12/13 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

✏️ 33 new freelance content writing, copywriting, and editing gigs

December 13, 2024

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Hey there

Happy Friday!

I hope things are going well for you as the year comes to a close.

It’s been a tough few weeks in the industry with waves of layoffs following Google’s site reputation abuse policy update, but new opportunities keep coming.

Here’s what I found out there this week!

33 freelance writing/editing opportunities…

Freelance Content Writing Gigs

  1. Utah Business in the US is looking for freelance business writers who are skilled storytellers — $0.40 per word

  2. Firmidable in the US is looking for one or two freelance legal content writers

  3. IXL Learning in the US is looking for a variety of freelance curriculum content writers (Science K-12, ELA 6-12, ELA Assessment Focus)

  4. Unlocked Authority in the US is looking for freelance LinkedIn ghostwriters and B2B content writers

  5. The Worcester Guardian in the US is looking for freelance journalists to tell Worcester’s stories

  6. Hawke Media in the US is looking for a freelance crypto content writer

  7. Search Fund Ventures in the US is looking for a generalist freelance writer and content creator with an interest in small business, investing, and entrepreneurship

  8. Cool Stuff Inc. in the US is looking for freelance game writers (e.g. Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, etc.) 

  9. TIME in the US is looking for writers who have been laid off to write deep-dive lists

  10. Future in the UK is looking for a US- or UK-based freelance writer who specializes in product reviews for homes/gardens, owns a pool, and can test some products

  11. Crypto Tax Calculator in Australia is looking for US, UK, or DE freelance content writers who are crypto tax experts

  12. Racing and Sports in Australia is looking for a freelance horse racing writer who speaks French

  13. Wolfstreet in North Holland is looking for a bilingual (English and Dutch) freelance finance writer

Freelance Copywriting Gigs

  1. Mozilla in the US is looking to grow its pool of UK-based freelance copywriters

  2. Design Studio New York in the US is looking for US- and UK-based freelance senior copywriters

  3. Headway in the US is looking for a freelance senior mental health copywriter with a strong branding and strategic background

  4. Tubi in the US is looking for a freelance entertainment social media copywriter

  5. ICS-Digital in the UK is looking for a variety of freelance igaming writers

Freelance Editing Gigs

Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers

  1. Financial Times in the US is looking for pitches on industry trends from NY-based writers who work in hospitality

  2. CN Traveler in the US is looking for freelance travel writers extremely familiar with Myrtle Beach or Santa Barbara hotels — $0.50 per word

  3. Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches on parenting — $250 for 600 words

  4. Business Insider in the US is looking for a food story from a writer with access to Cousins Subs, Jimmy Johns, and Subway — $200 for 600 words

  5. Business Insider in the US is looking for stories from writers who moved away from a place they loved living for years, moved for a job or a partner's job, unexpectedly fell in love with living in a place they never thought they'd love, or lived many places before finding one they adore — $240 for 600-700 words

  6. Parents in the US is accepting pitches only from people who’ve been laid off from Vox or Conde Nast – $250

  7. Bolts Magazine in the US is accepting pitches on critical voting rights and criminal justice stories — $800

  8. Live Science in the US is looking for fascinating stories about our planet, the universe, and anything that lies beyond

  9. Las Vegas Review-Journal is looking for pitches on water in the West

  10. Globe and Mail in Canada is looking for pitches for the business opinion section

  11. The Detail in Ireland is looking for pitches from freelance writers on a variety of topics — £400 for approximately 2,000 words

  12. The London Mag in the UK is looking for essays that explore literature at its intersections with wider culture

  13. Glamour Mag in the UK is looking for first-person beauty/wellness pieces, especially from women of color

Q & A on Freelance Writing

Q: Would you undergo a drug test for a remote freelance writing role?

A: Well, this week’s job search was interesting.

I came across a strange requirement…drug testing for freelance writers.

While clients can technically request that, it’s highly unusual and could potentially contribute to a freelancer being deemed misclassified if it’s part of a broader pattern of control and direction. So I’ve gotta ask…

Have you been asked to undergo drug testing for a freelance writing role?

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I’d personally skip a remote freelance writing role that required a drug test — not because I’m concerned about passing it, but because I find it to be a hassle and an overstep. The request isn’t something my ideal client would request and suggests a lopsided dynamic I avoid. But I’d love to hear your thoughts! You can leave a comment after voting above or reply.

⚡Weekly Challenge to Grow Your Freelance Biz⚡

Reach out to a client (preferably at a moment when they’re happy with your work) and ask them for a recommendation on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn recommendations offer the bonus of being more verifiable than self-published testimonials.

A person with a LinkedIn account has to leave it through their account which adds credibility.

Once published, you can share it on your website, social channels, or anywhere else!

Are you looking for help building your personal brand? Christine Gomolka, founder of Paid Copywriter, is working on a program for service-based solopreneurs and wants to hear from you! Fill out her short survey to help her tailor the upcoming program to best serve current needs in the market.

That’s a wrap!

Good luck applying and I’ll see ya next Friday,

Jessica at ATFW

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