Pitches wanted (immigration, NYC) | up to ~50 cents per word
Added 2025-08-27 21:36:06 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DOCUMENTED
Ethar El-Katatney, Editor in Chief of Documented, is looking for pitches:
Documented is open for pitches! As a New York City newsroom dedicated to immigrants and the policies shaping their lives, we’ve been covering an overwhelming year in immigration news - and there’s more than we can possibly cover. So we're welcoming more pitches.
We're looking for:
Stories that show the consequences of the immigration system on our communities
Explainers that connect the dots between policies and lived experiences
Community-centered stories that highlight real impact
Submit your pitches at the link: https://documentedny.com/2024/08/18/write-for-us/
(Please note: we do not accept pre-written drafts.)
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Documented pays up to 50 cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://documentedny.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Documented is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes reporting and commentary on issues impacting immigrant communities in New York City. It covers topics such as immigration policy, labor rights, housing, and public services, providing news and resource-oriented journalism in multiple languages. The publication focuses on community-driven journalism that centers immigrant voices and delivers accessible, actionable information. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Community-Powered Investigations, New York Immigrant Communities, Politics, Labor, Immigration Detention, Housing, Health Care, Immigration Court
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook 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.
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