Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) is a magazine for professional journalists published by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. They “monitor the press in all its forms, calling attention to its shortcomings and strengths in order to ensure that the standards of honest and responsible journalism remain the bedrock of our profession.” They welcomes pitches for critical essays, profiles, and investigative features. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.63 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.