5/10 ATFW Jobs Newsletter

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Happy Friday!

It’s time for another batch of freelance writing gigs and other goodies.

We found 30 for you this week! 🎉🎉

30 new freelance writing gigs

Now for this week’s gigs!

1. We Are BMF is looking for a freelance B2B marketing ghostwriter

2. Tech Radar is looking for freelance deal writers

3. Scott Brothers Global is looking for a freelance article writer (business or finance)

4. Hey Jane is looking for a freelance health content writer/editor—$1,200 per month

5. Bob’s Bookkeepers is looking for a freelance content writer—$30 to $60 per hour

6. Miami New Times is looking for freelance contributors to write about South Florida

7. Terri and Sandy is looking for a freelance social media copywriter

8. A US education tech project leader is looking for freelance B2B SaaS content writers

9. A US education tech project leader is looking for freelance content writers with reading science knowledge

10. A UK-based cybersecurity advisor and Python architect is looking for a freelance technical copywriter with development skills

11. Blink Creative Agency is looking for freelance copywriters

12. North Star Digital Consulting is looking for US-based freelance copywriters

13. VML is looking for US-based freelance copywriters

14. JustCall is looking for freelance SEO blog/article writers

15. CSO Futures is looking for a freelance corporate sustainability journalist

16. Forbes is looking for a US-based freelance journalist—$25 to $45 per hour

17. London Road Marketing is looking to expand its roster of freelance marketing copywriters

18. Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness is looking for freelance pharma and HCP writers

19. nDash is looking for a freelance financial services research report writer

20. SomX is looking for a freelance biotech and medical writer

21. Ei Digital is looking for B2B freelancers

22. RegScale is looking for a freelance cybersecurity copywriter

    Pitch calls

23. MIT Technology Review is looking for pitches on hard problems—food—$1 to $2 per word

24. Travel and Leisure is assigning hotel reviews to freelance writers

25. SFGate is looking for stories on California news and trends—$250 to $400

26. The Jersey Vindicator is looking for stories on New Jersey issues—$1 per word

27. The Irish Independent is looking for Bridgerton Season 3 feature pitches

28. Good Tape is looking for pitches for its upcoming celebrity in podcasting issue—$0.50 per word

29. Campus Dispatch is looking for pitches on policy changes impacting Gen Z—$350 to $500

30. EuroNews is looking for stories for EU Green Week—€180

1. We Are BMF is looking for a freelance B2B marketing ghostwriter

BMF is a US-based, global integrated creative marketing agency with expertise in brand strategy, experiential, digital, influencer, talent, and lifestyle PR.

Job: The company is looking for a freelance copywriter to support a leading financial client for 3 months, potentially extend to end of year, writing 3-5 posts per month. The client is the CMO/Head of Comms for Company, so the writer needs to be someone with experience writing in the first person about marketing

Requirements: Experience ghostwriting about B2B marketing in the first person. Able to chat social strategy from a PR perspective.

Rate: Discuss with Darian.

Apply: DM Darian on LI.

2. Tech Radar is looking for freelance deal writers

TechRadar is an online publication owned by Future plc and focused on technology.

Job: Roland is looking for freelance writers to write some deals posts for TechRadar.

Requirements: They approach deals from a consumer and reader perspective, highlighting what’s a bargain and a good buy and what’s not, so don’t be afraid you’ll be shilling!

Rate: Discuss with Roland.

Apply: DM Roland on LI.

3. Scott Brothers Global is looking for a freelance article writer (business or finance)

Scott Brothers Global (SBG) is a leading lifestyle brand and entertainment company founded by multi-faceted entrepreneurs, designers, authors, investors, and television personalities, Drew and Jonathan Scott. 

Job: Megan is looking for an experienced business, financial, or generally well-rounded freelancer to write articles for a very exciting opportunity at Scott Brothers Global.

Requirements: She's looking for a writer who is:

• Confident, accurate, and efficient.

• Comfortable researching and summarizing complex trending topics.

• Experienced in covering some of the following: real estate, sustainability, affordable housing, health, education, and/or other business-related topics.

