Pitches wanted (DC) | $200 to $1,000+ per article
Added 2025-01-21 19:23:14 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE 51ST
Colleen Grablick, Co-Founder of The 51st, is looking for pitches:
Attention DC freelancers: The 51st has a newly minted freelancer FAQ page: https://51st.news/freelance-faq/
This can answer your questions about what to pitch, how to pitch, and how much we pay. We're really excited to grow our team of writers this year. Feel free to reach out with questions.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: pitches@51st.news
Website: https://51st.news
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: The 51st is a worker-led nonprofit local news source for Washington, D.C. It focuses on stories that hold leaders accountable, clarify city and civic processes, and celebrate the unique aspects of D.C. life. The platform aims to make residents' lives better through equitable and just reporting. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
Review the submission guidelines here.
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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