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✍️ TWJN Pro 45 | Twenty five writing opps 🚨🚨
We've got 5 pitch calls & 20 writing job opps 😏
Happy Wednesday to 8,200 motivated writers 👋🏼
How’s everyone doing? I’m doing great!
ICYMI on Sunday’s newsletter… important updates for all TWJN subscribers 🔊
Starting in December, there will be some changes coming to TWJN:
Free subscribers will get an update every Sunday with only 5 opps/jobs from the past three days
TWJN Pro subscribers will get the full opps & jobs list every Wednesday & Sunday — over 40 opportunities every week! 💌
Plus, TWJN Pro subscribers will get access to an ever-growing historical list of pitch calls with pay rates! 👇👇
To receive full access to the entire week’s opps listings & TWJN’s Historical Jobs List, subscribe to TWJN Pro by November 26 and enjoy an EXCLUSIVE Black Friday Discount!
Free subs! This will be the last week of your 2-week free trial of TWJN Pro. If you want to continue receiving bi-weekly newsletters with all new opps in each send, please upgrade to TWJN Pro.
Now a message for current TWJN Pro supporters — Another friendly nudge to move over your payment deets from Subkit to the beehiiv subscription (only $3/month for 3 months 😮) to continue receiving exclusive Pro access after your free month ends on December 2nd 😊
In other news, it’s Turkey Day tomorrow! 🦃 Only my second Thanksgiving here in the states, and I will happily take any excuse to cook and eat a ton of food 😋 Would love to hear how you all are celebrating (or not)… Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, I just wanted to say how thankful I am to all of you for supporting TWJN over the years 🧡
Being that it is Thanksgiving and nearing EOY, it’s a light week of pitch calls, but still found a bunch of writing & editing jobs for you guys!
That’s enough chit chat for now… let’s get to some opps and jobs! ⬇️
⚡️ TWJN Pro Supporters get more content ⚡️
✅ A second weekly update on Wednesdays — more than 40 opps a week!
✅ An exclusive list of all the publications that pay. That’s over 800 so far!
✅ A list of over 1,500 pitch calls.. with actual pay rates
So, what do we have in this supporter exclusive?
2️⃣ 5 calls to pitch, with three opps $250+ 💰
3️⃣ 20 writing jobs
Let’s get to it! ⬇️ ⬇️
1️⃣ Resource of the Week
Join Will Storr for "The Science of Storytelling: Non-Fiction" Masterclass!
Embark on an intriguing journey into the world of non-fiction storytelling with YIP's upcoming event, "The Science of Storytelling: Non-Fiction," featuring bestselling author Will Storr.
Don't miss out on this special event by Yip that delves deep into the art of crafting compelling narratives rooted in real-life experiences. Explore the cognitive processes that metamorphose everyday occurrences into extraordinary tales, providing you with fresh perspectives for your own non-fiction projects and help you stand out with commissioning editors. Whether you're an aspiring writer, seasoned journalist, or simply enthusiastic about the magic of storytelling, this event with seasoned writer Will Storr is an invaluable addition to your storytelling repertoire.
2️⃣ Calls to Pitch
I try to ensure these are well-paid. If not, they’re usually helpful in some other way. We range from new writers to those more established, so keep a like to share range of opportunities.
