the DNA. It’s not conscious, it’s baked in. And it’s easy to assume this is how all people behave. But that’s not correct. And this is important, because as AI and social media collide, the result is one of the most dangerous combinations the world has had to deal with for many decades. I feel equipped to deal with this, with a journalist’s natural skepticism and default to seeking evidence and proof. But >99% of the world don’t have a journalist’s fussy, truth-needy pedantometer. Including my kids, and probably your kids. And in the echo chambers of my own social media channels, where my media-trained friends and colleagues gape with incredulity at spun stories that appear (to us) to be literally unbelievable, we must remember not everyone is trained to be a truth-seeker.
Calls for pitches below.
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New freelance gig : Mango Languages is looking is looking for Modern Hebrew Content Editor.
https://twitter.com/joinPF/status/1776206760728277086
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We're hiring! @GiveMeSport are looking for freelance writers to join our News, Features and Evergreen teams! Can create working patterns around other commitments.
Apply below for EPL writer role and we'll decide which opportunities suit you best! https://givemesport.com/careers/
https://twitter.com/ChristyMalyan/status/1775915388385034438
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Call for pitches!
Looking for 800-word reported pieces or personal essays about the criminal legal system (cops, prisons, parole, alternatives to incarceration, etc).
We pay $1 per word. Email newsletter@theappeal.org Pitch guidelines here:
https://twitter.com/megoconnor13/status/1775941626550194526
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Hiring someone for 10-20 hours of freelance technical writing this week.
Requirements:
- Be literate
- Be smart
Experience in ecom is helpful.
DM your hourly rate. Hiring today
https://twitter.com/nateobrienn/status/1774866239745351795
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The Sun Online is looking for casual SEO journalists to work on a rota so some evenings (usually one week a month) and weekends (usually once a month)
https://twitter.com/freelance_hacks/status/1775484164361392216
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looking for someone to partner up w/ on some freelance social content ideas (no execution needed) for a legacy clothing brand. if this is u or someone u know holler at me :)
https://twitter.com/dialGG/status/1775990400718615003
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Still looking for spring, outdoor and cool (weather) destination SpeciaList pitches. Same drill; 5-8 stop tours of timely city with cool (not niche) angles from the POV of a notable/trending local expert. Writer can't be specialist, no food/drink. Competitive rates, email in bio.
https://twitter.com/ieatmypigeon/status/1775983845654810837
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I'm looking for a writer to take over Inverse's Found in Translation column, a retrospective series which shines a light on international sci-fi movies from parts of the world we might not otherwise cover. The rate is $250 per article. Email in bio.
https://twitter.com/jacobkleinman/status/1775970765180928352
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Excited to announce that I've officially started full-time as an editor at @sciam! I'm assigning stories about all kinds of science-related news. Please do send pitches my way!
https://twitter.com/parshallison/status/1775945798905176506
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Exciting part-time remote opportunity with Salted Stone in Boise, ID! Join as a Copywriting Specialist and get paid $25 per hour. Perfect for entry-level writers looking to gain experience. #Copywriting #RemoteJob
https://twitter.com/WeFreelanceTeam/status/1775991740115108189