7 Reasons This Weekly Journalism & Communications Jobs Newsletter is Different From All the Rest

Advice for Freelancers, Content Badasses, Freelance Journalism Jobs of the Week, How Do You Find the Best Freelancers?, Managing Your Content Business, Video Content, Why You Need a Freelancer

I’ve been a successful freelance journalist for more than ten years and I have tons of strategies, techniques and talent for finding relevant, high-paying, and worthwhile full-time and freelance journalism, communications, video, television, social media and editing jobs on the market.

Here are seven reasons that this paid journalism and communications jobs newsletter is different from all the others on the market. I’ve been a successful freelance journalist for more than ten years. I have many strategies, techniques, and talent for finding relevant, high-paying, and worthwhile full-time and freelance journalism, communications, video, and editing jobs on the market.

Here are seven reasons why this paid journalism and communications jobs newsletter differs from all the others on the market.

All Freelance Journalism Gigs Pay a Minimum of $1 Per Word

There was a time when $1 per word was a minimum. Today, with the advent of AI, mass layoffs, and more, it’s getting more difficult to find calls-for-pitches that pay this minimum. Each week, I curate freelance gigs and calls directly from editors that pay a minimum of $1 per word or offer an excellent byline opportunity (especially if you’re looking to broaden the type of coverage you do or want to move into a new beat). Paid subscribers to my jobs newsletter get a different curated list in their inbox each week. I also do my best to include outlets you’ve heard of (or those with outstanding reputations).

Editor’s Email Addresses are Included in Calls-For-Pitches

Stop wasting your valuable time trying to construct an editor’s email address. Each freelance call includes a way to contact the right editor. No searching is necessary on your part.

I always recommend that monthly paid subscribers archive these emails as a valuable way to update your contacts and keep the right editor contacts on hand when you have a great pitch that you want to send.

All Jobs & Freelance Gigs are Fully-Remote

I have been a remote worker for most of my career and know that being remote is tremendously valuable as a freelancer and full-timer. All jobs included in this weekly paid newsletter are full-remote unless they offer a fantastic opportunity, in which case, I note where they are located.

In the cases where the job is not remote, I note it at the end of the listing like this:

All Full-Time Journalism & Communications Jobs Pay a Minimum of $100,000 Per Year

Yes. Really. I work hard to find these jobs for paid subscribers and include them in each weekly newsletter. After all, we’re skilled, talented, and highly-experienced professionals.

newsletter, every single week. After all, we’re skilled, talented and highly-experienced professionals and we should be paid professional salaries.

I Have Been Working in Journalism & Communications For More Than 10 Years & Provide Insights You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Want to know what an office environment is really like? I’ve got you. I have worked in many places with many talented (and, sadly, horribly untalented) people. This newsletter is for you if you want the inside scoop on many major media outlets. I pull no punches (and you can always email me for more details if you have questions about my “Editor’s Notes.”)

If you’d like to know more about me and my work, you can check out my bio at my portfolio site at abigailbassett.com

You Don’t Have to Troll the Job Listings Each Week Yourself

I do the work for you every single week. The newsletter goes out on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. PT.

When you sign up for a monthly $5 subscription, I send you the most recent newsletter and add you to the ongoing list.

If you opt for the $3 option to access just the current week’s content, you’ll only get the most recent newsletter.

BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER TODAY

How to Handle the “Unpaid-Work” Interview

Advice for Freelancers, Content Badasses, Managing Your Content Business, Why You Need a Freelancer

What do you do when the job opportunity you’re interested in wants story ideas and “sample” work before they decide to interview or pay you?

It’s the age-old question: Do you do a whole bunch of free work to possibly land a gig? The answer is frequently fraught and often frustrating–but here’s what you need to know.

“Send me three well-researched pitches…” and Maybe I’ll Pay You for Them, or Maybe I’ll Assign Them to my Full-Time Staff

I was recently trolling the job listings and came across a freelance ghostwriting gig that looked promising on LinkedIn. It was an “Easy Apply” gig, but upon reading the description, it turned out that the poster wanted applicants to email them directly with as many as 10 (!!!) links to relevant bylines, a cover letter, and a resume.

“Ok, fine.” I sighed and got to emailing. I also clicked that “Easy Apply” button, just to indicate that I was a serious applicant and interested in the spot.

A few hours later, I got a note in my LinkedIn Messages. There, the job poster enumerated a proposed “exercise” assignment, as he called it.

He requested that I come up with a “provocation,” which immediately set alarm bells off in my head. In today’s hotly partisan world, that generally means an “unpopular opinion,” or “hot take,” that frequently smells of rage baiting, a common technique to boost views and interactions on a website. He even went through a list of questions I should ask myself about the topic (cue the deep side eye from experienced journalists).

His note went on to say that once the company approved my “provocation,” I “will find an excellent expert on the matter,” who could argue that point of view, then I’d reach out to that “expert” to “get their interest,” (MLM anyone?). At that point, the hiring company would decide if I should proceed to “work with that person to write the article.”

The kicker? “We can offer you $500 if we decide to publish the article based on the assignment.”

Um…

The Issues Around the Unpaid-Work Interview

If you subscribe to my weekly freelance and full-time journalism job listings, you know I pull no punches about how journalists are paid and what professional-level writers, editors, television producers, podcasters, and broadcasters deserve for their experience and work.

