75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (July 14, 2025)
An app I created several years ago to help freelance writers find and pitch for work has just relaunched. It’s very ‘beta’ at the moment, lots still to build and improve, but one thing I’d like to highlight: Pitch Packets. Check out one of mine (a dummy one) here: https://pitchwhiz.com/pitch/the-5-most-incredible-things-to-see-in-the-new-forest-uk
This is a shareable web page with all the important parts of a story pitch that can be sent to editors in an email or on social media, eg in response to one of the calls below.
Sign up to start creating your own (it’s free). > > > pitchwhiz.com
Please note you will need to have some writing experience, bylines etc to get through the approval process.
Calls for pitches below.
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🔹 INTERNEWS’ EARTH JOURNALISM NETWORK OFFERS FELLOWSHIP FOR BIODIVERSITY CONTENT CREATION
[Nature & environment] | Publication: Internews’ Earth Journalism Network
Fee: $2,000 | Deadline: July 16
Environmental journalists and social media content creators from South and Southeast Asia can apply for the Earth Shorts fellowship. Participants will receive mentorship and $2,000 each to create engaging biodiversity-related content. The application deadline is July 16.
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🔹 ABBARA PROGRAM SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT CULTURAL INITIATIVES IN THE ARAB REGION
[Art & culture] | Publication: Abbara
Fee: €22,000 | Deadline: July 17, 2025
The Abbara program offers financial support of €22,000, training, and technical assistance to independent cultural initiatives in the Arab region. Applications are open until July 17, 2025, for organizations focused on diverse artistic disciplines.
Source: https://mawred.org/cultural-organizations-management/abbara/?lang=en#program
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🔹 REWIRE NEWS GROUP ACCEPTING PITCHES ON REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND LGBTQ+ ISSUES
[Health & fitness] | Publication: Rewire News Group
Fee: $400-500 | Deadline: Open/rolling
Rewire News Group is seeking pitches for reported stories, personal essays, and explainers on reproductive rights, sexual health, and LGBTQ+ issues. Starting rates are $400-500 for reported stories and $350 for op-eds. No pre-written drafts accepted.
Source: https://bsky.app/profile/natasharoy.bsky.social/post/3lt2u2k625s2r
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🔹 BUSINESS INSIDER OPEN TO LIFESTYLE PITCHES FOR PERSONAL ESSAYS AND LISTICLES
[Lifestyle] | Publication: Business Insider
Fee: $230 | Deadline: Unknown
Business Insider is currently seeking lifestyle pitches, particularly first-person pieces about travel, food, work life, and moving. Rates start at $230 for stories around 600 words. Responses may take up to two weeks.
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🔹 BUSINESS INSIDER SEEKS PERSONAL ESSAYS ON HOUSING REGRETS
[Lifestyle] | Publication: Business Insider
Fee: $230 | Deadline: Unknown
Business Insider is looking for personal essays about moving and housing regrets. Writers can share experiences about regretting moves, staying put, or downsizing. Pitches should include a clear headline and 3-5 sentences explaining the piece's focus.
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🔹 BUSINESS INSIDER SEEKS FIRST-PERSON PITCHES ON UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING AND TRAVEL
[Lifestyle] | Publication: Business Insider
Fee: $230 | Deadline: Unknown
Business Insider is looking for first-person pitches on topics including unconventional living situations, unexpected moves, unique travel tips, and retirement advice from older relatives. Payment starts at $230 for 600 words. Pitches can be submitted via a provided form.
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🔹 ELIKA ROOHI SEEKS OPINION PIECES ON PHILANTHROPY FOR ALLIANCE MAGAZINE
[Opinion] | Publication: Alliance magazine
Fee: Paid | Deadline: July 8
Elika Roohi is commissioning original opinion pieces, personal reflections, or analyses on key trends in the philanthropy sector for Alliance magazine. Submissions from/about philanthropy in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and MENA are particularly encouraged. Paid opportunity for eligible writers.
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7346555697507016704-9Qoz
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🔹 THE STANDARD SEEKS NEWS-BASED COMMENTARY PIECES FOR PUBLICATION
[Opinion] | Publication: The Standard
Fee: Unknown | Deadline: immediate
The Standard is looking to commission comment pieces while acting as comment editor for the next couple of months. Interested writers should submit excellent, news-based pitches to the provided email address.
Source: https://x.com/lucykenningham/status/1940691227919503859
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🔹 STUFF SEEKS UNIQUE TRAVEL PITCHES FOR NEW TRAVEL MAGAZINE CONTENT
[Travel] | Publication: Stuff
Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown
Stuff is looking for compelling travel pitches that cater to the NZ audience, focusing on unique, insightful, or unexpected stories. Freelancers should send writing samples with their pitches and consider themes like NZ travel, cruising, food, and family.
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🔹 LONDON EDITOR SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM TRAVEL JOURNALISTS
[Travel] | Publication: I have an editor
Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown
A London-based editor is looking for travel journalists to assist with a small project. Names have already been sent to the editor, and the call for responses has been acknowledged.