• Able to respond to feedback quickly within a tight turnaround.

Rate: Discuss with Megan.

Apply: DM Megan on LI

4. Hey Jane is looking for a freelance health content writer/editor

Hey Jane is a US-based healthcare business.

Job: As a Freelance Health Writer/Editor with Hey Jane, you will be instrumental in developing content that educates, informs, and supports their readers. Your work will include writing original blog posts and articles, updating existing content to ensure SEO optimization, as well as refining and fact-checking content generated by AI to ensure accuracy, sensitivity, and compliance with the company's editorial and brand standards. 

Requirements:

• Proven writing and editing experience, particularly in health care, public health, or a related field.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in a broad variety of medical topics with a preference for some experience in reproductive and sexual health topics.

• Exceptional research skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent command of English with impeccable writing and editing abilities.

• Experience in working with AI content generation tools and enhancing their output.

• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.

• Ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and an informed perspective.

Rate: $1,200 per month

Apply: Online app

5. Bob's Bookkeepers is looking for a freelance content writer

Bob's Bookkeepers is a team of financial experts providing bookkeeping and strategic financial guidance for startups and later stage companies.

Job: They're looking for an experienced content writer who can write technical articles/blogs and social media posts.

• Writing SEO-focused technical articles

• Creating informative content about our services

• Providing insights on industry trends and updates

• Ensuring content is supported with graphics

Requirements:

• Experience in relevant industries

• Knowledgeable in SEO

• Able to develop content strategies

• Strong communication and follow-up skills

• Capable of delivering work on time

Rate: $30 to $60 hourly

Apply: Online app or email Ecem at [email protected].

6. Miami New Times is looking for freelance contributors to write about South Florida

Miami New Times has become a popular source of news and information for Miami's residents and visitors alike.

Job: The editorial team at Miami New Times is looking to add multiple freelance writers to its crew that covers news, cannabis, sports, culture, music, and food.

Requirements: Freelancers can contribute quick-breaking stories, event coverage, more enterprising pieces, profiles of influential people, or in-depth features. Find more details here.

Rate: Discuss with the editor.

Apply: The contact emails for the different sections can be found at the bottom of this page.

7. Terri and Sandy is looking for a freelance social media copywriter

Terri & Sandy is an independent, full-service advertising agency in NYC whose mission is to bring clients big-agency expertise faster, smarter, and more efficiently. 

Job: LeeAnn is looking for a freelance midlevel/senior P/T copywriter for a social project.

Requirements: Availability next week through December.

Rate: Discuss with LeeAnn.

Apply: DM LeeAnn on LI.

8. A US education tech project leader is looking for freelance B2B SaaS content writers

Jacob is an India-based marketing consultant for SaaS brands.

Job: Jacob is looking for freelance content writers familiar with B2B SaaS for a blog/newsletter project. 

Requirements: Experience writing blogs/newsletters for B2B SaaS companies.

Rate: Discuss with Jacob.

Apply: DM Jacob a work sample on LI.

9. A US education tech project leader is looking for freelance content writers with reading science knowledge

Lori has 20+ years’ of experience supporting the educational needs of students, teachers, parents, district leaders, and curriculum publishers. 

Job: She's looking for freelance content writers with deep science of reading knowledge.

Requirements: Freelance content writers with deep science of reading knowledge. Huge plus+ if you have LETRS training, decodable books in your portfolio, and experience with upper elementary reading. 

Rate: Discuss with Lori.

Apply: DM Lori on LI.

10. A UK-based cybersecurity advisor and python architect is looking for a freelance technical copywriter with development skills

Job: Daniel is looking for a freelance technical copywriter with development skills (cybersecurity would be a plus). He's hoping for a long-term collaboration.

Requirements: A technical copywriter with development skills and knowledge about cybersecurity.

Rate: Discuss with Daniel.

Apply: DM Daniel on LI.

11. Blink Creative Agency is looking for freelance copywriters

Blink is a Canada-based digital creative agency that creates impactful video, engaging social campaigns, and compelling digital content. 