I point out when a job or gig is very well paying (those on my list pay at least $1 per word or more for freelance work, and generally above $100,000 per year if it’s full-time) and offer any insight I may have about the workplace. (In case you don’t know, I’ve worked for a LOT of high-profile outlets and places, and I can tell you MANY of the nitty gritty details about all of them.)

I advocate for a fair, living wage to be paid to those of us who are professional journalists working hard to dig up the truth about the world and share knowledge because I sincerely believe (to quote my CNN sweatshirt that hangs on the back of my office chair) The World Needs Journalists.

All of this brings me to the core issue of the “Unpaid-Work” interview: Sharing story ideas, pitches, and even doing “exercise” assignments before an employer has even decided if they want to interview or hire you is a SCAM that’s perpetuated by corporate overlords who aim to suck every ounce of creativity out of the largest number of applicants.

Read that again. The Unpaid-Work Interview Is. A. Scam.
…

How do I know? I’ve seen it happen–from both inside and outside major media outlets.

I’ve watched a number of major media outlets (who will publicly remain unnamed) put applicants through the “Unpaid-Work” rigamarole because they’ve burned out their own journalists and content creators so fiercely that the full-time employees are mere shells.

I’ve seen those stories, pitches, and “exercise” assignments sent in by job seekers, stolen by management, and assigned to junior staff reporters just so those managers can tout how they have their “finger on the pulse” of what’s happening in the world. “Hey, look at how great our numbers are,” they pronounce, knowing full well they mined hard-working job applicants for the ideas.

I’ve also seen it from the job seekers’ side of the equation–both in freelance and full-time opportunities. I’ve even gone so far as to do one or two of these Unpaid-Work Interviews because I really did want to work for the outlet or publication.

Sadly, after doing a couple of them and later discovering that my ideas had been stolen by the outlet or publication and assigned to someone else, I refuse to do them anymore. I also have put those outlets (and the editors I dealt with there) on no-fly lists, meaning that I will not work for, write for, or publish with those people or publications.

How to Handle an “Unpaid-Work” Interview?

There are a couple of ways you can handle the Unpaid-Work Interview:

Decide to go for it, expecting your content to be stolen if you are not hired.
Decide to pass, and wish the job poster well. (i.e., “Thank you so much for the opportunity to move forward in the interview process, but unfortunately, I’ll need to withdraw my application for this position. Best of luck in your search…”

At this point in my career, the Unpaid-Work Interview is a major red flag that immediately takes that publication and editor off of my radar. It’s really up to you how you choose to proceed, but if you decide to go for the Unpaid-Work Interview, know that your work will likely end up under someone else’s byline.

Oh, and funny enough, I got the exact same, word-for-word, email in my inbox about 12 hours after the note landed in my LinkedIn messages about that job.

If you want to see which freelance job I highly recommend skipping, become a paid subscriber, and I’ll send you this week’s newsletter with that position highlighted as one to avoid.

Sound off in the comments (or drop me an email) about the WORST job interview requests you’ve seen. I’d love to commiserate.

Freelance Writing, Editing and Journalism Jobs, for the Week ending June 16

Freelance Journalism Jobs of the Week, Why You Need a Freelancer

Here’s a curated list of the best freelance journalism jobs from around the web, for the week of June 11, 2023. All jobs pay a minimum of $1 a word, or offer a fantastic byline opportunity for those looking to get a chance at a top-tier outlet with name recognition. These are all listed as remote and can be done (in theory) from anywhere. Be sure to check the listings for details.

Inclusion does not equal endorsement.

Apply to these gigs through the provided, direct links.

The new post will come out each week on Wednesday on Pacific Time. The weekly post is updated through Friday before a new post is built over the weekend! Come back frequently to see the latest updates!

This week’s listings include new, high-profile jobs and gigs from TechCrunch, Wirecutter, Yahoo!, Spy, New Republic, Sierra Magazine, Viator Travel, Surfer.com, Lux Magazine, Insider, The Financial Times Magazine, and many more!

A QUICK NOTE TO EDITORS SEEKING PITCHES & OUTLETS SEEKING FREELANCERS:

If you have something you’d like to see on this list, feel free to email me directly and I’ll add it. Many of the people who read this and subscribe to the mailing list are high-caliber, professional freelance journalists with tons of experience, ideas and awards. Drop me a note here.

ABOUT ABIGAIL BASSETT & WHY SHE CHOSE THESE JOBS

Abigail Bassett is a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist with more than 15 years of varied experience under her belt. She spent ten years as a senior producer at CNN in New York, and has been running CNTRL Media, LLC, since 2014, when she began her freelance journalism career. Abigail is also a skilled moderator, on-air and podcasting host with credits and appearances at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, SXSW, the JBL Fest, Reuters Automotive Events, Electrify Expo and other top-tier, household name events and publications.

The content below has been curated by Abigail and she digs up these gigs on everything from Twitter and LinkedIn to FlexJobs, Glassdoor, and Indeed because she believes in two tenets:

Experienced freelance journalists should be paid a fair wage for their work.
Freelancers need to stick together and help each other out. This is her way of doing just that.