($500) ReadWrite Strategies | Submit your funny, creative nonfiction stories about the workplace for ReadWrite Strategies’ writing contest! They’re looking for submissions that are 150-1,200 words in length and more for anecdotes/vignettes than formal narrative style. Prizes are: $500 and a print copy of the book for first place, $200 and a print copy for second place, and $100 and a print copy for 3rd, 4th, and 5th places. Submission info here
($315 AUD) Guardian Australia | Bridie is looking for pitches for summer articles that can run in Dec/Jan Guardian Aus opinion. Can be funny, serious, sweet; experiences, reflections, long held world view etc. Email [email protected] “SUMMER PITCH” in subject
($250) Bezzy | Freelance writers! Bezzy is looking for freelance writers with experience and/or expertise in the chronic condition space or a strong background in general health writing for a consumer audience. Apply here
($200+) Insider | Emily is looking for writers to share their travel experiences in a private roomette/bedroom on an Amtrak trip! 🚃 DM pitches to Emily on Twitter
(£100) Northern Gravy | UK & Irish writers! Northern Gravy is open to submissions of fiction, poetry, and kid lit. Deadline is Dec 10. Submission guidelines here
3️⃣ Writing Jobs
($127,000 - $152,000, New York, NY) New York Magazine | Pop culture editors! New York Magazine is hiring a Culture Editor to oversee the production of The Culture Pages, the magazine’s culture section. Apply here
($115,000 - $175,000, Remote US) Forbes | Finance writers! 💸 Forbes is hiring an enterprising Senior Writer to cover the world of finance and Wall Street, including private equity, hedge funds and banking. Apply here
($90,000 - $160,000, Hybrid New York, NY or Charlotte, NC) Allconnect | Allconnect is seeking experienced Senior SEO Associates to help drive growth through their organic strategy. Apply here
($88,000 - $110,000, Remote US) The Verge | Politics writers! The Verge is looking for a Senior Reporter (Policy) to cover the policy and politics of technology, including the 2024 US elections and beyond. Apply here
($79,000 - $84,000, Remote US) Bolts Mag | Bolts Mag is looking to hire a new Staff Writer to write engaging stories about the nuts and bolts of power and political change. Deadline is Dec 8. Apply here
($77,400 - $127,700, Pittsburgh, PA) Duolingo | Social media aficionados! Duolingo is seeking a creative Social Media Content Manager to create video content for their social media presence on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. Bonus points if you can dance in a mascot suit 🕺😎 Apply here
($77,000 - $86,000, Remote US) Vox Media | Experienced editors! Vox Media is seeking a talented, seasoned, quick-to-learn Senior Editor (Science, Technology, Sports & Gaming) to join Vox Creative, supporting the Written Team in executing branded article campaigns. This is a seasonal contract position, estimated to last 5 months. Apply here
($70,000 - $108,000, Remote US) Bankrate | Bankrate is seeking a Senior Writer with deep experience in Credit Cards and Personal Finance. Will be responsible for producing comprehensive breaking news and card launch coverage, as well as creating and updating educational content on credit card topics. Apply here
($70,000 - $108,000, Hybrid New York, NY or Charlotte, NC) CNET | Experienced tech journos! CNET is hiring a Senior AI Writer to tackle a range of topics surrounding artificial intelligence. Apply here
($70,000 - $102,000, Remote US) Bankrate | Bankrate is looking for an Editor to help build a new small-business category on Bankrate. Apply here
($70,000 - $102,000, Remote US) Bankrate | Bankrate is looking for an Editor who will be responsible for contributing to and executing on strategy for insurance content. Apply here
($55,000 - $84,000, Remote US) Bankrate | Bankrate is looking for an Editor who will be responsible for contributing to and executing on strategy for credit card content. Apply here
($55,000 - $70,000, Remote US) CNET | CNET is looking for a versatile Editor who can help readers navigate the evolving home security landscape - from doorbell cameras to professionally managed services and everything in between. Apply here
($50,000 - $96,000, Hybrid New York, NY or Charlotte, NC) CNET | CNET is hiring an Energy Writer who will work within a dynamic team environment to pitch, develop, and write about a range of energy topics, including solar energy developments and EV advances. Apply here
($42,000 - $72,000, Hybrid New York, NY or Charlotte, NC or Reno, NV) CNET | Writers! CNET is looking for an Associate Writer who will work within a collaborative team environment to tackle a range of topics such as technology, sleep, energy, and broadband. Apply here
($3,000 - $7,000 per month, Remote) Latches Creative | Latched is looking to bring on a remote contract based Cannabis Content Writer. In this role, the Cannabis Content Writer will create written content about various topics within the cannabis industry. Apply here
($300 - $600 per assignment, Remote US) Investopedia | Finance writers! 💸 Investopedia is seeking an Investing Magazine Feature Writer with a passion for educating others about investing and trading in an approachable way. Apply here
($28 - $30 per hour, Remote US or Canada) InStyle | Lifestyle writers! InStyle is looking for a remote Content Update Editor who has experience writing or editing beauty, lifestyle, and fashion articles. Requires 20 - 40 hours a week. Apply here
(Paid, Hybrid London, England, UK) POPSUGAR UK | POPSUGAR UK is looking for an Interim Content Director who is an idea generator and can spot emerging trends in the UK market and find fresh ways to cover them. This position is temporary for up to a year. Apply here
⚡️ TWJN Pro Supporters get more content ⚡️
✅ A second weekly update on Wednesdays — more than 40 opps a week!
✅ An exclusive list of all the publications that pay. That’s over 800 so far!
✅ A list of over 1,500 pitch calls.. with actual pay rates