Write At Home #20

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Below you’ll find 50+ of the most recent gigs, divided up into three simple categories: 

- Freelance journalist calls-for-pitches

- Permanent(ish) / ongoing journalist jobs

- Content writer / copywriter / blogger positions

Unless otherwise stated, all are home-based or have a remote working option.

Good luck!

Freelance journalist calls-for-pitches

- Women’s & LGBTQIA Rights / US Election Pitches | OpenDemocracy is looking for freelance pitches related to investigating the organised opposition to women’s and LGBTQIA rights, and the impacts of the U.S. elections on marginalized communities. £0.33 - £0.50 per word.

- Jewish Communities Stories | JTA, the global Jewish news service, is looking for stories from Jewish communities around the world. £300 / $400 per piece.

- Tech Pitches | OneZero, Medium’s tech and science section, is looking for ambitious, original, reported features, in particular those that touch the topics of online platforms, surveillance, or labour. £0.77 / $1 per word.

- Condé Nast Traveller Pitches | Condé Nast Traveller magazine is keen to receive pitches for evocative, original, insider, and authoritative travel stories. 40p per word (in the print magazine).

- Travel Pitches | Laura Holt has just joined CultureTrip and is keen to hear from freelance writers. In the region of £100 per piece, I believe.

- Science, Entertainment, Gaming, Innovation, Mind & Body Ideas | Nick Lucchesi ([email protected]) at Inverse.com is open for pitches on all of the above topics. £?

- Science Pitches | Discover Magazine, a science publication, is looking for pitches for its annual ‘State of Science’ issue (published January / February) and ‘Everything Worth Knowing’ issue (published July / August). At least £0.77 / $1 per word (print), £230 / $300 per piece (online).

- Arts Pitches | Alice Jones, the i Paper’s Arts Editor, is looking for pitches. ~£200 per piece.

- Sexting Stories | DatingXP, a dating advice site, is looking for a journalist / writer to cover topics related to “sexting”. £?

- History, Human Condition, Cultural Issues NatGeo Stories | National Geographic are keen to receive story pitches that chronicle history, illuminate the human condition, and / or shed light on cultural issues. ~£220 per piece.

- Independent Publisher Stories | Indiegraf Media, a network of indie news entrepreneurs, is looking for story ideas on projects and products publishers are pulling off really well. £300 / $400 per piece.

- Millennial and Gen Z Pitches | Grit Daily News, a site covering Millennial and Gen Z fashion, tech, influencers, entrepreneurship, and life, is keen for new pitches. £77 / $100 per piece.

- MS / Breast Cancer / IBD / Migraine / Diabetes / Arthritis Stories | Healthline is looking for writers suffering from the above illnesses to pitch POV and tip-based stories. ~£200 / $250 per piece.

- Positive News / Solutions Pitches | PositiveNewsUK, a publication that focuses on “good things”, is seeking sparky, smart, unique ideas for solutions-focused features. ~£200 per piece.

- Board Games Stories | Casual Game Insider is keen for pitches on all things board games. £?

Permanent(ish) / ongoing journalist jobs

- Cycling Reviews Writer | Future PLC, a publisher and media brand, is looking for a digital journalist with a keen interest in cycling and a talent for offering first-class buying advice. £?

- Laptop / Mobile Computing Writer | Future PLC, a publisher and media brand, is also hiring a staff writer to cover breaking news in the realm of laptops and tablets, with a focus on security and software (web browsers, productivity, content creation, etc.) £?

- Black British Music Writers | PIRATE.COM, a recording studio company, is looking for Black British writers (preferably with music / think piece experience) for a new blog project. £?

- Freelance Tech Reporters / Writers | Paul Bradley Carr is on the hunt for really good tech reporters / writers to cover labour issues, tech bad behavior, politics. £?

- Freelance Journalist (North East) | RF Publishing is looking for a dynamic NCTJ accredited journalist to cover the North East (of England) patch on a freelance basis. £9 - £11 per hour.

- Gal-Dem Politics Editor (full time) | Gal-dem, a media company committed to sharing the perspectives of women and non-binary people of colour, is looking for a politics editor with an understanding of the lived experiences of women and non-binary people of colour. £26,000 per year.

- Freelance Copy Editor | Verdantix, a research and consulting firm, is searching for a copy editor to ensure all publications delivered on the website and through reports provide clients with easy-to-read analysis and data on a wide range of issues. £30 - £35 per hour

- Entertainment Industry Journalist (London) | C21Media, an entertainment industry publisher, is looking for a reporter to cover the international television and entertainment industry. £18,000 - £20,000 per year.

- Senior Entertainment Industry Journalist (London) | C21Media, an entertainment industry publisher, is also looking for a senior reporter to cover the international television and entertainment industry. £30,000 - £35,000 per year.

