OpenDemocracy is a global media organization that
covers world affairs, ideas, and culture. They welcome article submissions from
anyone interested in writing for them. According to their editor,
they pay £0.33/word (approximately $0.43) for news (700 to 1,000 words) or
feature articles (800 to 1,600 words) and £0.50/word (approximately $0.64) for in-depth
reported investigative articles (1,000 to 1,800 words). To learn more, refer to
this page.
Tarbell is a non-partisan news publication that provides objective, investigative reporting on hard hitting topics that affect Americans. They want news articles and op-eds of 400 to 750 words. All stories should have a “healthcare, environment, culture, aerospace, and defense theme.” According to their Tweet, they pay $100 for 500 to 700 words. To learn more, refer to their editorial guidelines.
The Telegraph is a multimedia
news brand that covers news, politics, business, money, tech, sport, culture,
travel, and more. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.40 per word.
To contact them, refer to this page.
African Arguments is a pan-African platform that analyzes issues facing the continent, investigates the stories that matter, and amplifies a diversity of voices. They cover politics, economy, society, culture, the environment, gender, and more. They pay an average of $200 for 1,000 to 2,000 words. To learn more, refer to their writing guidelines.
Liberal Currents offers “discussion, elucidation, and defense of liberal principles and institutions.” According to their founder and editor-in-chief, they pay $50 per piece. If you want to write for them, contact them at writers@liberalcurrents.com. To learn more about them, visit this page.
The New Humanitarian is “an independent, non-profit newsroom reporting from the heart of conflicts, disaster, and other crises.” According to their senior editor, their base rate is $0.40 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, or JTA, offers news and analysis on issues of Jewish interest and concern. According to reports, payment starts at $250 for an 800 word op-ed. To contact them, visit this page.
Observer covers the latest in news, politics, business, lifestyle, health, arts, and entertainment. They welcome “pitches with an emphasis on power players, cultural trends and smart, unique takes that offer something new.” According to this Tweet, they pay $150 and up per piece. To pitch, visit this page.
OkayAfrica is a media company that connects a global audience to Africa. They cover culture, music, dance, style, visual art, politics, and health. The general formats that they would like for stories are: interviews, service journalism, opinion pieces/personal essays, short features, longer features, and video/photo/socials. According to their director of editorial operations, in the past, they have paid $150 to $200 for straightforward pieces but they want to change things up a bit and are happy to discuss rates for more ambitious projects. Send pitches to contribute@okayafrica.com. To learn more, refer to this page.
Guardian US covers American and international news. Their special series editor is seeking US stories on public lands/environment, biodiversity/extinction, voting rights, plastic, environmental justice, factory farming, and feminist economics. He is also seeking coronavirus stories. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.36 per word. Send pitches to alastair.gee@theguardian.com. Read their special series editor’s Tweets here and here. Contact them here.