Pitches wanted (human interest) | £150 per article
Added 2025-02-27 02:49:03 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: REAL LIFE
Edd Dracott, Head of Social Media and Real Life at PA Media, is looking for journalists:
Calling all freelance journalists!
What makes a good human interest exclusive? If you know the answer to that question, we’re expanding our pool of freelancers for PA’s Real Life service and we can pay you to write features for the UK and Ireland’s national news agency.
We’re looking for compelling stories which spark conversation, about regular people who have experienced something unique, extraordinary or of a public interest. Topics can include crime, health, money, travel, relationships or something totally left field - the key is the story must be exclusive
If you’re interested, please send an email with your story pitches and some examples of your written work to Edward.dracott@pa.media
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay £150 per article. 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: edward.dracott@pa.media
Website: https://pa.media/real-life/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: PA Media's Real Life section features exclusive human interest stories that captivate audiences with inspiring, unusual, or moving narratives. These stories are available through various formats, including API access, downloads, or subscription services. The Real Life team focuses on sourcing and sharing compelling accounts of ordinary people experiencing extraordinary events.
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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