Pitches wanted (Pittsburgh) | $300 for first-person essays
Added 2025-08-01 04:28:30 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PUBLIC SOURCE
Seeking work in entertainment PR, Maia headed from Carlow U to for LA. Here's what brought her back - and how she found "the brighter side of Pittsburgh" as a Black professional: https://www.publicsource.org/maia-williams-reflects-on-career-moves-as-black-professional/
We at Public Source publish first-person essays—like Maia's —that shed light on our civic fabric on Fridays. See lots more here: https://www.publicsource.org/category/first-person/
And if you're inclined to write your Pittsburgh story ... here's an easy pitch form to send us your idea: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_6phLT7xgc29OVDfcBgpDjRTFtk4iqgoaUOhzhMffr_Ja8Q/viewform
Note that we focus tightly on Pittsburgh, and by and large Pittsburgh-area writers populate our pages, so far-flung takes on global topics are usually not a good fit.
--------------------
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.publicsource.org
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to producing in-depth journalism and community-driven storytelling. It covers topics such as local government, economy, housing, environment, education, health, and community issues, aiming to provide transparency and accountability in its reporting. PublicSource strives to empower residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the information needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: First Person/Personal Essays
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
--------------------
LOOKING FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES? Find additional jobs on Extra. Check out the upcoming deadlines on our PLUS+ Calendar. Filter the listings by category (worldwide opportunities, high-paying leads, paying publications, and non-pitching jobs). Use the search form on the homepage to find opportunities relevant to your interests.
WANT OUR DIGEST delivered to your inbox? Go to your email settings and make sure the notifications for Write Jobs PLUS+ are turned on. Want more tips? Read the welcome notes here.
