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12/6 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

12/6 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

✏️ 36 freelance writing gigs, a free workshop, and more

December 06, 2024

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December is here and I have good news — the job opps aren’t slowing down.

Before getting to this week’s list, a FREE upcoming workshop from Amber Petty!

If you’ve ever struggled with writer’s block, you know how frustrating it can be. Amber’s going to share strategies to move through it. See ya there?

Free Live Workshop - Write More in 15 Minutes Than the Last 15 Days

The title says it all. You'll write a ton, find tools to get past your "no one cares about this" inner critic, and see that writing can be easy, fun, and productive in tiny pieces of time. Sign up now - it's free!

Details: On Zoom Thursday, December 12th @ 12pm PT, or watch the recording if you can’t be there live.

Now for this week’s 36 opportunities…

Freelance Content Writing Gigs

Novartis in the US is looking for well-established freelance healthcare journalists/writers for feature stories, listicles, as-told-to essays, Q&As with scientists, and more
Sports Illustrated in the US is looking for freelance breaking news writers to cover what’s happening on and off the field — $31 to $36 per hour
Sharon McMahon Education in the US is looking for freelance news writers to cover politics, government, international news, and law
Campfire Labs in the US is looking for freelance B2B SaaS content writers with freelancing experience
Westchester Education in the US is looking for freelance writers who have classroom experience as well as demonstrated experience creating content for the school market
Michigan Labs in the US is looking for a freelance content specialist for writing, editing, curating visuals, and managing publishing on various platforms
CondeNast in the US is looking for freelance travel writers with a lot of familiarity and experience with Punta Cana or Puerto Vallarta hotels — $0.50 per word
HQ International LLC in the US is looking for freelance writers to cover cannabis culture, accessories, products, science, legality, kratom, CBD, hemp, and more
SuperTokens in the US is looking for a US-based freelance technical writer with a programming or computer science background
Good Housekeeping in the UK is looking for a freelance lifestyle short-form news writer with a special interest in food and drink
Lovehoney Group in the UK is looking for US-based sex writers to tell interesting stories in a fun voice with expert quotes
Major Players in the UK is looking for a freelance sports content writer and manager — £160-200 per day
ICS Digital in the UK is looking for freelance igaming writers who speak Armenian, Danish, or Czech
Android Police in Canada is looking for a freelance features writers for How-to Geek
Last Word Hoops in Canada is looking for freelance writers to cover basketball
Digital First in South Africa is looking for a German freelance content writer
The Health Translators in Austria is looking for freelance writers

Freelance Copywriting Gigs

iMpact Utah in the US is looking for a freelance email marketer and strategist who can write 2 emails per week
Studio Malagon in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter with experience writing for Tribal Nations to help with strategic communications and storytelling materials
Quintet Creative in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter — $50 to $75 per hour (cut off is 12/6 at 3 pm EST so don’t delay)
GAP in the US is looking for two freelance copywriters (social and promotions)
Retool in the US is looking for a freelance conversion copywriter for promotional and ad copy
Fairground Studios in England is looking for a freelance copywriter with a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of sustainable practices, climate-conscious initiatives, and mission-driven organizations
Marsh Eden in England is looking for a freelance copywriter with automotive experience and knowledge of FCA compliance regulations

Freelance Editing Gigs

Westchester Education Services in the US is looking for freelance copyeditors who have classroom experience as well as demonstrated experience with editing curriculum materials for the K-12 education market

Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers

Yoga Journal in the US is looking for pitches on yoga, wellness, meditation, mindfulness, relevant lifestyle + travel, or anything else you believe to be a fit for their audience
SF Gate in the US is looking for freelance pitches — $200-$400+
The Guardian US is looking for freelance pitches for long-form (w/narrative arc) and personal essays
Islamic Horizons in the US is looking for Ramadan stories and education stories from writers in the US and Canada — $0.20 per word
Austin Chronicle in the US is looking for pitches for the music and culture section
IJNet in the US is looking for stories about a journalism tool, app, or resource they haven’t covered — $200
A literary and film agent in the US is looking for talented freelance writers for upcoming TV projects (open to scripts, pitches, and treatments)
Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches about your best or worst family vacation and why – often around $230 for 600 words
Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches about independence (or the lack of it) in kids today – often around $230 for 600 words
Geist in Canada in Canada is looking for pitches in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and comics — from $100 to $1,000 (deadline Dec 11)
Crikey in Australia is open to pitches for news, analysis, opinions, and investigations — $300 for 600-800 words

Q & A on Freelance Writing

Q: I’m considering niching down by industry but want to choose a high-demand niche. Any recommendations?

A: According to our latest income survey results, the 5 most popular freelance writing niches by industry are:

B2B SaaS
Healthcare/health and wellness
Tech
Marketing
Finance

More details to come in our upcoming income report!

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That’s a wrap!

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

Jessica at ATFW