Pitches wanted (new discoveries) | ~68+ cents per word
Added 2025-05-27 16:58:49 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW SCIENTIST
Jacob Aron, News Editor at New Scientist, is looking for pitches:
Would you like to write for New Scientist? We always work with freelancers, but occasionally I put out a call like this for new writers. I'm looking for 300-700 word news stories about new discoveries. Don't pitch us press releases or the big journals, we have those covered. Pay starts at 51p/word.
Please do look at www.newscientist.com/section/news/ to see the kind of thing we cover and whether your pitch would be a good fit. Generally, I'm not looking for trends pieces, opinions or profiles. Your idea must pass the "pub test" - if you told a friend in the pub, would they be interested?
Contact me: jacob.aron@newscientist.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: jacob.aron@newscientist.com
Website: https://www.newscientist.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine that publishes news, features, and commentary on topics ranging from space and physics to health, environment, and artificial intelligence. Its content includes in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and accessible explanations of complex scientific developments, catering to both professionals and general readers. The publication seeks to inform and inspire by exploring how science shapes our understanding of the world and our place within it. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
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 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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