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Rachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · 27/07/2026

#Freelance journalists - I just sent out a call for pitches for @technologyreview.com's Breakthroughs issue. Pitches due Friday August 7. We're also looking for front-of-book articles (the pitch guide I mention in this post has more info on those). www.linkedin.com/posts/rcourt...

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#freelance | Rachel Courtland

#Freelance journalists: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for our upcoming Breakthroughs Issue. We’re looking for big swings: narrative features, essential profiles, and sharp reported essays ...

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Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

In defence of ‘Nosh,’ Montreal’s chefs rally around Arthurs montrealgazette.com/news/in-defe...

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 15/04/2026

📢 We’re looking for a writer to join our team at Our World in Data! What we’re looking for is quite unique: someone who writes excellent narrative articles on large global problems, finds memorable framings to make hard ideas easier to understand, while being genuinely obsessed w/ technical details

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We’re looking for a writer

We’re hiring a writer who can make the world’s largest problems understandable to our large Our World in Data audience.

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The Margin @themarginus.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Are you interested in reporting on communities on the frontlines of environmental and climate injustice? Pitch us! 1/🧵 buff.ly/GMDiFGa

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Pitch Us - The Margin

Read the pitch guidelines and submit your story idea on environmental and climate injustice today.

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Chicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 24/03/2026

We're hiring! The Chicago Reader is seeking a full-time creative and strategic Social Media & Content Manager to grow and engage our audience across multiple platforms. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3NUbF5v

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Silvia Killingsworth @silviakillings.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

For those looking for freelance work in the wake of WaPo layoffs: I'm an editor at large overseeing Ideas & Culture at Bloomberg, including our Books coverage. Find me at skillingswo2@bloomberg.net

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Shannon Palus @shanpalus.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I'm back at Slate next week after mat leave, and will be looking at pitches again! Particularly interested in health and science opinion and analysis, and/or with a first person angle, as well as features (2,500+ words, deeply reported) that turn a big idea on its head. shannon.palus@slate.com

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ASJA.org @asjahq.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Have you registered for The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, to be held April 20-22? Don’t miss out on the lowest available rate. Only $259 for members, and $329 for nonmembers. More information, can be found at www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...

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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

ProPublica is hiring and we have a slew of great job opportunities: * Copy editor * Texas reporter * Senior editor, Business * Senior editor, LRN * YouTube senior producer * YouTube producer (two-year) job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our lineup of FREE webinars for independent journalists! This fall, take advantage of events focused on pitching op-eds, project scoping, mobile reporting, and more! theiij.com/webinars

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Wendy Helfenbaum @wendyhelfenbaum.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

For a story, looking for a Canadian homeowner who recently moved to a different province. Know anyone?

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ASJA.org @asjahq.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

ASJA Webinar Breaking Into New Markets: Tips for Working with International Clients September 16, 2025, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET In this session, seasoned experts will share tips for working with clients based in other countries. Register here: bit.ly/3URoIog

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Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚨Journalism job alert🚨 We're hiring an investigative reporter to join my team at @wired.com. We're looking for someone who has both traditional and non-traditional reporting skills (coding/data work/OSINT, etc). Fit the bill? Come work with me! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CondeCareers...

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Senior Writer, Investigations

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...

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Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 20/08/2025

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Wendy Helfenbaum @wendyhelfenbaum.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

What's your take on fragrance in hotels, airports, retail spaces while travelling -- do you love it or hate it? I explored the ever-growing trend in my latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/scents-and-s...

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Scents and Sensibility

Travelers are sniffing more fragrances everywhere – from hotel lobbies to museums to retail spaces – but not everyone is a fan

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

When the Globe asked for experts for our Mastering It summer series, I instantly thought of Mary Reid. She owns Green Thumb Garden Centre in Ottawa, and watching her work though plant questions or problems with customers is like watching a magic trick. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

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Meet the master gardener whose plant advice is a road map for life

Watching Mary Reid, owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre in Ottawa, solve customers’ gardening problems is like watching a magic trick

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alyssa bereznak @alyssabereznak.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

i'll have more details on the types of stories i'm looking for soon, but in the meantime, please pitch me on the latest men's health/grooming trends, psychedelics, strength training, dating, diet, and AI health at alyssa_bereznak@condenast.com

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Shannon Palus @shanpalus.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I'm looking for pitches for science & health features for Slate! Pieces that will shift/challenge how readers see the world and how it works . My email is shannon.palus@slate.com.