Job: Arturo is looking for freelance copywriters, amongst other creatives.

Requirements: None

Rate: Discuss with Arturo.

Apply: DM Arturo on LI

12. North Star Digital Consulting is looking for US-based freelance copywriters

Jason helps to manage large-scale digital technology initiatives.

Job: He's looking for a freelance copywriter for around 20 hours/week (flexible) with a client. 

Requirements: Must be US-based.

Rate: Discuss with Jason.

Apply: DM Jason on LI or comment on his post.

13. VML is looking for US-based freelance copywriters

VML is a US-based advertising services company.

Job: Patty is looking for junior to mid-level freelance copywriters.

Requirements: Must be US-based.

Rate: Discuss with Patty.

Apply: DM Patty on LI.

14. JustCall is looking for freelance SEO blog/article writers

JustCall is a cloud phone system and SMS system for sales and customer support teams.

Job: Ksawery is looking for a few freelance copywriters to join JustCall on a project basis (to write SEO blog articles). Most of their content is about things like call center operations, improving customer support, sales strategies, VoIP technology, or AI and automation in communication.

Requirements: They're really focused on writing SEO blog content that not only ranks and drives traffic but, most importantly, brings value to readers and, ultimately, converts them into customers. So they need someone who can create content that doesn’t just sound good but also gets results. If you have a history of writing articles that perform well, that's a big plus!

Rate: Discuss with Ksawery.

Apply: DM Ksawery on LI.

15. CSO Futures is looking for a freelance corporate sustainability journalist

CSO Futures is a London-based company that provides analysis, interviews, and events to support Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and their peers.

Job: The company needs help writing articles about corporate sustainability for an online publication.

Requirements: You must understand corporate sustainability trends, have experience writing several articles a day for an online publication, and be available from around mid-June.

Rate: Discuss with Melodie.

Apply: Email Melodie at [email protected]

16. Forbes is looking for US-based freelance journalists

Forbes is a global media company that focuses on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.

Job: Forbes is looking to hire ambitious experienced journalists to help compile the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 list. This temporary role will focus on finding and writing about candidates for the list of the best young leaders in their industry.

Requirements: This is a 3-month assignment with the opportunity to extend and will require up to 25 hours per week.

• Expert in contacting sources, many of whom are powerful people in business.

• Creative thinking and/or brainstorming abilities are a big plus; they don't repeat people on the list so are in constant search of new sources to fill the pool of candidates.

• An ability to meet consistent deadlines

• Strong writing and reporting skills

• Attention to detail in fact-checking

• Flexibility and an interest to pitch in where needed

Rate: $25 to $45 per hour

Apply: Online application.

Other similar roles for U.S. candidates:

• Forbes Temporary Reporter, Next Billion Dollar Startups $25 to $50 per hour

• Forbes Temporary Reporter, Sustainability Leaders List $25 to $50 per hour

17. London Road Marketing is looking to expand its roster of freelance marketing copywriters

They are a fast-paced, fast-growing marketing firm that works with small businesses across Canada.

Job: London Road Marketing is expanding its roster of marketing specialists, including copywriters. Upon partnering, you would be offered tasks as needed through its internal system. You’d have very limited client exposure, which allows you to focus on what you do best.

Requirements: Not shared.

Rate: As an independent contractor, you would set your hourly rate.

Apply: Send an email to [email protected] and tell them about you. Also, send something that shows off your best work.

18. Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness is looking for freelance pharma and HCP writers

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (SSW) is a US-based advertising services company based in New York.

Job: SSW is on the lookout for a freelance copywriter to join its team starting ASAP. 

Requirements: 3-4 years of relevant experience in pharma and HCP writing. Should possess conceptual prowess and be comfortable with clinical data—must know your way around annotating and references. Can be remote or in-person but important to be a team player who is receptive to guidance and feedback from internal partners as well as clients.

Rate: Discuss with Kirya.

Apply: DM Kirya on LI.

19. nDash is looking for a freelance financial services research report writer

NDash is a content creation platform that connects freelance writers with companies and brands looking for content.

