When you’re just starting out in journalism, you may be searching for the best places to pitch freelance articles.
At the start of your journalism career, it is hard to know where to begin. A great place to start is by pitching freelance articles. It is an easy way to build up your portfolio, learn what style of journalism you love and get personalised feedback from professionals.
We have listed some of our favourite publications that encourage new writer submissions.
Our top tip: Be sure to check their pitching guidelines before submitting!
Entertainment and Culture
- The Indiependent was set up by one of our own News Associates graduates Beth Kirkbride and they publish all things entertainment. From gaming to theatre to books, inexperienced writers can cover anything they like.
- FilmCred is a film analysis publication that wants to put new voices in the media. We recommend them because they respond with feedback to every pitch they are sent, whether it is accepted by them or not.
- The Culture Crypt commemorates and elevates Black art and culture. Articles range from fashion history analysis to theatre reviews.
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- Guap Magazine publishes all things cultural commentary, so if you’re interested in fashion, music and art, this is a great opportunity to give writing about it a go.
- Boshemia Mag is an inclusive, feminist magazine. They focus on uplifting POC, female, LGBTQIA+ voices through their features, personal pieces and commentaries.
Business, Politics and News
- Politics.co.uk is a politics news website that accept pitches from new writers.
- Business Insider looks for creative analysis on economics, finance, tech and politics.
- Prospect publishes regular, nuanced, current affairs content so it’s a great place to pitch to if you have a unique perspective and are interested in investigative journalism.
- Footprint Mag is focused on sustainability, the climate crisis and human ecology and they look for writers who want to make a change.
- Fortune wants innovative writers that start conversation around finance, technology, leadership and wellness.
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Music
- FL Mag is looking for writers trying out music journalism. Their album reviews, exclusive interviews and feature pieces are written by early-career British journalists with an ear for upcoming sound.
- Mixtape Madness is renowned in the UK grime and rap scene and prides themselves for finding some of the most successful British artists of today. They work as a music discovery platform and articles range from live music reviews to fashion news.
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- Reyt Good Magazine is focused on the UK grassroots music scene. They are always looking for writers with an ear for new sound
Sport
- FourFourTwo is the world’s biggest football publication and they are always looking for new journalists to write match reports, opinion pieces and news.
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- HorseNetwork publishes anything related to the horse community, so if you want to write about racing, current events or news, pitch to them.
- Rugby World accepts pitches from new writers about anything to do with rugby.
If you are looking for a publication that does a bit of everything, pitch to Empoword Journalism. Prioritising early career female journalists, Empoword Journalism publishes nationwide and global news as well as reviews, opinion pieces and sport pieces.
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