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75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (July 7, 2025)

75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (July 7, 2025)

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75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (July 7, 2025)
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Friendly reminder: You are a writer. Or rather, you are a fucking WRITER! Which means you have decided that you will, for much of the day, maybe most of it, put thoughts together and then write them down. Which sounds simple, as if anyone could do it, and it’s true that many people can. But most don’t. And of those that can, most choose not to, because of 'other stuff'. But you. You fucking joined up to the WAR. You signed on the frickin’ line, sold your soul over to the god of WHO FUCKING KNOWS, BUT I’M GONNA DIE FIGURING IT OUT, put your pen into your veins and spilled your blood. Because only writers know that between PUTTING THOUGHTS TOGETHER and WRITING IT DOWN, comes an ocean of yet more thinking, a tornado of deleting, and a galaxy of rewriting. So the WORK you do is tougher than it looks, especially if you’re doing it right. Which makes it VALUABLE. Your spirit is on the page, and people centuries in the future will read your stuff. You will talk to them from the grave. To write is to be immortal.

Calls for pitches below.

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🔹 RONALD BARBA SEEKS FREELANCE WRITER WITH JOURNALISM BACKGROUND IN APAC

[News] | Publication: Ronald Barba

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown

Ronald Barba is looking for a freelance writer based in APAC, preferably with a journalism background and experience in higher education reporting. Interested candidates should contact him via email or tag potential fits. Interviews will be required during APAC working hours.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ronaldbarba_im-looking-for-a-freelance-writer-preferably-activity-7344395805698539520-6nzc

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🔹 NEIL LONG SEEKS FREELANCE WRITERS FOR MOBILE GAME FEATURES

[Technology] | Publication: Neil Long

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown

Neil Long is looking for freelance writers knowledgeable about the mobile game business to create punchy features around 600 words. He requests no opinion pieces or hot takes and invites pitches via email.

Source: https://bsky.app/profile/neillong.bsky.social/post/3lsjg37bce22u

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🔹 ALBERTA NATIVE NEWS HIRING PART-TIME AND FREELANCE REPORTERS FOCUSED ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES

[News] | Publication: Alberta Native News

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Positions will remain open until filled

Alberta Native News is hiring part-time and freelance reporters to cover Indigenous issues in Alberta and BC. Candidates should have strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling about Indigenous communities. Applications are welcome from all experience levels.

Source: https://www.albertanativenews.com/job-opportunity-alberta-native-news-is-hiring-part-time-and-freelance-reporters/

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🔹 IMEDD GIJC25 FELLOWSHIP OPEN FOR JOURNALISTS IN GREECE

[News] | Publication: i MEd D

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: July 14, 2025

The iMEdD GIJC25 Fellowship is open to full-time journalists in Greece. Applicants must produce a story or presentation related to #GIJC25 post-conference. A working knowledge of English is required. Apply by July 14, 2025.

Source: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m0ZweYQx7uF4mRr0aG7W7ea00tCXcOn15LlH3kUAgic/viewform

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🔹 HEALTHLINE MEDIA SEEKS FREELANCE CONTENT MARKETING WRITERS FOR HEALTH TOPICS

[Health & fitness] | Publication: Healthline Media

Fee: $250 | Deadline: Unknown

Healthline Media is looking for freelance content marketing writers to create articles focused on health and wellness topics, particularly for chronic conditions. Compensation starts at $250 per article, depending on experience and content type.

Source: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rvohcontentfreelance/jobs/4302570005

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🔹 SIR SAMUEL BRITTAN FELLOWSHIP SEEKS ASPIRING ECONOMIC JOURNALISTS

[Business/finance] | Publication: Financial Times

Fee: £2500 | Deadline: immediate

The Financial Times offers a six-month paid fellowship for aspiring economic journalists. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in economic themes and submit a CV, cover letter, and a 600-word unpublished article on a current economic issue. Deadline is 11pm on July 15, 2025.

Source: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtimes33/jobs/4611297101

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🔹 NEW ON SI PHOENIX MERCURY SITE SEEKS PAID WRITERS FOR HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT

[Sport] | Publication: On SI Phoenix Mercury

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown

A new On SI Phoenix Mercury site is launching, seeking a paid writer to produce high-quality content about the Phoenix Mercury. Interested candidates should email Publisher Hondo Carpenter for more information and to apply.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ltj81_phoenixmercury-wnba-sportswriters-activity-7344449090341990402-ctLN

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🔹 OMNISCIENT DIGITAL SEEKS FREELANCE CLOUD SECURITY CONTENT WRITER

[Technology] | Publication: Omniscient Digital

Fee: Unknown | Deadline: Unknown

Omniscient Digital is looking for a freelance writer with expertise in cloud security to create blog content for technical and semi-technical audiences. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and familiarity with cloud security topics.

Source: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/omniscient/773878a1-0515-455d-9162-33a9efe9891a

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🔹 2025 BLACK VOICES IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE WRITING CONTEST FOR BLACK AUTHORS

[Art & culture] | Publication: Strive Publishing

Fee: $1,000 | Deadline: July 22, 2025

The 2025 Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest invites Black authors aged 18+ in the U.S. to submit original children’s books. Submissions open from June 16 to July 22, with cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 for winners.

Source: https://go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/black-voices-childrens-literature-writing-contest

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🔹 PLAIN ENGLISH SEEKS PODCAST SCRIPT WRITERS FOR CURRENT EVENTS TOPICS

[News] | Publication: Plain English

Fee: $50-75 per hour | Deadline: Ongoing

Plain English is looking for writers to create 700-1,000 word podcast scripts on current events. The scripts should summarize interesting news topics for mid-career professionals seeking to improve their English skills. Payment ranges from $50 to $75 per hour.

Source: https://contra.com/opportunity/ZoPB7ZRb-script-for-current-events-podcast

That’s your lot if you’re a free subscriber - tip me a fiver to see dozens more calls below right now, and 300+ each month.

And read on if you’re already one of the hella awesome people who help me do this not just out of a masochistic sense of altruism.

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