5/3 ATFW Jobs Newsletter

27 new freelance writing gigs, 3 free events, tips, and more!

May 03, 2024

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New freelance writing gigs

1. A US-based B2B Content Marketing Manager is looking for freelance IT, cybersecurity, and marketing writers

2. Fortune is looking for freelance longevity writers

3. U.S. News and World is looking for freelance insurance writers

4. CannManage is looking for freelance cannabis writers

5. Loomly is looking for freelance B2B content writers

6. Bryce Engstrom Architect is looking for a freelance architectural specifications writer

7. Modern Species is looking for freelance brand messaging copywriters

8. Consumer Affairs is looking for freelance finance content writers—$250 to $350

9. Westchester Education is looking for diverse freelance elementary-level writers (fiction and non-fiction)

10. This Is Insider is looking for stories from writers who teach Pilates as a side hustle—Starts at $200

11. Advance Local is looking for freelance creative writers

12. Oceanliner Designs is looking for freelance aviation, engineering, and history content writers

13. Australian Traveller and International Traveller are accepting pitches from freelance writers

14. NationalWorld is looking for freelance lifestyle content writers (beauty, homeware, and fashion)

15. Wealth of Geeks is looking for freelance list and news lifestyle writers

16. A US-based Head of Brand and Content is looking for freelance long-form content writers (manufacturing or enterprise software)

17. The Soze Agency is looking for freelance social impact copywriters

18. Exploring Vegan is looking for freelance copywriters

19. Lumin8 Digital Agency is looking for freelance writers

20. A US-based CMO is looking for freelance CBD and THC ad writers

21. Wedding Wire India is looking for freelance wedding writers

22. Betches is looking for funny freelance writers who are planning a wedding

23. Thinky Games is looking for freelance puzzle game reviews/previews/features writers

24. Conde Nast is looking for freelance travel writers in Seoul and Kyoto

25. D&D Beyond is looking for freelance Dungeons &Dragons gaming writers—$350

26. EUobserver is looking for pitches—rates start at €300

27. Mother Jones is looking for pitches for Mother Tongue—$1,000

1. A US-based B2B Content Marketing Manager is looking for freelance writers (IT, cybersecurity, and marketing)

Thomas works for the SANS Institute and as a technical freelance writer and editor.

Job: He's looking for a few freelance writers with IT, cybersecurity, and/or marketing writing experience.

Requirements: IT, cybersecurity, and/or marketing writing experience.

Rate: Discuss with Thomas.

2. Fortune is looking for freelance longevity writers

Fortune is an American global business magazine headquartered in New York City.

Job: Stephanie is currently looking to build her freelance roster for Fortune in the longevity space.

Requirements: Experts with credentials in the healthcare space. She's currently looking for experts in Hair Loss, ED, Fertility Support, and At-Home testing (like at-home food sensitivity tests), but any expertise in the healthcare field will be considered.

Rate: Discuss with Stephanie.

Apply: Email Stephanie at [email protected] with your credentials, writing samples (if applicable), and rates. 

3. U.S. News and World is looking for freelance insurance writers

U.S. News & World Report is a digital media company that provides independent reporting, rankings, journalism, and advice.

Job: Jason's team is looking for freelance writers and content reviewers who are experts in insurance, including life, home, auto, and pet.

Requirements: Experts in insurance, including life, home, auto, and pet.

Rate: Discuss with Jason.

Apply: Comment on Jason's post.

4. CannManage is looking for freelance cannabis writers

CannManage.ai is a US-based technical writing firm leveraging its extensive knowledge base to become the cannabis industry’s first AI solutions and training company.

Job: Beth is looking for technical and creative cannabis writers.

Requirements: Cannabis writers.

Rate: Discuss with Beth.

5. Loomly is looking for freelance B2B content writers

Loomly is an easy-to-use social media management platform that helps you craft and schedule posts, track analytics, and manage a unified social inbox across your social media channels. 

Job: Loomly is building its network of content writers for both recurring and one-off projects, primarily on the Loomly blog.

Requirements:  Looking for writers who understand SEO and can write for a B2B marketer and creator audience. Bonus points if you have social media experience or experience writing about social and digital marketing or marketing on a specific platform like LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

Rate: Discuss with Ellie.

Apply: Send your info and samples of relevant work to Ellie at [email protected] with "social freelance writer" in the subject line.

6. Bryce Engstrom Architect is looking for a freelance architectural specifications writer

Bryce is a US-based architect. His company specializes in single and multi-family residential projects, light commercial buildings, restaurants, and other tenant improvement projects.

Job: He's looking for a freelance architectural specifications writer for a small performing arts building of about 10,500 sq. ft. in central California.

Requirements: Experience writing architectural specifications.

Rate: Discuss with Bryce.

7. Modern Species is looking for freelance brand messaging copywriters

Modern Species is a US-based brand design studio dedicated to sustainable practices in both work and life.

Job: Gage is looking to expand his pool of freelance copywriters.

