Publication: Next City
Topic(s): Policy, Housing, Economic Justice, Urban Development, Immigration, Transportation, Artificial Intelligence, Indigenous Communities, Local Government, Civic Innovation
Rate: $100–$500 per article (USD)
Deadline: Rolling submissions
Submit Via: Email (available to Sure Media Agency members)

Next City is seeking freelance writers, journalists, and commentators to pitch original stories focused on equitable urban change and community-driven solutions.

The publication is particularly interested in reporting on how cities and communities are responding to major challenges and opportunities, including federal policy shifts, immigration enforcement, AI infrastructure and data centers, transportation innovations, Indigenous-led development projects, housing issues, and economic justice initiatives.

For reported features, writers should submit a concise pitch outlining the story angle, why the topic is timely, a reporting plan that includes at least two expected sources, and links to relevant published work. News pitches should be between 100 and 300 words.

Next City pays $500 for reported stories. Writers submitting commentary pieces and op-eds between 700 and 1,200 words may receive an honorarium ranging from $100 to $200 upon request.

This opportunity is ideal for freelance journalists, policy writers, housing reporters, civic affairs writers, and contributors covering social impact, economic justice, and urban development.