PRB+ Magazine is a publication for parks & recreation professionals in the US and Canada. They publish camp, parks, and rec stories. As per this post on X, they pay $400 per article (typically 1,200 words). To contribute, refer to this page.
Sifted offers in-depth reporting on the startup ecosystem of Europe. They’re always on the lookout for new writers. They’re especially seeking people who can help them build contacts and uncover the real story in areas and sectors where they might not have a reporter or on topics they might have overlooked. They accept pitches for deeply reported features (1,500 to 2,000 words) on a topic or trend that is relevant to Europe’s startup ecosystem or those who work in it. They also accept pitches for exclusive interviews and news (600 to 800 words) on European startups and venture capital firms. According to their guidelines, they pay about €250 for short pieces and €300 to €350 for longer pieces. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
Ambrook Research offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They’re presently focused on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. According to their guidelines, they generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
LoginRadius is “a cloud-based consumer identity and access management (CIAM) solution.” LoginRadius blog is a publication that shares emerging trends, how-tos, and other content that makes the jobs and careers of developers and industry professionals better. They are looking for guest writers with blog entries between 800-1,000 words. They previously indicated to pay $200 for each blog shortlisted for their Engineering Blog, but current pay rates are not clear. To learn more, click here.
Current is “the nonprofit news service for and about public media in the U.S.” Their primary audience consists of people who work at public radio and TV stations, networks and production companies. They “aim to provide public media professionals with valuable insights and information that helps them and their institutions reach new levels of success.” They accept story pitches from freelance journalists. According to their guidelines, they pay 75 cents/word for freelance assignments, though rates may vary for certain article formats such as Q&As. To learn more, refer to their writing guidelines.
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents coffee professionals all over the world. Their “aim is to provide thoughtful reported stories, insightful personal narratives, and plain-language coverage of coffee research that shine a light on the specialty coffee community or its work in some way.” They are always seeking new contributors. Pay rates are not mentioned. Details here.
Devex is a media platform and social enterprise that connects and informs over 1 million development professionals worldwide. They are looking for guest columns, opinion pieces, and op-eds. According to both a payment report and to their associate editor’s old tweet, they pay $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their guidelines and to their website.
Distiller Magazine is a publication of the American Distilling Institute. They cover the art and business of craft distillation. They welcome queries for articles. Features are usually 1,200 to 2,000 words, and online articles between 300 and 500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $0.50 per word for print stories, or $0.75 per word if photos are included. For online stories, they pay $100 plus $25 per image for online articles. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.
Adweek is a source of news and insight for marketers, agencies, and media. They reach an engaged audience of over 6 million professionals. According to a payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a feature of 980 words. To submit your pitch, refer to this page.
The Journalist is the magazine of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). They publish 6 times a year. They aim to give their “members comprehensive news and features on their industries and the union's activities.” To contact them, refer to this page.