Paid work for writers, translators and creatives.
Freelance, remote and contract roles, plus grants and fellowships. Every listing is checked against the employer's or organiser's own page and links straight to it.
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Updated 11 Nov 2026- Project Hydra | AI Speech & Translation QC - Chinese (Hong Kong)Freelance
Welo GlobalRemote, Hong Kong
- Writer contracts (Writer's Reward Plan 2026)Contract
GoodNovelRemote, worldwide
- AI Creative (Illustrator)Contract
SupersideRemote, Argentina
- Reporting Fellow, 2027Hybrid
The New York TimesNew York (Technology desk in San Francisco, Washington desk in Washington DC); four days a week in the office
- Social Media Strategist, League of Legends (12 Month Contract)Contract
Riot GamesBerlin, Germany
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Remote, hybrid and freelance roles, by where they're open to applicants.
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View all opportunities- Online News Producer - Part-Time
HearstRemote, United States
- Freelance Pitch Form
ProPublicaRemote, United States
- Technical Author (multiple roles and seniority levels)
CanonicalRemote, worldwide
- Project Hydra | AI Speech & Translation Annotator - Chinese (Hong Kong)
Welo GlobalRemote, Hong Kong
- Freelance English into Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) Investment Banking Translator
TransPerfectRemote, anywhere
- Hungarian Language Lead - Freelance
AcclaroRemote, Hungary
- Audiobook Specialists (Freelance)
ElevenLabsRemote, worldwide
- Project-Based Motion Graphic Designer
DotYetiRemote, Philippines
- Arts & Design Expert
MercorRemote
Grants, fellowships and open calls
Funding, residencies, awards and paid calls for creative work.
- Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship 2027
Morgridge Family Foundation
FellowshipDeadline: 23 Nov 2026
- Norient Forum 2027 residency
Norient
ResidencyDeadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ESRC applicant-led Grow awards
Economic and Social Research Council (UKRI)
GrantRolling
Academic openings
Funded fellowships, schools and research stays in every field.
- Al-Nour Winter School on Fusion Science
ICTP, SESAME, the Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission and the Arab Fusion Energy Initiative
Winter schoolAllan, JordanDeadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships 2027–28
The Newberry Library
Research fellowshipChicago, United StatesDeadline: 20 Nov 2026
- Global Fellowship Program 2027–2028
Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria
Research fellowshipVictoria, CanadaDeadline: 20 Nov 2026
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