Publication: FERN
Topic(s): Food systems, agriculture, environmental health, climate change, public health, investigative journalism
Rate: $1–$2 per word
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Freelance journalists with strong investigative reporting skills have an excellent opportunity to pitch FERN, one of the leading nonprofit newsrooms covering food, agriculture, and environmental health.

FERN regularly publishes award-winning investigative and explanatory journalism through partnerships with major regional and national media outlets. The publication is particularly interested in deeply reported stories that uncover important issues affecting food systems, farming, environmental policy, public health, and climate-related challenges.

This is a strong opportunity for experienced freelance writers, investigative reporters, environmental journalists, and science writers looking for high-paying freelance writing jobs. Successful pitches should present original story ideas backed by solid reporting potential and clear public interest value.

FERN does not accept completed articles. Instead, reporters should submit a concise pitch outlining the story, why it matters, and how they plan to report it. Include relevant clips or links to previously published work.

The organization is actively seeking pitches from journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to help broaden the diversity of voices represented in its coverage.

If you have expertise in environmental reporting, agricultural journalism, food policy, public health, or investigative storytelling, this is one of the better-paying freelance journalism opportunities currently open to contributors.

To learn more about what FERN publishes, review its pitch guidelines before submitting your idea.