The first portion of the job description has been copied and pasted into the post and the direct application link is included. Readers will need to forgive the shifts in pronouns/tenses, throughout, as these are the original job postings.

More of Abigail’s journalism work including her bylines with Elle Magazine, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, TechCrunch, Fortune, Forbes, Maxim, Car & Driver and more, at her portfolio site at abigailbassett.com. She has weathered the ups and downs in the economy and her freelance business continues to grow and thrive. Follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, or Instagram to find out more about her current assignments. And yes, she does apply for a lot of these jobs (in case you’re wondering). But mostly, she just wants to make the world a little bit better for journalists trying to make a living in the age of AI. (More on that soon…) She is available for commissions, so reach out!

If you like this post, sign up to become a newsletter member! We will be shifting this to a paid newsletter instead of a public post which means that the only way you’ll get it is if you subscribe!

Freelance Journalism Jobs & Calls For Pitches

Rolling Stone is seeking A Freelance Web Producer for Lists

https://twitter.com/angiemartoccio/status/1669431404420124680?t=tWuVYlvzzyQ7iRBQNpEuzA&s=19

Grist is looking for climate/food pitches

Call for pitches: Earth in Color (focused on the intersection of Blackness and Greeness) is looking for pitches for a project that will be published in partnership with Grist looking at Black foodways as a means of empowering healthy, just, sustainable futures. They’re looking for pitches for features exploring the connections between climate change and food systems and looking at individuals/communities building a more just and sustainable food system, as well as actionable explainers and profiles of individuals. They’re mostly focused on stories in the NY metro area for this project, but would consider kick ass pitches from other places.

Here’s the deets: https://lnkd.in/eE8WbxZN

Elite Daily is looking for Journalists Who Want to Try Celeb Workouts and Write About their Experiences

Looking for health/fitness freelance writers interested in trying celebrity workouts and covering their experience for @EliteDaily ! If this is you, email me at Lara.walsh@bustle.com #journorequest
— Lara Walsh (@itslarawalsh) June 13, 2023

Bloomberg is looking for narrative features pitches

FYI: Pitch me! Great narrative features, weird ideas, open to everything that can explain the 🤑. Right now, thinking about an "Out of Office" digital issue in August — burnout, bed rot, OOO replies, travel nightmares, 24 hours in the world's busiest youth hostel… surprise us!
— Reyhan Harmanci (@harmancipants) June 14, 2023

Slate is looking for Culture Pitches

FYI i'm open to pitches for @Slate's culture section. looking for smart, funny, original criticism (and more) about TV in particular, film, books, fame, online, and whatever else is "culture" these days. rates start at $350, increase with reporting/scope. jenny.zhang(at)slate com
— jenny (@jennygzhang) June 15, 2023

The Morning Brew is Looking for a Personal Finance Writer (Contract starting ASAP throug h Sept)

This role will be instrumental in the development and execution of stories, series, and editorial packages both within and beyond the newsletter.

The ideal candidate is passionate about how financial markets and economic systems affect the everyperson’s wallet. You should be able to deftly communicate insights using data analysis, reporting, and research. This role will ask you to explain the seemingly unexplainable (what is tax-loss harvesting, really?) with precision, clarity, and commitment to accuracy. You’ll also be expected to do so with a strong, memorable voice. We aim to never be boring or stuffy—no small task for a topic like this.

*Editors Note: If you don’t subscribe to the Morning Brew you should.

People is looking for a daily news writer

PEOPLE is looking for digital news writers to join the website, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET. PEOPLE as a brand covers 16 different verticals, so this person needs to be comfortable writing everything from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime, human interest and political stories. This is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential, as is an ability to handle a volume of 5-7 stories a day, while still delivering everything clean, sharp, and accurate. This person must also be fluent in SEO and analytics.

The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience writing digital news stories at a national level. A passion for breaking news is a must and experience covering the entertainment industry is preferred, but not required.

Insider is looking for a Wearables & Fitness Freelance Writer

You’ll need to put in a formal application at the link above, though.

Maine Antique Digest is looking for freelancers who can cover art and antique events

See the LinkedIn request above!

The Financial Times Magazine is looking for pitches

Harriet Fitch Little, Food and Drink Editor at FT Magazine, is looking for pitches:

I want FT Magazine to be the place that great writers pitch their best ideas that relate, however unexpectedly, to food and drink. If you’re a great narrative reporter, get in touch: harriet.little@ft.com.

My team at @PopMech is seeking an experienced freelancer to write how-to/service pieces in the home/DIY space. Think: a guide on how much to expect to pay during a home reno, an explainer on how evaporative cooling works, a step-by-step story on how to clean windows. $1/word
— Courtney Linder (@linderrama) June 6, 2023

Better Homes & Gardens is looking for a Freelance News Updates Writer

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a remote editor to update and write timely content for Better Homes & Gardens. As a news update writer, you will pitch, write, evaluate and update content, and work in the CMS to make those updates. Successful candidates for this position will be passionate and knowledgeable about home, garden, and other lifestyle content, and have morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone.

