Pitches wanted (AI) | ~20+ cents per word
Added 2025-08-22 19:49:07 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRANSFORMER
Jasper Jackson, Managing Editor at Transformer, is looking for pitches:
Hello, reporters, writers and commentators covering AI. I'm commissioning pieces for Transformer and I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send (brief) pitches to jasper@transformernews.ai. And if you're covering the beat and want to chat through what we're interested in, drop me a line!
The key driving principle is what's on our about page: That AI is a very big deal, that we need to regulate it, and that we need more scrutiny on the powers at play. We'll be updating that soon but the central thrust will be the same. No other philosophies affect our commissioning.
Very happy to receive pitches from a range of philosophical or critical standpoints!
We don't have a set rate as I think fees should depend on how much work is involved (a heavily reported feature is likely to be more work than a snap analysis, for instance), but we want to be broadly in line with other quality publications.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Transformer pays 20+ 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 (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: jasper@transformernews.ai
Website: https://www.transformernews.ai
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Transformer is a Substack newsletter that publishes weekly briefings on artificial intelligence and AI policy. It covers developments in regulation, safety, and geopolitical impact through concise analysis and reporting aimed at policymakers and industry professionals. The publication helps readers stay informed on AI governance by delivering curated insights and navigating the fast-moving policy landscape. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
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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