Pitches wanted (political issues) | $275 CAD per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE MAPLE

The Maple welcomes pitches for long-form news stories and explainer pieces that shed new light on the top political issues of the day.

We are interested in original stories that dig deep beneath power-serving narratives and enrich public understanding of key political issues. Our reporting is fiercely critical and relentlessly factual. We cover stories that other publications do not.

The Maple pays $275 CAD for news stories that are typically 1,500 words in length. When work is assigned and rejected without request for revision, we pay 50 per cent of the agreed upon fee.

What we’re looking for: A good pitch will include a 100-200 word summary of:

• What your story will cover and its relevance to a timely political issue.

• Which of our main coverage areas that your topic fits under.

• Some examples of sources you expect to use.

• Why you are the right person to cover the story.

• An estimation of how long it will take to finish, and any support you might need.

• Please also include information about your journalistic experience, and links to up to three examples of your previous work. If you are a journalism student or are new to the profession, please briefly describe what sparked your interest in the story you wish to cover.

Send pitches to Submissions [at] readthemaple.com.

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

• Questions/submissions: submissions@readthemaple.com

• Website: https://www.readthemaple.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Maple is a reader-funded publication focused on working-class and progressive perspectives across Canada. It publishes daily news, opinion pieces, and investigative reporting on topics like labor rights, housing, political economy, and social justice. The publication prioritizes stories that challenge mainstream narratives and aims to amplify marginalized voices through community-driven journalism. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent news articles 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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