Requirements: He needs writers who can craft clear and compelling brand messaging, and:

  • Have deep experience with packaging, websites, and pitch decks.

  • Are passionate about making a positive impact with their work.

  • Understand the conscious consumer because they are one.

  • Love geeking out about their favorite food, drinks, supplements, etc.

Rate: Discuss with Gage.

8. Consumer Affairs is looking for freelance finance content writers

ConsumerAffairs is an American customer review and consumer news platform that provides information for purchasing decisions around major life changes or milestones.

Job: Write finance content for Consumer Affairs.

Requirements: Experience writing finance content.

Rate: The rates are a flat $250 per profile (about 800-1,000 words - here's an example) and $350 for resources with an expert quote ( about 1,200-1,600 words - here's an example).

Apply: Email Ashley at [email protected] with relevant samples.

9. Westchester Education is looking for diverse freelance elementary-level writers (fiction and non-fiction)

Westchester Education is a US-based company that offers custom content that aligns with the specific needs and requirements of diverse regions in every global market.

Job: Westchester Education is currently seeking experienced elementary-level fiction and nonfiction writers.

Requirements: Experienced elementary-level fiction and nonfiction writers with varied cultural backgrounds, especially from non-European countries. Individuals with the following ethnicities and/or cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Asian/Pacific Islander

  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis

  • Indigenous 

  • Native Hawaiian 

Read more in the app below.

Rate: Discuss with the client.

Apply: Online app

10. This Is Insider is looking for stories from writers who teach Pilates as a side hustle

An online publication covering a wide range of topics from tech and markets to lifestyle and politics.

Job: Emily is looking for a writer who started a side hustle as a Pilates instructor to do what they love while making money.

Requirements: See above.

Rate: Start at $200

Apply: Comment on Emily's post or DM her on X.

11. Advance Local is looking for freelance creative writers

Advance Local is a NY-based advertising services company.

Job: Casey is looking for freelance creative writers to join her team.

Requirements: No other details.

Rate: Discuss with Casey.

12. Oceanliner Designs is looking for freelance aviation, engineering, and history content writers

Michael is the producer of a YouTube channel 'Oceanliner Designs' which is the flagship channel of the production business Seabank Digital Productions. The channel focuses on the history of famous ships like the Titanic. This week it just passed a half million subscribers.

Job: The team is looking for new content writers to support new channels planned for launch in 2024 and 2025. They'll cover aviation, engineering, history, and other informational topics.

The channel scripts involve topic research but you don't need to be a subject matter expert on ships and aviation - they have SMEs on hand to assist you in research and information. What matters most is the storytelling and ability to keep an audience engaged - to find and retell great tales.

You'll be provided with prompts to guide the general gist of the scripts and they are between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They need one script done at least every one or two weeks.

Requirements: A freelance writer with a knack for engaging storytelling and an interest in the past and how things work.

Rate: Discuss with Michael.

Apply: DM Michael on LI or email him at [email protected] with a sample of your work. Samples of long-form written content like blog posts, articles, and scripts would be ideal.

13. Australian Traveller and International Traveller are accepting pitches

Australian Traveller publishes holiday and travel guides plus advice you can trust from the Australian Traveller team. International Traveller's mission is to connect people to incredible experiences.

Job: Elizabeth is looking after the culture and passport sections across Australian Traveller and International Traveller print magazines and is looking for pitches.

Requirements: She's especially interested in reviews, museum profiles, and feature ideas that have a strong hook and dig deep into the essence of a place.

Rate: Discuss with Elizabeth.

14. NationalWorld is looking for freelance lifestyle content writers (beauty, homeware, and fashion)

National World is a British multimedia company and one of the UK's largest publishing companies.

Job: Marc is looking for freelance lifestyle writers to help NationalWorld build up its affiliate content strategy.

Requirements: Experience creating compelling affiliate content in fashion, beauty, and homeware

Rate: Discuss with Marc.

15. Wealth of Geeks is looking for freelance list and news lifestyle writers

Wealth of Geeks is a US-based company that was founded in 2018 as a way to help people reach their financial goals. However, it quickly evolved into a one-stop source for the latest updates in tech and gaming; exclusive interviews with your favorite celebrities; and a trusted source for pop culture news.

Job: Nicole is looking for list and news writers to join the Trending Topics team at Wealth of Geeks.

Requirements: They're looking for freelancers who like to cover politics, fashion, home, garden, and other lifestyle topics.

Rate: Discuss with Nicole.

Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 samples to ntommasulo@gmail

16. A US head of brand and content is looking for freelance long-form content writers (manufacturing or enterprise software)

Katrina is the head of brand and content at Fastmarkets.

Job: She's looking for freelance writers for her friend.

Requirements: Experience creating long-form content for audiences in either enterprise software or manufacturing.

Rate: Discuss with Katrina.

17. The Soze Agency is looking for freelance social impact copywriters

The Soze Agency is a US-based, worker-owned creative agency for social impact.

Job: Soze is working on building out its database of freelance creative strategists and copywriters. 

