12/19 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

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37 NEW freelance writing/editing opportunities

Now for this week’s gigs!

-Like counts are as of the night before sending. Also, the company’s location doesn’t necessarily limit who can apply. If location restrictions for writers are mentioned, they will be noted in the hyperlink.

📝 Freelance Content Writing Gigs

1. WordCount Solutions in the US is looking for a US-based freelance technical writer who is experienced with product documentation that includes code (for an augmented reality startup for boater safety) 👍7

2. JB Ashtin in the US is looking for a senior medical writer 👍11

3. A founder in the US is looking for a UK or NYC newsletter ghostwriter to help her with her Substack about business, startups, and entrepreneurship 👍257

4. CarSauce in Australia is on the hunt for freelance journalists 👍53

5. Upsilon Global in the UK is looking for US-based freelance medical writers with strong oncology experience 👍7

6. The Truth About Cars in the US is looking for a freelance news writer who can write a few short articles every morning 👍27

7. Red State in the US is looking for freelance news writers to crank out 3-5+ news stories per day 👍92

8. 5 Reasons Sports in the US is looking for freelance NBA writers to cover the Bucks and Pacers 👍10

9. Flackable in the US is looking for a few talented freelance writers 👍2

10. MovieMe in Australia is looking for freelance scriptwriters 👍11

💡 Freelance Copywriters

1. The 10 Group in the UK is looking for a freelance copywriter comfortable shaping the voices of CEOs and C-suite leaders, and able to move confidently between sectors (financial services, energy, technology, mobility, professional services, and more) 👍17

2. Salt in the UK is looking for a UK-based mid-senior copywriter with previous medical/healthcare experience—£350 per day 👍22

3. Involving Music in the UK is looking for a freelance copywriter to cover artist spotlights and revenue content 👍6

4. Atalanta Marketing in the US is looking for freelancers to come up with content ideas and draft copy 👍11

5. DuoLingo in the US is hiring a US_based freelance ad copywriter for 5-10 hours per week👍110

6. Blumhouse in the US is looking for freelance copywriters 👍868

7. ASTR the Label in the US is looking for a freelance part-time fashion/lifestyle copywriter to cover a maternity leave 👍134

8. Publicis Health in the US is looking for a US-based freelance senior social copywriter with DTC pharma experience—$70-$75 per hour 👍58

9. Mentor Show in France is looking for a freelance ad copywriter who can make therapy compelling 👍5

10. The Marketing Collective in South Africa is looking for freelance performance-focused copywriters and content writers 👍22

11. A fractional creative director in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter familiar with industrial sectors (metals, oil, and gas, heavy industry, etc.) 👍63

12. Heartbeat in the US is seeking a temp senior copywriter who has experience with HCP workstreams for pharma clients 👍18

13. MMGY Origin in Canada is looking for a Quebec-based freelance writer to help craft a Canadian campaign in French 👍9

14. Pink Stealth Boat in Germany is looking for freelance copywriters for German and international ad campaigns👍31

✂️ Freelance Editing Gigs

1. A marketer in the US is looking for a freelance tech content editor for one of her clients (preferably someone well-versed in British English) 👍10

2. Gaming Media in Sweden is looking for a freelance poker editor to join its media team 👍25

3. An editor in Turkey is looking for a freelance creative writer/editor to help edit, refine, and proofread nonfiction book summaries weekly👍24

4. Blumhouse in the US is looking for freelance editors 👍868

5. Red State in the US is looking for freelance news editors who can quickly prioritize story coverage, cover breaking news hits, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, understand grammar/punctuation rules and can follow instructions👍92

6. Flackable in the US is looking for a few talented freelance editors 👍2

💌 Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers

1. Womanly Magazine in the US is open to pitches exploring loss, grief, and healing (deadline 1/15/26) 👍NA

2. Deleted Saves is open for pitches for pieces critically analyzing games—$275 per piece 👍30

3. Narratively Academy is looking for stories on how green spaces shape our lives—Pay starts at $750 (deadline 1/23)

4. In Development is looking for pitches on how progress actually happens in the developing world —2k-4k words $2,000 per piece 👍34

5. International Living in the US is accepting pitches for an audience of Americans who want to retire as expats overseas

6. WIRED Middle East in Dubai is looking for contributions from freelance writers 👍329

💡 Freelance Bid/Grant Writers

1. Easenby Enterprises in the UK is looking for freelance bid writers 👍4

How to improve your odds of landing these gigs

1. Don’t delay💨: Apply as early as possible. The gigs go fast!

2. Include a USP ⭐: Send a short personalized pitch that includes a solid reason to pick you for that gig.

3. Send proof🧾: Include at least one relevant sample (preferably 2-3) that shows what you can do.

4. Build trust🎯: Ensure your LinkedIn profile and website are aligned and back up your pitch (clients often look).

5. Be responsive ⚡: Respond promptly to responses; decisions happen quickly.

We can help with #1!

We’ll do the lead hunting for you daily,

That’s a wrap!

Good luck and see you next week,

Jessica at ATFW

P.S. Land a gig from this email! Please reply and lmk (or shoot me an email at [email protected]).

Reminder: If the gigs shared have posted rates, they must be above $100 per project, $25/per hour, or $0.10 per word. If you get offered less than that, please let me know. Also, gigs are vetted according to a variety of factors. For example, posters can’t ask for unpaid tests, pay for “exposure,” or have a public history of not paying freelancers. If you encounter problems of any sort from a company shared here, please let me know, and I’ll add them to my blacklist.