Happy Thursday to TWJN supporters 👋 

How’s everyone doing?

Another busy week on the road for me! What’s new? Writing this midweek send from good ol’ Atlanta, GA 🧳

Thanks for being patient and bearing with me as I test out the best days to send the newsletter!

We’ve got a huuuuge list of pitch calls and gigs this week!! Over 35 for you folks to sort through 🫶

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2️⃣ 16 writing & marketing jobs

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1️⃣ Calls to Pitch

(Up to $750) Slate | Katie wants your pitches for the business section at Slate! Send her your smart ideas on the products we use, the money we spend, the trends we love (and hate!), the weird thing you can’t stop thinking about. Rates vary depending on the assignment but can go up to ~$750 for short reported features. Send pitches to [email protected]

(£660) New Scientist | Abby is taking Christmas pitches for New Scientist’s holiday issue! Christmas features tend to be more fun and quirky stories, but – crucially – still have to involve some NEW science! Pitch deadline is June 14. Pay depends on a few things but generally they start at around £660 for 1,200 words. Check out Abby’s Twitter thread for more info and example articles. If you already work with a NS features editor please feel free to email them directly. If not, you can send your pitches to Abby at [email protected]

($400 - $1,200) The Sick Times | The Sick Times is accepting pitches for reported news stories and essays/commentary pieces with a larger freelance budget. They prioritize pitches from people with Long Covid and related diseases. Pitch guide here. They pay $1,200 for news features of 1,200-1,400 words and $400 for essays of 1,000-1,200 words. Send pitches to [email protected]

($300 - $800) Gazetteer SF | Gazetteer San Francisco is looking for freelancers to contribute! Do you know the city and have a story that's burning to be told? Whether it's gonzo coverage, insight into a brewing policy fight, or a loving profile... they want your ideas. They’re particularly looking for food, nightlife, gossip, and opinion pieces. Stories can range from 300-1,500 words and rates range from $300-$800. Pitch guide here. Send pitches to [email protected] with “Pitch” in the subject line

($290) Viator | Lauren is seeking a Buenos Aires writer for a food assignment (top Argentine dishes and where to try in BA) for Viator. Pays $290. Reach out before before EOM June. Email [email protected]

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