50 calls for journalism/writing pitches (December 11, 2023)
Few things remind of our subservience to nature like a weekend of constant, unending, soaking rain. It doesn’t have to be dramatic or stormy, as you’ll find in Asia, where the rain is hot and steamy and unrestrained. In the UK, the rain is not tempestuous, or wild, or frenzied. It’s just there, in the air, coming down on a Sunday because there’s not much else to do and the grey world, covered with grey clouds, dotted with cold, wrapped-up people in grey clothes, looks like a place where rain is welcomed. It’s gentle and it smiles at you as it slithers down the windows and drips down the walls and collects in quiet, sky-shining puddles on the wet roads, scattering and splashing as cars break through and your shoes suddenly are rain-filled and chilled. We did venture out, pulling hoods about our faces as we leaned into the dripping wind, but the raindrops squeezed between the cracks and wriggled like slimy worms down our necks anyway.
Calls for pitches below.
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We're looking for untold stories and things that inspire. I really love when writers take a different angle on an iconic destination. — @star_lightw, editor at @NatGeoTravel on the @The_IIJ panel
https://twitter.com/write_badger/status/1733173925851644255
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.@NBCUniversal is seeking a temp, PT writer (20 hours/week) to help expand its late night and SNL coverage. Salary: $31.25-36.08/hour , 20 hours a week. Remote.
https://twitter.com/NarrativeGigs/status/1733109673518321745
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For Business Insider we are looking for personal essay pitches from gen-z's: I bought into the hype of “how cool / expensive a city was." Please put PITCH in the subject line and email ahull@businessinsider.com Rates $300+
https://twitter.com/AlyshiaMHull/status/1732476322436268145
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Looking for new submissions for @BusinessInsider's Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco grocery diaries!
Specifically looking for folks with unique jobs/hours/diets to write about what they typically buy at these stores. Rates for this series start at $185!
https://twitter.com/stephpitera/status/1732811457518096886
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I’m looking for a contract based Copywriter to assist with copy for (Emails, SMS, Ads). This would be a month to month contract with potential to sign a long term commitment if it’s a good fit!
If you’re interested or know anyone who could be a good fit please shoot me a DM.
https://twitter.com/KodyNordquist/status/1731259644213870923
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General submissions are open!
Visit our website for submission guidelines. We can’t wait to read your work!
https://twitter.com/on_squ/status/1733228101977411665
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Absolutely buzzing about this news! We at @theleaduk are expanding into the glorious North - and launching TEN new local editions. This is going to be big.
Northern writers - we want to hear your stories and pitches!! (especially Black and brown writers)
https://twitter.com/Nmozz/status/1732383262637449391
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.@TheWorld is hiring an editor. Min. 6 yrs’ experience. Based in Boston. Salary not listed.
https://twitter.com/NarrativeGigs/status/1733271858433376342