Pitches wanted (arts and culture, social justice, gender, etc.) | 30 to 50 cents per word
Added 2024-09-05 17:14:52 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRUCHA
Want to be a writer but you got no experience? Pitch to us! We take new writers and seasoned pros, all you go to do is follow our pitch guidelines!
WHAT KIND OF CONTENT DO YOU PUBLISH?
Immigration, reproductive justice, LGBTQ issues, climate justice, regional arts and culture, racial justice, and more. Take a look at our most recent articles.
WHAT DO YOU PAY YOUR WRITERS?
We pay our community journalists according to the type of article submitted:
Longform Feature
An in-depth investigative piece and/or a well-researched article digging into social justice topics: LGBTQIA+, environmental, reproductive justice, immigration, health, education and regional history/culture.
Word count: 800-1,200 words
Rate: $0.50 per word
Op-Ed/Commentary
Well-researched articles on specific social issues that carry strong opinions yet align with our mission.
Word count: 600-800 words
Rate: $0.40 per word
Q&A Features/Interview Highlights
In-depth interviews/highlights on specific community groups, members, artists, and/or organizations of the Rio Grande Valley. Explores the intersectionality of social justice, arts, and culture.
Word count: 600-800 words
Rate: $0.40 per word
Instagram Articles
Small pop culture stories/current happenings that affect the RGV. These articles may also include topics on community art/culture events, short community highlights, and voting. All of these stories will live on our Instagram.
Word count: 250-300 words
Rate: $.30 per word
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3Lx5akm
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: pitches@truchargv.com
Website: https://truchargv.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Trucha is a grassroots multimedia platform founded by Josue Ramirez and Omar A. Casas Jr., with the goal of uplifting the stories, culture, and social movements of migrant and queer communities in the Rio Grande Valley. The platform focuses on highlighting underrepresented voices and experiences through various forms of creative media, providing a space for these communities to share their narratives and challenges. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Arts and Culture, Social Justice
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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