75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (April 7, 2025)
I am currently in China and havoc is being wreaked - on my waistline by the food; on my internet access by the firewall; and on my ability to buy decent American supplies by the tariffs. Just when I was in the mood to splash out on a Harley, a Gibson guitar, some Levis and a packet of Twinkies…. jeez.
Calls for pitches below.
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I'm always looking for pitches about tech in general. Features only please, let me know if you want to hear details about what I'm looking for
https://x.com/thomasgermain/status/1843315077203824785
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If you would like to work with us, email us a short paragraph summarising the story you would like to tell.
https://wellcomecollection.org/get-involved/Wvl00yAAAB8A3y8p
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I commission film writing for i-D and I like people with interesting, thoughtful and left field ideas. If something’s been on your mind – films new or old – and you think the i-D audience would be interested in it, let me know.
https://x.com/douglasgrnwd/status/1836143240275185894
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Fast Company's associate editor, David Salazar, is always looking for pitches of reported features on the “intersection of business and culture, healthcare, the music industry (streaming, labels, distribution, new tech). Think companies or people that offer a lens into a broader interesting industry or trend.” He's especially interested in pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers to “ensure a diversity of perspectives.” The rate is “at very least” $0.50 per word, but is “often closer to $0.75-$0.80 per word.” and send pitches to dsalazar@fastcompany.com.
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Front Office Sports' features editorial director, Meredith Turits, is always looking for pitches of “features (1,000-1,2000 words) and featurettes (750-1,000 words) on topics at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. Both evergreen and time-pegged pitches are welcome, and must include a strong business angle. Please include any source access you may already have for the piece, and please no pitches with open-ended questions.” The rate is about $0.50 per word, “assigned at flat fee upon commission.” and send pitches to meredith@frontofficesports.com with “PITCH” in the subject line.
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CREEM's executive editor, Fred Pessaro, shared on Study Hall that he's always looking for pitches of “something fun and with personality and with a slant toward rock.” “I need interesting voices, I NEED STORIES. Email me some ideas, if I even vaguely like any of them, I'll help guide it past the goal line to what we need. Music ranges from classic rock to indie to current underground stuff. No story is too small, only not interesting enough.” The rate is “up to” $0.50 per word, send pitches to fred@creem.com.
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Good news, everyone! We're officially open to pitches!
Please read our pitch guidelines carefully and then hit us with your best shots.
https://bsky.app/profile/theflytrapmedia.bsky.social/post/3lix655dqxd2w
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We’re interested in exploring drinking culture from all angles, including its connection to place, people and design. We have a great fondness for unusual characters, fringe movements, unsung traditions and overlooked haunts reported from the farthest flung corners of the world. Stories should be narrative-driven and thoroughly reported.
https://punchdrink.com/contact/
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Business Insider editor Grace DeGraaf is looking for pitches of “magazine-style analyses, reported explainers, and personal essays that make an argument” on business, tech, the economy, retail, work, and money. “Right now I'm interested in people's experiences with scams, frustrating bureaucracy, or any kind of consumer frustrations. Is managing paperwork taking over your life in a way it shouldn't? Is a company refusing to honor its policies? Have you experienced something that could shed light on how our Byzantine world works and want to dig into it?” The rates range from $0.50-$1 per word, depending on scope and experience, send pitches to gdegraaf@insider.com
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Looking for freelance story pitches centered around English horse sports and equestrian lifestyle for a fun side project I'm working on — can be profiles, sidebars, features, etc. Rates start at 50 cents/word, rolling submissions. Email lauraoratliff@gmail.com
https://x.com/loratliff/status/1828563841657278628?s=46&t=rhzllSjFgPsATyIzFh7ijQ