Saveur is looking for Seattle-based Food Writers

Looking for an experienced Seattle-based food writer who's well versed in the local restaurant scene. Email me: benjamin@saveur.com <3
— Benjamin Kemper (@BenKKemper) June 12, 2023

SF Gate is looking for pitches

I’m once again looking for #freelancers to contribute great local content about the Bay Area for @SFGate , Rates $250+ Please read below!@weischoice @studyhallxyz @IWWFJU @WritersofColor
— Tessa McLean (@mcleantessa) June 12, 2023

Lux is looking for Pitches ($1 to $0.80 per word!)

hello we exist and we actually pay writers

pitches@lux-magazine.com https://t.co/tGNkMAMO83
— Lux Magazine (@readlux) June 9, 2023

New Republic is Seeking Pitches

Pitch Molly your climate pieces for @newrepublic !!!

(esp as wildfires turn our air into pure smoke) https://t.co/29AAPgd1UC
— Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani (@AdrienneMahsa) June 7, 2023

Magic at the Margins is seeking food pitches ($1 a word!)

Freelance food writers, dabblers, and folks with fun writing ideas: my subscription food and beverage newsletter, Magic at the Margins, is accepting pitches! Pay is $1/per word, capped at $1,000 per piece, for stories that fit our community themes.https://t.co/W9jVoNrali
— Anela Malik | She/Her (@feed_the_malik) June 7, 2023

SPY.com is looking for feature pitches

SPY.com is looking for diligent reporters to pitch, write, and investigate compelling stories in the home and style vertical. This is a freelance position, and writers will be paid per commissioned story at a rate commensurate with experience and length. SPY is a mens-focused lifestyle site helping readers shop smarter and improve their style by investigating trends and the state of home and fashion.

HotCars is looking for a Feature Writer & a List Writer

The editorial team at HotCars.com is looking for passionate gearheads to write Features Articles about the latest happenings in the automotive world, as well as provide insight and fresh takes on the classic cars and trucks we all know and love.

Are you a dynamic and driven writer, who is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest automotive trends? Do you keep up to date with all the new features and specs on the latest models? If so, then you are just what we’re looking for at HotCars! We are looking for a Freelance Features Writer who is able to contribute daily to our site.

Editor’s Note: HotCars is trying to revitalize their brand. It’s not a great site right now. Maybe you can help improve it!

Viator Travel (a TripAdvisor company) is looking for Disability Pride Month Pitches on a rolling deadline

I'm accepting Disability Pride Month pitches for Viator Travel. Rates start at $250; all pieces must have a travel hook. Email lcocking at tripadvisor dot com
— lauren cocking (@laurencocking) June 1, 2023

Full Time Journalism & Editing Jobs

Yahoo is looking for a Credit Card Writer

The Personal Finance content team produces reference articles and guides that, in addition to the news team’s daily coverage, ensure that Yahoo Finance offers the broadest, most reliable and useful information about its audiences’ most important financial decisions and opportunities. The Personal Finance content team is focused on producing articles, calculators and other tools that help consumers understand their money and make smart decisions to increase their wealth. We’re looking for enthusiastic, empathetic teammates who relish the challenge of helping people understand and navigate the uncertain financial world we live in. To work with us, you should be enthusiastic about writing an article to help someone find the best travel credit card, working with the product team to build a balance transfer calculator or collaborating on a search optimization project to make our work easier to find online.

InStyle is looking for a Content Update Editor

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a remote content update editor for InStyle. Candidates should have experience writing or editing beauty, lifestyle, and fashion articles. Update editors may revise outdated information, polish dull or error-ridden copy, and expand text to ensure articles are detailed and comprehensive.

Marriott is looking for an Assistant Editor

The Flex Manager, Assistant Editor will help write, edit, and update editorial content for Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, the online travel magazine and editorial voice of Marriott Bonvoy, to enable increased distribution of and engagement with editorial content across the customer journey. They will bring a strong understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) best practices while maintaining an authentic, reader-centric editorial point of view.

USA Today is looking for a Reporter for their Trending Team

The national trending team creates urgent, smart and innovative stories that reach readers on multiple platforms, illuminating and elevating the most important stories across the nation. We respond to the biggest breaking news moments, surging to support USA TODAY and more than 200 local news organizations as we bring reporting and writing resources to bear for communities nationwide. Our approach is driven by a depth of knowledge about readers — metrics and analytics help us anticipate coverage opportunities that can reach millions of people.

Our reporters have strong news judgment and the highest journalism standards. We file accurate, concise and clean copy on tight deadlines and enjoy building on breaking news with smart quick-turn enterprise ideas.

This position is a remote role.

Yahoo! is Looking for a Senior Beauty Commerce Editor

Yahoo is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced beauty editor to join its Commerce Content team. We’re looking for a whip-smart commerce-content editor with a passion for beauty — and the chops to speak to a broad, aged 40-65+ audience in a compelling, authentic voice. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be the lead editor for the beauty category, primarily focused on trying and testing products, and creating SEO-focused product reviews, best lists, trend coverage and roundups — as well as shopping events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. The right candidate is nimble enough to write and edit hands-on product reviews, trend pieces, and long-form roundups. Sense of humor, a spark, and warmth are key. Commerce content experience is a must, and a background in service journalism for a 40-65+ audience is a huge plus.

Grist is hiring a Senior Audience Producer

Grist is seeking a Senior Audience Producer to join the organization’s Innovation & Growth team. The Senior Audience Producer will work across the organization to reach and engage readers with Grist’s journalism, wherever they may find it – including, but not limited to, search, social, and newsletters.

