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Pitches wanted (technology, second life) | ~$1 per word

Added 2025-03-16 02:58:54 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE VERGE

Deadline: 16 March 2025

Maria Galperina, Senior Tech Editor at The Verge, is looking for pitches:

Project code name: “THE MODIFIERS” / “SECOND LIFE”

Pitch deadline: Sunday 3/16 EOD. First draft deadline: Monday 3/24 EOD.

What’s old is new again… but different. The Verge is putting together a special series about small businesses and creators who reinvent and repurpose existing objects and technologies into something new. More accessible. More entertaining. Beautiful. Strange. At an odd location. Made from extraordinary materials. Used for an entirely new purpose. We want to see how their work pays homage to history and the unique twist that makes it relevant today.

In general, we want to see complimentary narratives of technological craftsmanship – from laser cutting to coding – whether as a trend piece featuring multiple creations or a single-subject feature (if the work is compelling enough to stand on its own). Please note these should have a technology focus.

Here are some examples of what we’re looking for in terms of scope and tone (though not necessarily subject matter):

The stories will be part of a series similar to our Making It Work series. You can see it here and here.

These pieces should be reported. We'll want you to speak with your subjects and ideally other key voices in the space.

The rate is a flat project fee of $800, but will work out to roughly $1/word, aiming for 800 words. If you want to write something more complex, let me know in your email.

Pitch deadline is Sunday, 3/16 by EOD, and the deadline to file will be Monday 3/24. Email your pitch and a few of your clips to Marina Galperina (marina.galperina@voxmedia.com). Put “Modifiers Pitch” in the subject line.

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

Questions/submissions: marina.galperina@voxmedia.com
Website: https://www.theverge.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

Learn more about the publication: The Verge is a technology news website that publishes news, feature stories, product reviews, and podcasts. It covers the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture, exploring how these domains shape contemporary life. The platform aims to offer in-depth reporting and analysis on the latest innovations and their societal impacts. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent technology-related 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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