The Huffington Post

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The Huffington Post (HuffPost) is a major online publication seeking freelance nonfiction pitches on news, politics, personal essays, culture, lifestyle, wellness, food, and style, with a focus on elevating underrepresented voices.

Submission calls

nonfictionPays: All published contributors are paid (amount not stated)

National and Politics: Seeking original, unique, reported stories including scoops, features, investigations, on-the-ground reporting, interviews, and unique takes that break new ground and have significant impact. Focus areas: social inequality, politics, economic justice, environment. Pitches…

nonfictionPays: All published contributors are paid (amount not stated)

HuffPost Personal: Original, authentic, first-person essays on identity, health and mental health, sex/love and relationships, family and parenting, work, money and career, body image, and unique life experiences. Distinct voices and points of view are sought. Pitches must include a working…

nonfictionPays: All published contributors are paid (amount not stated)

Culture: Looking for compelling and unique pitches about TV, film, music, celebrity, and internet culture, especially stories reflecting marginalized communities, social media trends, and emerging cultural phenomena. Seeking reported features, interviews, and unique perspectives. Pitches must…

nonfictionPays: All published contributors are paid (amount not stated)

Life: Seeking freelance pieces on modern parenting, wellness, food, money, work, relationships, and more. Includes Food & Drink (nutrition, recipes, food industry, sustainability, American food culture), Style & Beauty (fashion, self-care, consumer advice, influencer culture), and Wellness (mental…

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