TMZ is looking for an Editor in LA

TMZ is looking for a Editor to work in our fast-paced, TV news production environment. This role is responsible for editing content for multiple television shows as well as other creative projects. The Editor prepares and edits video procured from multiple sources for broadcast and website publication. It is vital for this person to be an engaging storyteller, who can produce (preditor) and piece together interesting stories within extremely tight daily deadlines. Must be highly proficient with Adobe Premiere, a Mac and PC user, and should be comfortable with basic aspects of computing, including Slack, MS Office Suite and navigating the internet. This position reports into the Supervising Producer and is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Thomson Reuters is looking for a Senior Reporter Renewable Energy

Reuters is seeking an experienced energy journalist to write exclusive, forward-looking feature articles on the Renewable Energy industry.
These Industry Insight articles will form a core part of the Reuters Professional service that provides cutting-edge intelligence to companies, enabling them to make smart strategic decisions and navigate disrupted markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver global insight and analysis to the huge range of companies driving the Energy Transition. You will gain access to business executives and market leading reports and establish yourself as a leading voice in Renewable Energy.

Your industry-shaping articles will conform to the highest journalistic standards set out in the Reuters Trust principles and be published on Reuters.com.

Wirecutter is looking for an Updates Writer for Health/Fitness/Baby/Kids

Wirecutter is seeking an updates writer to keep our catalog of health, fitness, and baby & kid reviews useful and up-to-date. This writer may also produce original reviews and blog posts.

As an updates writer, you will report directly to the team’s senior editor, making changes to live content owned by this team both proactively and reactively. You will be directly involved in our cyclical planning process, collaborating with writers, editors, and our SEO team to map out and execute sweeps and updates for reviews and other posts, while also monitoring stock issues and other product news that affects our coverage.

Previous product reviewing experience is not required, but you should be passionate about helping people choose the right thing to buy. An interest in health, fitness, and/or baby and kid gear is a plus. You will work closely with other staff writers and editors on the team to gain reporting, testing, and writing experience. You will have opportunities to pitch, plan, test, and write reviews and articles, and develop beat expertise.

Daily Kos is looking for a copy editor

We are recruiting a highly experienced copy editor to join the Content Division, to structure, fact check, and polish Daily Kos staff stories. The ideal candidate is obsessive about the details and has strong feelings about the Oxford comma.

Sierra Magazine is seeking a Story Editor

Sierra’s Story Editor plays a central role in shaping the magazine’s editorial mix. The Story Editor collaborates with the other editors to acquire, conceive, and develop feature stories, short articles, and essays for our print quarterly and online edition. The Story Editor is expected to be a writer and to contribute regularly to the print and online editions. The Story Editor is always on the lookout for new writers and is alert to juicy stories that are lurking on the horizon and waiting to be discovered. Apply here. (Pay starts at $70k)

Surfer.com is looking for a contract news writer

The Arena Group is seeking a niche outdoors-loving Contract News Writer with excellent writing skills and online know-how to join our team at Surfer.com. The News Writer will be responsible for producing quick-turnaround, 250-350 word articles on a daily basis, which will be assigned each morning by the Trending News Editor.

*Editor note: Pay is not good at $25 per hour

The Seattle Aquarium is looking for a full-time copywriter

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, seeks a full-time writer to join the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations (MarComPR) team. In this role, you will work with Aquarium colleagues to write and edit copy that is accurate and inspiring. Your work will support the Aquarium’s public communications, fundraising, advocacy and engagement with communities that have traditionally been marginalized from marine conservation work, including the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disability and other communities. You will be part of a communications group within the larger MarComPR team that handles a high volume of content and messaging-related projects.

Editor’s note: This is SERIOUSLY my dream retirement job

TechCrunch is Hiring for a whole Bunch of positions including: Senior Writer, Business & Venture, Senior Writer, Finance & Crypto, and Senior Writer/Editor Enterprise

Freelance Writing, Editing and Journalism Jobs, for the Week of June 5

Freelance Journalism Jobs of the Week, Why You Need a Freelancer

Here’s a curated list of the best freelance journalism jobs from around the web, for the week of June 5, 2023. All jobs pay a minimum of $1 a word, or offer a fantastic byline opportunity for those looking to get a chance at a top-tier outlet with name recognition. These are all listed as remote and can be done (in theory) from anywhere. Be sure to check the listings for details.

Inclusion does not equal endorsement.

Apply to these gigs through the provided, direct links.

This week’s listings include new, high-profile jobs and gigs from Cosmopolitan, Axios, Lonely Planet, Harper’s, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, USA Today, Robinhood, more from Wirecutter, Tesla, The Drive, as well as the San Diego Tribune, and more. This list includes full-time jobs that pay as much as $210,000 a year!

These jobs are sourced through a variety of outlets (and platforms) both through Abigail’s own research but also through this curated list of her favorite writers, editors and freelancers on Twitter (which you can follow or request to be added to). One of her favorite sources for a twice-weekly list of calls for pitches, is Sonia Weiser‘s stellar newsletter that you can pay to subscribe to, here. She does an incredible job of curating the latest calls for pitches.

