5/9 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

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Phew…what a week!

I was part of the Growth Without Burnout Summit and it was quite an event.

I’ve been watching many of the sessions and taking notes from fellow writers who have also been at this for a while. Good stuff.

If you missed my talk but are curious about it, it’s now an evergreen offering (more details below).

Now for the jobs list!

39 freelance writing/editing opportunities

There was no shortage of jobs out there. Here’s what I found…

*Like counts are as of the night before sending.

Freelance Content Writing Gigs

1. Hot Ones in the US is looking for a US-based freelance writer to create compelling questions for celebrity interviews (how fun!) 👍NA

2. U.S. News and World Report in the US is looking for a handful of cruise experts who have personally sailed on Odyssey of the Seas, Disney Fantasy, or Resilient Lady within the last two years (or plan to soon) to write first-person profiles 👍83

3. MarketBeat in the US is looking for a U.S.-based freelance stock market content writer 👍NA

4. Law Week Colorado in the US is looking for Colorado-based freelance writers with an interest in law or legal reporting 👍36

5. A marketing consultant in the US is looking for freelance content writers for her clients 👍66

6. Black and Veatch in the US is looking to build a robust stable of freelance writers for projects year-round! They’re looking for writers with experience writing and developing content for the power, water, fuels, cyber, data center, or manufacturing industries 👍40

7. PlexTrac in the US is looking for a freelance technical writer who can translate complex product features into clear, concise documentation 👍52

8. LittleSmiles PA in the US is looking for a freelance grant writer to help them secure additional funds 👍2

9. Q Digital in the US is looking to expand its roster of freelance writers who cover queer pop culture and entertainment 👍238

10. Neuemotion in the US is looking to grow its roster of freelance writers 👍214

11. Marcom in the US is looking for a freelance writer to help define the shopping experience for Apple customers across various digital platforms—$65 to $98 👍NA

12. Ambermed Medical Writing and Consulting in the UK is looking for a freelance medical writer with at least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry 👍NA

13. The Data & Marketing Association in the UK is looking for a freelance SEO content writer 👍41

14. Black Lab Digital in the UK is looking for a tech-savvy freelance content writer with experience in AI, automation, and technical innovation 👍250

15. Marsh Eden in the UK is looking for experienced freelance medical writers for support over the summer 👍13

16. Bid Trawler in the UK is looking for freelance bid writers 👍4

17. The Burson Sports team in the UK is looking for a freelancer to research talent and provide comprehensive reports on their career, editorial footprint, partnerships with brands, etc. 👍11

18. Be The Fox in the UK is looking for a freelance brand content producer to create high-quality brand content from June to July (maternity leave cover) 👍53

19. Tencent Games in Hong Kong is looking for freelance writers to dive deep into the global gaming ecosystem 👍33

20. An independent design professional in Israel is looking for a freelance content writer with a science background to help with website content 👍107

21. Expat.com in Mauritius is looking for a skilled freelance writer to update its Australia expat guide 👍7

22. A casino affiliate consultant in Malta is looking for a Slovenian freelance iGaming writer 👍11

Freelance Copywriting Gigs

1. e2open in the US is looking for a SaaSy freelance copywriter who has experience with tech, software, B2B, and perhaps a light dusting of supply chain knowledge 👍67

2. SmartRecruiters in the US is looking to build its bench of freelance copywriters to support some product launches 👍32

3. Top Stack in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter who has proven sales copywriting experience 👍10

4. An entrepreneur and consultant in the US is looking for a freelance healthcare copywriter 👍92

5. A freelance project manager in Stockholm is looking for senior Danish or Finnish freelance copywriters 👍20

6. Neo Financial in Canada is looking for a freelance D2C financial services copywriter to help with content updates 👍44

Freelance Editing Gigs

1. FOUND LA in the US is looking for a freelance editor with impeccable taste and a deep understanding of the LA restaurant scene 👍16

2. SmartRecruiters in the US is looking to build its bench of freelance copyeditors to support some significant product launches 👍32

3. King’s Hawaiian in the US is looking for a freelance proofreader who has experience with packaging, or at least CPG clients 👍80

4. ICS Digital in the UK is looking for freelance Spanish editors for iGaming content 👍37

Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers

1. Creator Mag in the US is looking for pitches through May 10 (e.g., personal essays, reported pieces, and anything in between) 👍166

2. Motley Bloom in the US is looking to expand its pool of arts, culture, and trends writers—$300 to $500 👍8

3. Business Insider in the US is looking for pitches on sleepovers from parents 👍2

4. Current Affairs is looking for writers to cover issues related to animal welfare—$250 to $350 👍8

5. CALO News in the US is expanding its coverage to Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, and is looking for pitches from freelance writers for those areas 👍15

6. The Globe and Mail in Canada posted its regular callout for pitches 👍1

7. Sextras World in the UK is looking for relationship pitches 👍2

BONUS:

Looking to pick up some work as a strategist? Here are a few interesting opps:

• The National Forest Foundation in the US is looking for a creative and paid media contractor to assist in the concepting, development, and delivery of tentpole campaigns —Max annual budget $500k 

• Noom in the US is looking for a US-based freelance creative strategist with knowledge about digital healthcare—$60-$70 per hour

• Chew On This in the US is looking for a freelance growth-performance marketer to help them expand, especially across its newsletters

That’s a wrap!

Good luck and see ya next week—same time, same place,

Jessica at ATFW

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P.S. Have you landed a gig from this email? Reply and let me know! I’d love to hear all about it (and share your story if you’re open to it).

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.

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