Complex is a “media platform and an online community that publishes the best, most diverse and most relevant voices in culture, period.” They cover pop culture, music, life, entertainment, style, sports, sneakers, and more. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
COOL HUNTING is a publication that “uncovers the latest intersections of design, culture and technology.” They publish stories about creativity and innovation in technology, design, culture, food, travel, and style. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.21 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
OZY is “a media company tailor-made for the Change Generation – people from every corner of the globe who are challenging the status quo and bucking convention.” They publish original content that focuses not just on where the world is, but where the world is going. Payment reports suggest that they pay an average of $0.48 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Global Comment is a web magazine for “readers who are looking for fresh, independent and thoughtful commentaries about resisting negative populism and building resistance through solidarity written by talented writers from all over the world.” They welcome pitches from writers. According to payment reports, they pay $0.06 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.22 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
The New Republic is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today's most critical issues. They accept unsolicited submissions via email. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.26 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Forward is a source of news, opinion, culture, and life through a Jewish lens. They regularly accept submissions from outside writers. The editors inform the writers of the rate upon the commissioning of the work. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.26 per word. If a written work accepted for publication is not used, they generally pay the writers 50% of the agreed-upon fee. For details, refer to this page.
New African is an English-language pan-African magazine. They provide “unparalleled insights and analysis on African politics and economics, via an African perspective.” According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.18 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
In These Times is a progressive magazine and website committed to covering and analyzing popular movements for economic, environmental, social, gender, and racial justice. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.22 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
World Politics Review provides “uncompromising news and analysis on global affairs.” They publish briefings of 900 to 1,100 words and feature articles of 3,000 to 4,000 words. For briefings, they pay a standard honorarium of $250, and for feature articles, they negotiate the rates individually. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.