A QUICK NOTE TO EDITORS SEEKING PITCHES & OUTLETS SEEKING FREELANCERS:

ABOUT ABIGAIL BASSETT & WHY SHE CHOSE THESE JOBS

The content below has been curated by Abigail and she digs up these gigs on everything from Twitter and LinkedIn to FlexJobs, Glassdoor, and Indeed because she believes in two tenets:

Experienced freelance journalists should be paid a fair wage for their work.
Freelancers need to stick together and help each other out. This is her way of doing just that.

If you like this post, sign up to become a newsletter member! We may shift this to a newsletter instead of a public post which means that the only way you’ll get it is if you subscribe!

Freelance Journalism Jobs & Pitch Requests

Cosmo is looking for stories of Rebellion

Themed pitch call! For Cosmo’s year-end issue, the features department is seeking proposals related in some way to the subject of REBELLION. Target word count: 3K. Rate: $2/word. Pitch deadline: 6/14. Email in bio. Clarifying pointers threaded below.
— Erin Quinlan (@ErinRoseQ) June 6, 2023

Salon is looking for Pitches on Juneteenth

New month, new call for pitches. We’ve got #Pride #Juneteenth #DeSantis and much more to be covered on the politics front. Reach out with ideas #reignydayjobs #mediadiversity
— Sophia Tesfaye (@SophiaTesfaye) June 2, 2023

An Animal Rescue Group in Georgia is looking for a writer

If you’re like me and love animals, this might be the perfect way to donate your time ($20 an hour is all they can pay but I’d charge them less!) to help out homeless animals.

Slashgear is looking for freelance automotive and tech writers

Dedicated to highlighting the latest and greatest in personal technology since 2005, SlashGear covers everything from cutting-edge tech gear to the latest trends in digital lifestyle and the automotive industry. Distinctive, informative, and fresh, we’ll keep bringing you device information and reviews you can trust as well as thought-provoking commentary.

People Magazine is Looking for a Freelance Music Writer

PEOPLE is looking for a freelance digital writer to join the website’s music team. This person will work alongside the team’s senior news editor and writer-reporter, producing content from 9:30 a.m./10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m./6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be motivated, have 1-3 years of experience writing news stories, and be comfortable working at an accelerated pace. A passion for the entertainment space is a must and experience covering breaking news is preferred. The writer will be responsible for writing 6-8 digital stories a day, as well as pitching ideas and helping out as needed with music award shows throughout the year. Precision, accuracy and impeccably clean copy are essential as well as fluency in SEO.

Morning Brew is looking for a freelance IT reporter for a newsletter

IT Brew is a B2B publication that covers all aspects of an IT professional’s job: from the ongoing shift of the responsibilities of IT departments due to remote working, to the impact of daily security threats, to the hardware and software needed for companies to exist in today’s age. This is a contract position beginning mid-July and continuing for 14 weeks.

We’re looking for a reporter to ideate, research, and create journalism to help take this vertical to the next level, and to help IT professionals make better decisions.

Morning Brew is based in New York City but this role is remote-friendly for all candidates.

U.S News is Looking For Freelance Journalists to Cover News

Calling all freelancers. @usnews is looking for talented journalists based in the U.S. and abroad to contribute to our news vertical. Please see here for information about what we're looking for and how to get in touch: https://t.co/K5ifcz9Zfn
— Devon Haynie (@DevonHaynie) June 1, 2023

*Editor note: U.S. News isn’t known for paying very well, but it offers an opportunity for a pretty good byline.

U.S. News is also looking for Freelance Automotive Writers

U.S. News & World Report is looking for experienced writers and editors to consistently assist with freelance projects. We’re seeking motivated individuals who are looking to utilize their editorial skills and build a long-standing relationship with the company.

*See editors note above*

Hatchette Books is Looking for Someone to Author a Virginia and Maryland Travel Book

This one’s a little odd since the listing is posted on Craigslist–but it seems like a legit opportunity.

The Telegraph is seeking pitches on Innovative Healthcare, Finance & Legal

Journos & PR's! 👐 Looking for pitches covering three topics for a Telegraph supplement! Please see below for details, and email me on layla.turner@aplmedia.co.uk #journorequest #prrequest
— lay (@LaylaaTurner) May 25, 2023

High Country News is Seeking Pitches

They pay $1 a word and are seeking pitches on climate and decarbonization in the West.

📣CALL FOR #PITCHES!📣@HighCountryNews is looking for story pitches for our special issue on climate. The issue will highlight stories of agency + collective action in the fight to decarbonize the West and the efforts to adapt to a changing climate in equitable ways. THREAD 👇 pic.twitter.com/ArkguH9LJp
— Paige Blankenbuehler (@PaigeBlank) May 16, 2023

Teen Vogue is looking for Student Journalists

📢💫 🗳️ @TeenVogue is looking for student journalists attending college in NV, FL, MI, WI, AZ, GA and PA to be our 2024 election correspondents! Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/rfEbn7eBpJ 🗳️💫📢

Deadline is Fri July 7!
You can send Qs to teenvogue2024project@gmail.com
— Allegra Kirkland (@allegrakirkland) June 2, 2023

Harper’s Magazine is open to Pitches

I am now a senior editor at Harper's Magazine! I'm so excited and grateful to keep working with my brilliant colleagues and to publish more wonderful writers. Please pitch me in-depth reported features and essays— elena@harpers.org, and my DMs are open.
— Elena Saavedra Buckley (@elenasb_) June 5, 2023

