Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: September 2, 2019
New month, new gigs! These freelance writing opportunities pay at least $50 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $25 an hour. Each one is labeled as a remote job, virtual job or work-from-home job, which means you can do the work from anywhere.
Also, here are 30+ sites that pay writers for articles and 20 high paying magazines looking for pitches, so be sure to check that out.
Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a peice or over $25 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Travel Writers wanted
Launched in October 2018, Roadtrippers Magazine celebrates road culture, Americana, and the great outdoors.
We are always looking for new writers and content creators to join our growing cadre of contributors and help us tell new and amazing stories from the North American road.
Please read these guidelines carefully before submitting an idea.
Currently, only pitches focused on the U.S. and Canada will be accepted.
Some general guidelines
Tell good stories
Roadtrippers Magazine’s number one aim is to tell good stories. We focus on first-person, boots-on-the-ground storytelling that puts the reader into the scene. It should be obvious that the writer has visited the place or experienced the event in person.
Have a point of view
Don’t pitch a story unless it has a clear angle. If you can’t sum up your idea in one neat, catchy headline, it’s probably not a great fit.
Offer a different perspective
We value diverse perspectives, both geographically and culturally. Road travel is so much more than what the typical Instagram influencer crowd makes it out to be.
What we’re looking for
• Ideas that tell the surprising, unexpected, or untold story of a place, person, or event
• Stories on Americana and the great outdoors, including roadside attractions, abandoned or offbeat places, national parks, Route 66, camping, weird museums, and more
• First-person storytelling
• Interesting, relevant news on road travel and road culture
• Interviews with unique characters
• Original photography
What we’re NOT looking for
• Listicles, roundups, or clickbait
• International travel (outside the U.S. and Canada) or air travel
• Vague ideas without a clear hook (“I just drove down the PCH, want me to write a story about it?”)
• Personal essays
• Reports from places that are impossible to visit or trips that are impossible to take
• Stories that could be written by anyone with a search engine
• Fiction
Seasonal content
We welcome creative pitches specifically geared toward something seasonal or timely. These are our current theme weeks and content target dates:
February: Black History Month
March 4-11: Universal Women’s Week
April 20-28: National Parks Week
May 1: Small Business Week
May 13-17: Museum Week
May 27: Memorial Day / Start of Summer
June: Pride Month
July 4: Independence Day
September 26–October 2: Fall Foliage Week
October 31: Halloween Season
Late November: Thanksgiving
December: Christmas / Holiday SeasonPlease familiarize yourself with Roadtrippers Magazine before crafting your pitch, so you know what topics and angles we may be looking for.
We pay rates that are competitive with other online publications. Fee: US$250-1,000 per article
Please send your pitch to pitches@roadtrippers.com. Include a suggested headline, a short description of the story, and links to a portfolio or previously published articles.
We read all pitches, but due to the volume we are unable to respond to all of them. If your idea sounds interesting, we will be in touch (typically within two weeks). Sourced from site’s guideline page.
Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Freelance Ghost Blogger for Financial Bank Fraud Blog
Pay: $200 per week
More information: Craigslist
Financial & Politics Freelance Writer
Pay: $500-2000 per article
More information: MediaBistro
Freelance Legal Writers
Pay: $.10 per word
More information: Craigslist
Digital Content Specialist
Pay: Full-time ($60,000 to $70,000)
More information: MediaBistro
Communications Director
Pay: Full-time ($80-100K)
More information: MediaBistro
ShoutVox is looking for freelance writers
ShoutVox is looking for freelance writers to help create engaging content on a wide variety of topics, from finance and technology to pop culture and entertainment. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in creating 100% unique and informative content that engages the reader in a conversational and inviting manner. The type of content that we are looking for is meant to make the reader want to continue coming back to the landing page and, in some cases, increase conversions for a sale. In addition to having a reliable internet connection and a standard word processor (i.e. Microsoft Word), applicants should be able to meet deadlines, perform basic research and ideally be able to provide samples of previously published works as a part of the application process.
Writer Requirements and Responsibilities:
Create grammatically sound, engaging content that follows all specifications and guidelines (including keyword usage and density)
Perform basic research on assigned topics and synthesize articles that provide value to the reader
Ability to work seamlessly with content editors and managers in submitting any requested revisions or changes in a timely manner
Writer Skills and Qualifications:
Competent in performing basic research on a wide variety of topics
A reliable internet connection and word processing software
Familiarity and proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style
Effective communication skills, ability to meet deadlines and work well with others
Preferably at least 1 year experience creating online web content for small business clients
Application Process: If you feel that you are good fit for this position, please submit the application form here. We typically update applicants regarding their acceptance within 5-10 business days of submitting their applications. Please note that we only respond to applicants that are accepted. If you do not receive a response within 10 days of submitting your application, this means that your application was not accepted.
SUBMIT TO PULP YOUR WONDERFUL TALES
Pay: $250 an article
More information: Pulp Guidelines
