Mediabistro

Mediabistro is a job board built around media, creative, marketing, and content work. It has been around since 1999 and now lists jobs across writing, journalism, publishing, copywriting, social media, design, marketing, advertising, and other creative fields.

For someone looking to earn online, the freelance writing section is the most useful place to start. It includes remote writing jobs across editorial work, content marketing, journalism, copywriting, publishing, and brand teams.

You do not get paid by Mediabistro for completing tasks. Instead, the site helps you find employers looking for writers and other media professionals. You apply for the job, complete the work after being hired, and receive payment from the employer.

The site also covers more than freelance writing. You can find remote roles for copywriters, editors, social media managers, technical writers, content creators, photographers, marketers, and other creative workers.

Pay depends on the job and employer. Mediabistro’s own 2026 guide lists typical freelance writing ranges from $0.10 to $1 per word for content writing, $0.15 to $0.75 for SEO writing, and $0.25 to $2 or more for copywriting. These are market ranges, not guaranteed rates on the platform.

The site is more useful for people who already have some writing or creative skills. Beginners can still find entry-level roles, but many listings ask for past work, industry knowledge, or related experience.

Mediabistro also offers paid membership with courses, freelancer tools, profiles, and other career resources. Membership currently costs $119.88 per year, but you do not need membership simply to browse the job listings.