Lonely Planet is looking for writers for their Northwest Guidebook in Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

Me again! Destination editor Sarah Stocking is currently commissioning the Washington, Oregon and Pacific Northwest guidebook. She's looking for writers. Send pitches to sarah.stocking@lonelyplanet.com
— Alicia Johnson (@AjGoinPlaces) June 5, 2023

Freelance Editing Jobs

Everyday Health is seeking a Part-Time Associate Editor

EHG owns and operates the mental health wellness websites bphope (bipolar disorder) and hopetocope (depression & anxiety). These digital (websites & eNL) platforms are dedicated to educating and inspiring people living with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.

bpHope and HopetoCope are looking for a part-time associate editor with a passion for mental health to write, edit, publish, and optimize original editorial content.

You have strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a critical eye for detail. You have a genuine interest in the treatment and management of mental health conditions, and the ability to distill complex medical-based information into concise and engaging information for our audience.

Contently is looking for Social Media Editors

[GIG ALERT] Are you a social media expert? Contently’s looking for more all-star Social Media Editors to help our clients craft high-quality and engaging social content!

We’re hiring!https://t.co/BT6iiWkw3h
— The Freelance Creative (@TheFreelancer) June 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: Abigail has done work through Contently and it’s one of the better platforms for freelance writing and editing, though it does take time to set up a portfolio site.

Full-Time Journalism Jobs

Axios is looking for a Breaking News Reporter

This is a shift-based team, and we anticipate the hours for this role will be two-to-three weekdays from noon until 8 pm ET and Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm ET). There is some flexibility on the days of the week and the hours, with Saturday coverage being the priority.

Newsweek is looking for a Deputy Editor of News

Newsweek is looking for a Deputy Editor to join our U.S. National News editorial team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience covering all aspects of U.S. news, from politics to culture to sport. Reporting to the Senior Editor, National News, they will be a digital native aware of the latest internet trends and conversations.

The candidate will be familiar responding to both breaking news and commissioning and overseeing originals and exclusives.

The Deputy Editor, National News will also be expected to write stories as and when required and edit reporters’ copy to a high standard. They will show sound editorial judgment.

Wirecutter is looking for an Updates Writer for Audio/Video and Smart Home products

Wirecutter is seeking a writer to keep our catalog of audio/video and smart home reviews useful and up-to-date. This writer may also produce original reviews and blog posts.

Previous product reviewing experience is not required, but you should be passionate about helping people choose the right thing to buy. An interest in technology is a plus. You will work closely with other staff writers and editors on the audio/video and smart home team to gain reporting, testing, and writing experience. You will have opportunities to pitch, plan, test, write reviews and articles, and develop beat expertise.

This position can be done remotely.

Robinhood is looking for a Markets Writer

You’re a financial writer who is deeply entrenched in market news. You’re driven to dig beneath headlines to understand what company news means for shareholders and the public; how the economy connects to the markets; how tech, social issues, and consumer trends shape business, and what private company innovation means for public markets. We are looking for a specialist to join the team, not a generalist – you should have a vision for all the ways existing coverage underserves modern audiences, and creative ideas on how to break through the noise.

This one pays well too: Up to $123,000 a year.

Robinhood is also seeking an Investments Writer

You’re a financial writer who understands the nuances and potential of options trading. You’re driven to lift the curtain on how money really moves in public, private, and retail markets, and have the industry experience to be an authoritative and reassuring voice to both newcomers and seasoned investors in the space. We are looking for a specialist to join the team, not a generalist – you should have a vision for all the ways existing coverage underserves modern audiences, and creative ideas on how to break through the noise.

Pay range is up to $123,000 per year.

PC Mag is looking for an Executive Editor of Features & Special Projects

PCMag is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic editor and leader to expand our coverage and take on special projects including building new editorial franchises and tentpole features. From shorter pieces that expound upon the news of the day and our monthly reader surveys to deep dives and smart, unique data-based stories and series, you’ll shape a dynamic world of content to complement our top-notch technology buying advice and reviews.

Bloomberg is Hiring an AI Ethics & Policy Reporter and AI Editor (NY-based)

There are a handful of editorial jobs open at Bloomberg right now, including these two focused on tech & AI.

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a video journalist for the weekends (NY-based)

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a video journalist to join its global news operation in New York.

Video journalists are responsible for producing topical, quick-turn, news-focused videos. We’re looking for someone with a professional background in video journalism who demonstrates exceptional editing skills. This person, who will work Thursday through Monday, will join a team responsible for producing short, timely, accurate videos for our audience, as well as reformatting and reproducing our news videos for platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Excellent news judgment and the ability to react quickly are essential. Successful candidates will juggle many tasks and should be excited about covering the day’s news events across a variety of subjects.

Please note, this is not an entry-level position, and it is not a position producing documentaries. Because this is a role focused on producing timely news coverage, candidates need to show successful executions of projects that stand out in the 24/7 information cycle.

This position will be based in our New York City office and reports to the Weekend Supervising Producer.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, and links to five videos that represent the type of work described. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

Forbes is Looking for a Senior Writer, Money & Investing

Forbes seeks an enterprising senior writer to cover the world of finance and Wall Street, including private equity, hedge funds and banking.

