Pitches wanted (health, science, medicine) | ~$300+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SLATE

Shannon Palus, Features Editor at Slate, is looking for pitches:

I am looking for first person essays by scientists and doctors that are relevant to the news to run in Slate. Pitches and submissions: shannon.palus@slate.com

A couple examples of things I ran last week that fit the bill:

• If Trump Ends Foreign HIV Aid, Millions Will Suffer—Including Americans: https://slate.com/technology/2025/01/trump-pepfar-hiv-bush-health-lifespan.html

• I’ve Worked in Pediatric Emergency Departments for 35 Years. Let Me Give You a Peek at Life Without Vaccine Mandates: https://slate.com/technology/2025/01/vaccine-mandates-infants-emergency-department-rfk-jr-confirmation.html

Tell me about something you have experienced—or are experiencing—that gives me a window into how things are going, and where they are headed.

This call for essays stays good for a while!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Slate pays $300+ 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: shannon.palus@slate.com

• Website: https://slate.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Slate is an online magazine that provides coverage of news, politics, culture, technology, and current events. It features articles, opinion pieces, and podcasts, offering analysis and commentary on contemporary issues. The publication focuses on delivering diverse perspectives on topics shaping modern society. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Health, Science

• 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 Database 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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