Publication: Mother Jones
Topic(s): Culture, Politics
Rate: $0.75 – $1.75 per word
Deadline: None (open call for pitches)
Editor: Jeremy Schulman (Senior News Editor)
Submit Via: Email — jschulman@motherjones.com

What They’re Looking For:

Mother Jones is calling for smart, original essays that make coherent sense of the political conversations surrounding Caitlin Clark, Sydney Sweeney, and Taylor Swift. While the editor doesn’t usually handle culture content, he’s actively seeking pitches in this space right now.

Writers should be able to connect pop culture moments to broader political narratives, showing depth, clarity, and originality.

Read the full guidelines and rates here: Mother Jones Writer Guidelines

Resources/Guides:

• Mother Jones homepage to understand tone and political stance.
• Read recent cultural and political essays to see how they frame conversations.

How to Get This Client:

To grab Mother Jones’ attention, pitch an angle that blends pop culture with real political insight — not gossip, but thoughtful commentary. Make sure your idea goes beyond the obvious, showing you understand the nuances in political discourse.

This is a premium-paying gig, so your pitch must reflect professional-level analysis and a compelling narrative. If you don’t know how to pitch like a pro, you need the Sure Media Training Program — the same program that has helped Kenyan writers land global publications and make a living from freelance writing.