Job: NDash is looking for a financial services writer on behalf of a client (CEG Worldwide).

CEG Worldwide is dedicated to helping financial advisors transform their practices into simple, elegant wealth management businesses that make them indispensable to the right affluent clients.

In this remote role, your primary focus will be to synthesize and communicate the findings of eight major research studies annually on affluent investors, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and the ultra-wealthy, transforming them into insightful studies for their syndicated research members and creating derivative products.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• At least three years of experience writing for the financial services industry, preferably for financial advisors and financial advisor coaching

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Knowledge of industry content marketing strategies

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Rate: Send yours.

Apply: If interested, apply with a note about your experience in the field and your rate for a 5,000-word research report (you'll be given raw data). Verified nDash members can apply here. Everyone else can send an email to [email protected]. 

20. SomX is looking for a freelance B2B med comms writer writer

SomX is a London-based communications and creative agency elevating healthcare.

Job: Belle is looking for a freelance biotech and medical writer with deep scientific knowledge of genomics, RNA, and small molecule drug discovery.

Requirements: See above.

Rate: Discuss with Belle.

Apply: DM Belle on LI.

21. Ei Digital is looking for B2B freelancers

Experience-Interaction (Ei) is a strategy-led, multi-disciplinary creative marketing agency based in New York.

Job: Jesse, the founder of Ei Digital, is on the lookout for talented B2B freelancers or small agencies.

Requirements: Experience working with B2B companies.

Rate: Discuss with Jesse.

Apply: DM Jesse on LI.

22. RegScale is looking for a freelance cybersecurity copywriter

RegScale is a US-based computer and network security company.

Job: Develop CISO-focused content (e.g., whitepapers, e-books, blogs, etc.)

Requirements: Writers who have experience in the cybersecurity industry.

Rate: Discuss with the client.

Apply: DM Gerald on LI.

Pitch calls

23. MIT Technology Review is looking for pitches on hard problems—food

MIT Technology Review is a world-renowned, independent media company whose insight, analysis, reviews, interviews, and live events explain the newest technologies and their commercial, social, and political impact.

Job: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Hard Problems—Food.

Requirements: As always, the theme is a loose prompt. They're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays. This call for pitches is mostly aimed at journalists, but if you're an expert with a strong idea, they say don't hesitate to reach out. Read MIT's pitch guide.

Rate: Rates range from $1 to $2 per word, depending on the experience level of the writer, the story, and the publication route. Deeply reported features pay more than shorter news pieces. 

Apply: If you have any questions or if you're ready to send a pitch, email Rachel ([email protected]). Include “PITCH” in the subject line of your email. Also, they prefer pitches to be in the body of an e-mail instead of sent as an attachment.

24. Travel and Leisure is assigning hotel reviews

Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based in New York City, New York.

Job: Write a review of somewhere extraordinary you've stayed within the past year.

Requirements: Must have stayed somewhere extraordinary over the past year that you can write about. It should be "luxury" and must be somewhere that "normal people" can actually book and stay. You can see recent reviews here to get an idea of length and format.

Rate: Discuss with Laura.

Apply: Email [email protected].

25. SFGate is looking for stories on state news and trends

SFGATE is a go-to online source for all news and entertainment related to the Bay Area and California, with an emphasis on culture, travel, food, politics and sports.

Job: Tessa is always looking for great stories from freelancers about everything from state news and trends to history to a good ‘ol ‘why is that thing that way’ explainer.

Requirements: There are endless possibilities to this beat. Short and sweet pitches are best—if you have a working headline in mind, even better. Here are some examples of some recent California stories: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3.

Rate: $250-400+.

Apply: Email Tessa at [email protected].

26. The Jersey Vindicator is looking for stories on New Jersey issues

The Jersey Vindicator was founded in 2023 as an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to high-quality investigative and public-service journalism about New Jersey government and urgent statewide issues, including elections, voting, public records, education, economic development, health, housing, the environment, criminal justice, human trafficking, and more.

Job: They are seeking investigative story pitches on NJ issues.

Requirements: Read the publication and pitch your story via email.

Rate: $1 per word.