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Jacob Aron @jjaron.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Would you like to write for New Scientist? We always work with freelancers, but occasionally I put out a call like this for new writers. I'm looking for 300-700 word news stories about new discoveries. Don't pitch us press releases or the big journals, we have those covered. Pay starts at 51p/word

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Pete Croatto @petecroatto.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

For a piece I'm working on, does anyone know a publicist in the arts who can talk about the value of FRESH AIR as a promotional vehicle? DMs are open; email is in bio. Feel free to spread the word. Thank you!

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Wendy Helfenbaum @wendyhelfenbaum.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

For a story, looking for #travelers who (like me) get overwhelmed by the scents being pumped into hotels, airports, etc How do you cope? Do you ask about it before booking a room? Also want to hear from #hotels who can share feedback do guests love it? #journorequest

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Wendy Helfenbaum @wendyhelfenbaum.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Loving this inaugural voyage aboard @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social #WorldAmerica. Gorgeous ship! #Let’sHoliday

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USC Center for Health Journalism @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Apply to our Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems by March 26! We support ambitious investigative or explanatory projects on systemic racism in public health, health care policy and practice of medicine. Apply here: bit.ly/ImpactFundap...

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Wendy Helfenbaum @wendyhelfenbaum.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I enjoyed speaking with soccer legend Diana Matheson, founder of the new Northern Super League, about its inaugural season and this major milestone in women's sports: ignite-magazine.dcatalog.com/v/Adrenalin-...

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Adrenalin Spring 2025

DCatalog offers digital catalog publishing solutions that help to transform your content into stunning flip catalogs, magazines, brochures, annual reports, training materials and more. Increase brand ...

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Washington Monthly @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@washingtonmonthly.com is hiring a Summer Intern! This is not a place where interns fetch coffee and observe journalism from the sidelines; you’ll be expected to research and fact check stories, pitch your own stories for the site, and help manage our social media accounts.

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taliabuford.bsky.social @taliabuford.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

@propublica.org is hiring an engagement and tips coordinator to help triage tips that fuel our investigations. 📍Hybrid - NYC office 💰 $80K - $85K 📚 3 yrs experience as a researcher or journalist ➕ Plus: experience w/enterprise, investigative or accountability journalism Apply: grnh.se/9285727f6us

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Engagement and Tips Coordinator, Temporary

New York, New York, United States

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Submissions are open through March 31 for the Covering Climate Now journalism awards. Enter your own work or encourage people whose work you've enjoyed to enter 🧪 coveringclimatenow.org/projects/awa...

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The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards — Covering Climate Now

Entry submissions are OPEN for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. This is the fifth year for our annual awards program, and every year we’re amazed by the quality and variety of work ent...

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Toula Drimonis @mtltoula.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

This is quite the shot by photographer @AdamScotti #JustinTrudeau #cdnpoli

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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 05/03/2025

If any journalists who have been laid off today from the WSJ (or those elsewhere wanting a change of scenery) are looking to work at a stable media company where (beyond the pretty good benefits) you get to go narrow and deep within IT or corp finance, apply and hit me up. jobs.lever.co/morningbrew

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Morning Brew Inc. jobs

Job openings at Morning Brew Inc.

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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 01/03/2025

If anyone from 18F looking to transition into journalism to report on your area of IT expertise, we are hiring! Job description in below skeet.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Come work for an award-winning news organization with a robust business model and no layoffs in the 25 year history of the organization. talkingpointsmemo.com/careers

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Trails Magazine @trailsmag.net · 12/02/2025

#Freelancers! We’re looking for backpacking food pitches! Alignment with our threads (“efficiency” and “connection”) is great, but not critical. We need recipes as well as stories: Think a profile of a backcountry chef or a review of a unique piece of camp kitchen gear. Email stasia@trailsmag.net!

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Julia Sklar @juliasklar.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Pitch call: Sierra mag is doing its first-ever kid’s issue!! We’re looking for everything from gee-whiz animal stories to games we can print to features that tackle tougher subjects like climate change—just all written for readers 8 and up. Deadline to pitch is Friday, email in bio.

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taliabuford.bsky.social @taliabuford.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We're hiring two deputy editors join @propublica.org's award winning data & news apps teams, led by @schwanksta.com: 🧮5+ years in data or investigative journalism ➕ Supervising experience a plus 📌Remote friendly in U.S. 💰$140K - $150K Data: grnh.se/133da8df6us News Apps: grnh.se/4a6ceea76us

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Deputy Data Editor

New York, New York, United States

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Great job opportunity for journalist. Not only is this applying your craft in reporting/investigating, it's upholding the ideals of a free press and democracy itself. Couldn't be more important right now, and I'm extra happy to see more light cast on our region!

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Jen Rose Smith @jenrosesmith.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Have you joined a women-only guided trip, cruise, or other travel experience? I'd love to chat for a story: jennifer rose smith @ gmail . com

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