Pitches wanted (technology, Asia/Africa) | 50+ cents per word
Added 2025-04-25 22:32:44 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REST OF WORLD
Mehboob Jeelani, Editor at Rest of World, is looking for pitches:
Rest of World is looking for experienced freelance journalists to send their pitches to mehboob@restofworld.org for Asia and indranil@restofworld.org for the Middle East and Africa. Please go through Rest of World's pitch guidelines before reaching out to us: https://restofworld.org/about/how-to-pitch-rest-of-world/
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Rest of World pays at least 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 (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: mehboob@restofworld.org (Asia) or indranil@restofworld.org (Middle East and Africa)
Website: https://restofworld.org/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Rest of World is a nonprofit digital publication that explores how technology shapes societies outside of the Western world. It features stories on topics such as innovation, policy, and cultural shifts, highlighting diverse perspectives from across the globe. The platform aims to provide in-depth reporting and nuanced analysis to broaden the understanding of technology’s global impact. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Asia, Africa
Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
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 paragraph 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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