Apply: Send your pitch to [email protected].

27. The Irish Independent is looking for Bridgerton Season 3 feature pitches

The Irish Independent is an Irish daily newspaper and online publication which is owned by Independent News & Media, a subsidiary of Mediahuis. 

Job: Katy is Looking for Bridgerton S3 pitches - ideally from experienced entertainment writers.

Requirements: She's also always on the hunt for brilliant, original ideas features (reported, 1st person, trends pieces, listicles, hot takes, long reads or interviews) as long as they are relevant to their readers in print and online. She loves a pitch with a great headline suggestion.

Rate: Discuss with Katy.

Apply: Email Katy at [email protected]

28. Good Tape is looking for pitches for its upcoming celebrity in podcasting issue

Good Tape is a new print magazine that captures the conversations happening in the audio industry. It's created by podcasters for podcasters.

Job: They've begun working on their second issue on the theme of celebrity in podcasting. They encourage pitches about celebrities, but also ones that interrogate the issues surrounding wealth, notoriety, and what it means to be “famous” in audio. 

Requirements: If a pitch is accepted, they’re generally seeking contributions in the range of 1500-2000 words. Read more about the requirements on this thread.

Rate: $0.50 per word

Apply: Send writing pitches for the Celebrity Issue to [email protected] by May 31st.

29. Campus Dispatch is looking for pitches on policy changes impacting Gen Z

Campus Dispatch explores how Gen Z is uniquely impacted by confusing and ever-changing policies on reproductive, voting, and LGBTQ+ rights. 

Job: Natasha is accepting pitches for op-eds or reported stories.

Requirements: PLEASE make sure you check out the column's current stories to get a feel for what they’re looking for before pitching and do not DM her.

You do not have to currently be in college, but they are prioritizing Gen Z writers. They're also mostly focused on U.S. policy issues.

Rate: Op-eds pay $350 and reported stories pay $500.

Apply: Send pitches to [email protected]

30. EuroNews is looking for stories for EU Green Week

Euronews is a European television news network, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It is a provider of live-streamed news, which can be viewed in Europe and North Africa via satellite, and in most of the world via its website.

Job: Looking for stories on two themes for EU Green Week!

1. Towards a water-resilient Europe

2. The Green Deal into the future…

Requirements: If you have a story idea, pitch it to Lottie.

Rate: Pay is €180 for 800ish words

Apply: Pitches to [email protected]

More from ATFW and friends…

Job search tip of the week

Once you find a good-fit gig, how can you increase your odds of landing it?

Here are a few tips:

1. Apply ASAP.

2. Keep your message short, sweet, and to the point.

3. Follow the client’s directions carefully.

4. Tell them why you’re a good fit (e.g. experience, past results, etc.)

5. Show them why you’re a good fit (relevant samples).

6. Provide the next step.

Here’s an example of a pitch template that won me a gig:

Hey (client’s name),

I saw your call for freelance writers and it sounds like we may be a good fit! I'm a freelance (add the type of writer you are) with (add your years of experience). I write for many other (name their business type) such as (mention similar past clients).

Here are a few samples of my work (add 2-3):

Short description- hyperlink

Short description- hyperlink

If you're still on the search, I’d love to chat!

Thanks,

(Your Name)

Wondering if you’re charging enough?

Check out our survey results to see what 346 writers charge!

Here are 5 interesting takeaways:

• Average Income: 34% of all surveyed writers and 46% of those from the U.S. reported earnings of $5k or more per month.

• Charging Methods: The majority of surveyed freelance writers (53%) charge using a fixed-price method.

• Hourly Rates: 67% of all surveyed writers and 79% of those from the U.S. charge $51 or more per hour.

• Pay-Per-Word (PPW) Rates: The most common PPW ranges were $0.31 to $0.50 in the U.S. and $0.16 to $0.30 for writers worldwide.

• Outsourcing: Just 13.6% of surveyed freelance writers reported outsourcing their work. It was most common for those earning $10k or more per month.

That's a wrap!

Thanks for reading, good luck pitching, and we’ll see ya next Friday.