Publication: Defector
Topic(s): Sports, Politics, Arts & Culture, Current Affairs, Essays, Commentary, Reported Features
Rate: $600–$1,200+ per article
Deadline: No deadline
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Looking for high-paying freelance writing jobs? Defector is actively accepting pitches from freelance writers covering sports, politics, arts, culture, and other timely topics.

Defector is known for publishing sharp commentary, original reporting, cultural criticism, and deeply-reported feature stories with a distinctive voice.

According to Defector’s freelancer payment policy:

• Longer essays and reported features pay a minimum of $1,200
• Shorter articles pay a minimum of $600

Writers with strong reporting skills, unique perspectives, or compelling cultural analysis are encouraged to pitch.

If you have an original story idea related to sports, politics, society, media, entertainment, or contemporary culture, this could be a strong opportunity to land a well-paying freelance assignment.