Requirements: They're looking for copywriters with a passion for making a social impact.

Rate: Discuss with Anjali.

18. Exploring Vegan is looking for freelance copywriters

Exploring Vegan is a website focused on sharing vegan recipes and reviews.

Job: Kylie is looking for copywriters interested in writing reviews of vegan food products or developing long-form resource articles about vegan food and cooking for ExploringVegan.com

Requirements: Interest in writing about vegan food and cooking.

Rate: Discuss with Kylie.

19. Lumin8 Digital Agency is looking for freelance writers

Lumin8 is a Canada-based digital marketing agency.

Job: The company is looking for help with blogs, web copy, case studies, and sales emails.

Requirements: They're looking for a writer who can write with wit and warmth. They also want someone with an established writing portfolio who work efficiently and won't rely on ChatGPT for their final drafts.

Rate: Discuss with Dan.

Apply: Share your portfolio or writing samples with Dan at [email protected]

20. A US-based CMO is looking for freelance CBD and THC ad writers

Timothy is an executive with extensive experience in eCommerce, streaming, direct-to-consumer (DTC) and B2B businesses.

Job: He's looking for freelance ad writers in the CBD and THC space.

Requirements: Experience writing ads for Meta.

Rate: Discuss with Timothy.

21. Wedding Wire India is looking for freelance writers

WeddingWire India is a free service that helps couples plan their weddings.

Job: Create content for the company.

Requirements: 3+ years of experience writing SEO features.

Rate: Discuss with Rumela.

Apply: Email Rumela at [email protected] with your CV and portfolio.

22. Betches is looking for funny freelance writers who are planning a wedding

Betches is a female-founded and led media and entertainment brand that provides a space for all women to get real about life – funny, honest, & unfiltered.

Job: Share hot takes + great advice + suggestions for brides.

Requirements:Job: A funny writer who is also planning a wedding.

Rate: Ask Katie.

Apply: Email Katie at [email protected] with writing samples

23. Thinky Games is looking for freelance puzzle game reviews/previews/features writers

Thinky Games is a community and hub for thinky games. It publishes news, reviews, and featured articles about games.

Job: Write puzzle game reviews/previews/features

Requirements: Interested in the above.

Rate: Discuss with Rachel.

Apply: Email Rachel at [email protected] for more details.

24. Conde Nast is looking for freelance travel writers in Seoul and Kyoto

Condé Nast is a global media company that publishes magazines, websites, and films.

Job: Jamie is looking for two freelance travel writers.

Requirements: Someone who is based in Seoul and someone based in or very familiar with Kyoto.

Rate: Discuss with Jamie.

Apply: Email Jamie at [email protected] or send her a DM on X with your clips/past work.

25. D&D Beyond is looking for freelance D&D gaming writers

D&D Beyond offers the official digital toolset for Dungeons & Dragons

Job: Michael is looking for freelance writers for D&D Beyond articles. Most pieces fall between 1,200-2,000 words. Example.

Requirements: You should be highly knowledgeable of the fifth edition D&D ruleset, and regularly turn in relatively clean copy. Generative AI is banned at every step of their editorial process.

You should also be comfortable with following a strict style guide, receiving revisions, turning in pieces on time, communicating when something comes up, and providing fact check links when needed.

Rate: $350 per assignment.

Apply: Respond on Michael's post.

26. EUobserver is looking for pitches

EUobserver is a source for news in the European Union.

Job: EUobserver is looking for pitches about youth and the EP elections.

Requirements: They want to hear from young journalists looking for pitches about youth and the EP elections.

Rate: Rates start at €300 for reported articles.

Apply: Email pitches to [email protected].

27. Mother Jones is looking for pitches for Mother Tongue

The Mother Tongue column tries to denaturalize a phrase that's been ubiquitous—and then give a strong take through that process. See this example on THE ALGORITHM.

Job: Jacob is looking for more pitches for Mother Tongue. The pieces are 600 to 800 words. The premise is: How is a word you see in articles all the time that goes a bit unquestioned actually saying a lot? And what can we learn by unpacking the process of how some phrases become de riggeur? The pieces should question something many have assumed as normal and ask what that status quo reveals about our world.

Requirements: For pitches, it really helps to read the old columns—they're short—before pitching

Rate: $1,000

Apply: Email Jacob at [email protected]

More from ATFW and friends…

Job search tip of the week

Some freelance job posts really take off. You’ve likely seen them…they’re the ones with hundreds of likes. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. If a job is a great fit for you but has a ton of responses, I’d encourage you to do three things.

  1. Apply in the way they ask. Throw your hat in the ring. Some posts get loads of responses, but many of those clients report getting just a handful of qualified applicants.

  2. Respond on the post. It can help raise awareness of what you do to others on the platform (say hello to more referrals).

  3. Add the client’s name, company, and contact information into a spreadsheet. Why? Because now you know they hire freelance writers and you know what they’re looking for. If you don’t get a response the first time around (when they’re inundated), follow up with a very targeted message in a few weeks!

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