Pitches wanted (community development, social media, public space, etc.) | $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW_ PUBLIC

Josh Kramer, Head of Editorial at New_ Public, is looking for pitches:

Want to write for our newsletter? We’re looking for great pitches and better writers. Have something to say about community stewardship, local online groups, alternative social media, civic health and clubs, or the intersection of journalism and social media?

WRITE FOR US

We typically pay $500 for a complete newsletter draft. Please email hello(at)newpublic(dot)org with “Writing for the newsletter” in the subject line, and up to three links to relevant samples of your writing. Tell me about yourself and name some topics you might be interested in writing about. (Hint: look through our extensive archive!)

Not a great fit for us: Tech reviews, personal essays, investigative reporting, marketing

Up our alley: community stewardship, local online groups, decentralized/alternative social media, civic health and clubs, and where journalism and social media intersect

I’m also happy to assign a topic if we want to work together. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: hello@newpublic.org

• Website: https://newpublic.substack.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: NewPublic is a weekly Substack newsletter that publishes essays, reporting, and interviews focused on urban policy, public space, and civic design. It covers topics such as city planning, community development, and public infrastructure through thoughtful analysis and on-the-ground perspectives. The publication encourages informed civic engagement by shedding light on the policies and physical environments that shape everyday urban life. 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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