- Tech Reporter (full time) (London) | Business Insider is hiring a tech reporter to join its team in London. £?

- Freelance Content Creator | Genially, a content creation software firm, is looking for a content creator to produce sales documentation, product videos, website copy, blog posts, etc. £?

- Senior Reporter (full time) | Coda, a digital publication that focuses primarily on untold stories, is seeking a senior reporter to cover surveillance, disinformation, human rights, historical memory, and other interconnected topics. £?

- Poker Industry Reporter | A journalist with specialist knowledge of poker, gambling, and / or sports betting is required to elevate coverage of off-the-table poker and casino gambling news. £?

- Sexting Stories | DatingXP, a dating advice site, is looking for a journalist / writer to cover topics related to “sexting”. £?

Content writer / copywriter / blogger positions

- Cycling Reviews Writer | Future PLC, a publisher and media brand, is looking for a digital writer with a keen interest in cycling and a talent for offering first-class buying advice. £?

- Laptop / Mobile Computing Writer | Future PLC, a publisher and media brand, is also hiring a staff writer to cover breaking news in the realm of laptops and tablets, with a focus on security and software (web browsers, productivity, content creation, etc.) £?

- Digital Health Content Lead (full time) | Ampersand Health, a social enterprise focusing on digital therapy for inflammatory conditions, is searching for a content lead to develop a communications strategy to encourage engagement with digital health solutions. £30,000 - £45,000 per year.

- Digital Marketing Article Writer | 85 Consult, a digital firm, is searching for SEO-proficient writers to produce material on digital marketing strategies. £15,000 - £30,000 per year (depending on hours worked).

- Groupon Content Writer (Bristol or London) | Groupon is hiring a SEO-proficient content writer to pair creative storytelling with commercial goals. £?

- Healthcare Digital Content Producer | The Stroke Association is looking for a digital editor interested in producing high-quality, engaging digital content. £24,200 per year.

- Board Game Content Writer | A publication focused on board games is on the lookout for freelance writers who love playing tabletop games. £8 - £10 per hour.

- Beauty Ecommerce Copywriter | A leading high-end beauty and premium fragrance brand is in need of a copywriter to produce digital content. £220 - £250 per week.

- Experience Creator Content Writer | Fixers, a toolkit for experience creators, is looking for a freelance content writer to produce marketing materials. £?

- Financial Services Content Writer (full time) | Wesleyan, an insurance and financial services provider, is on the hunt for a writer to own its editorial content plan and produce material for a variety of channels (web, blogs, corporate literature, etc.) £?

- Senior Content Editor (full time) | Walsall Council is in the process of rewriting and re-designing its website, and needs a senior content editor to assist. £15.63 per hour.

- Senior Brand Editor (full time) | Hotjar, a website analytics firm, is looking for a content editor to update its tone-of-voice guide, give feedback on advert copy, write material, and more. £55,000 - £72,000 per year.

- Women's Self-Care / Maternity / Wellness & Beauty Blogger | A women’s health company is on the hunt for a blogger to produce material on maternity, motherhood, beauty, wellness, and related topics. £15 / $20 - £19 / $25 per hour.

- Geological Digital Content Coordinator | The Geological Society is in need of a digital content coordinator to oversee its website and main newsletter, sent out every two weeks to around 9,000 subscribers. £?

- Insurance Content Writer | Simply Business, an insurance provider, is looking for both a permanent content writer and a part time freelance content writer. £?

- Ecommerce Content Writer (full time) | A national retail chain is in need of an ecommerce content writer. £18,000 - £20,000 per year.

- Professional Mentoring Content Writer | A professional mentoring service catering to managers, researchers, and communications experts is looking for a content writer. £200 - £250 per day.

- Pilates Email Copywriter | Emily Dawn, an online pilates instructor, is looking for a copywriter who can help build an email sequence that will generate leads. £?

- Men’s Style Writer | The Manual, a men’s lifestyle publication, is seeking an experienced freelance style and grooming writer. £?

- Content Agency Writers | A content agency is looking for a number of writers. £9.50 / $12.25 per hour.

Feedback welcome!

My name's Alasdair and I'm a UK-based freelance journalist and writer. I've spent years trawling through job sites and social media looking for work... and now, every Wednesday and Sunday, I'm doing it for you too. 

Write At Home is a curated list, one that highlights the best roles, and weeds out the rubbish. Pay is a major factor in whether an opportunity gets featured, though you will find a few not-so-well remunerated gigs if I think they're interesting enough.

Likewise, jobs that don't offer a remote working option are generally discarded, bar those which seem particularly appealing (in which case the location will be shown in brackets).

This methodology is a work in progress – please get in touch via email ([email protected]) or Twitter if you have any suggestions or feedback!

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