This one is a good one, too. Its remote, and the listing says it pays up to $175,000 in salary.

Forbes is also looking for an Updates Writer for Fashion, Beauty and Travel for it’s Vetted publication

The pay isn’t great, (max around $70k a year) but hey you get to write about fashion, beauty and travel.

Investopedia is looking for a Business and Finance News Writer

Investopedia is seeking a contract news writer to cover breaking business news stories. You will exercise excellent journalistic reporter skills as you tackle assignments for stories about companies, financial markets, fiscal and monetary policy, and financial regulation, among other topics. The stories you tell will help active investors make unbiased and smart financial decisions about publicly traded companies, understand the regulatory landscape, and take action on market trends. A strong understanding of the finance world, particularly equities, is preferred.

Editor’s note: Only weird thing here is that they’re saying its a “contract” for 40 hours a week… which sounds to me like they’re trying to get out of paying benefits. Fair warning.

The Drive is Seeking a News Editor

🚨 AUTO JOURNALISM JOB ALERT 🚨

You there! Love cars? Love real reporting? Want to be a part of one of the smartest, most creative teams in the business? @thedrive is hiring our next news editor—a full-time, W2, work-from-anywhere role. Apply here:https://t.co/7zFrq98xe4
— Kyle Cheromcha (@cheromcha) June 2, 2023

USA Today is looking for a Staff Writer at F or The Win

DETAILS: For The Win, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a leading voice for USA TODAY’s social sports website, For The Win.

The candidate should feel comfortable at the intersection of sports and internet and ready to react to the day’s news with a mixture of blog posts, columns, listicles, photo galleries and other story formats. A digital native, the candidate would constantly be exploring new ways to share content with our audience, both on platform and off.

We want someone who can be creative, write in a conversational style and deliver sharp headlines. SEO experience and a strong social media presence are a plus.

While expertise in one sport is great, we want someone who is interested in a little bit of everything and doesn’t fear writing on a variety of topics. The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight, as well as the ability to identify stories that fit our audience. Quick writing and reporting skills are crucial.

This person can juggle a high volume of stories on a daily basis with aplomb while optimizing each post for a digital audience.

This role can work remote from any US state, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Tesla is looking for a Copywriter (LA-based)

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best vehicles, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further reduce their environmental impact.

As a Copywriter, you will be responsible for defining and upholding the Tesla tone of voice across all customer-facing content—inclusive of our customer communications, web pages, vehicle user interface and app/web experience.

This role is on-site at our Design Studio in Los Angeles and reports to the Content & Copy Manager.

Editors note: This pays up to $210,000 per year…but then you have to deal with Elon and all his psychopathology.

San Diego Tribune is looking for an Arts & Entertainment Reporter (LA/hybrid)

The San Diego Union-Tribune is looking for a journalist with a passion for arts and entertainment to join the A&E staff.

We are looking for a versatile journalist who can tackle a variety of stories under the A&E umbrella.

We cover a great arts and cultural landscape that includes a world-class symphony, top-tier theaters, exceptional museums and Michelin-starred restaurants. As a result, the new reporter must be proficient in covering everything from theater features and reviews to museum and art exhibit previews, to profiles and obituaries on local arts figures, occasional restaurant features and general-assignment breaking arts news.

The position would also include the requirement to write weekly calendar listing files on happenings in the classical music, visual art, theater and restaurant fields.

Because of the breadth of coverage required, we are looking for a motivated and highly productive reporter capable of filing a story every day, and also available to review theater engagements on weekend and sometimes weekday nights. Excellent deadline performance will be a key component of success in this job.

In addition, this reporter must be self-starter who’s well-versed in finding new and innovative ways to tell a story, especially for a digital audience.

Content Badasses Unite!

Content Badasses, How Do You Find the Best Freelancers?, Video Content, Why You Need a Freelancer

There are plenty of freelance writers, editors, content strategists, video content producers, managers, social media gurus, internet marketers and general creators out there on the big wide Internet.

In fact, you’ve probably interacted with a number without knowing it. Ever Googled “how to” do anything? Then you’ve found us.

So why CNTRL MEDIA?

For one, me.

As one of my favorite authors, Jen Sincero, says, in her awesome book, You Are a Badass:

“You are the only you that will ever be. You are kind of a big deal.”

I kind of subscribe to that idea — I am “kind of a big deal.”

Why?

I’ve spent the last 18 years at the top of major media corporations creating content for all kinds of people. Everyone from CEOs, top-level start-ups, on-air personalities, brands and Fortune 500 businesses have tapped me to create, manage, ideate, build, and curate their content. My work has won Webbys, Emmys and Peabody Awards. I have worked on Academy Award winning films. I have spoken at major content conferences all over the world. Quite frankly, I am a verifiable content badass.

I spent 10 years as a Senior Producer at CNN. I’ve taken piddly little YouTube Channels and built them to become powerhouses. I’ve built solid social media followings for brands that were languishing (without investing a ton of cash.) I’ve managed film and video shoots both large and small, and I’ve run successful content teams all over the world.

I’ve been a fiercely successful freelancer for many years and I believe in the power of great content delivered in any medium possible.

So if you’re here to learn how to create, manage, or ideate badass content, sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter here.