Pitches wanted (Pittsburgh) | $250 to $750 per article
Added 2024-08-29 14:39:22 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER
If you’re thinking about pitching us a story, you definitely should! Feel free to hit up our editorial team: Colin Williams, Amanda Waltz, and Ali Trachta.
1. They don’t call us “alt” for nothing. We like unexpected stories, unique angles, and colorful characters.
2. Get to know City Paper: We’re a progressive, thoughtful, sometimes weird, sometimes witty, free-thinking publication that showcases well-crafted, lively prose.
3. Make sure you’re pitching something new, or at least pushing a story forward, and/or coming at it from a unique perspective.
More information and pitch guidelines here: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/iPittsburghCityPaperiPitchGuidelines/Page
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: colin@pghcitypaper.com (news), awaltz@pghcitypaper.com (arts and entertainment), ali@pghcitypaper.com (features, etc.)
Website: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Pittsburgh City Paper is an alternative weekly newspaper that covers news, culture, and events in the Pittsburgh area. The publication features local news stories, investigative journalism, arts and entertainment reviews, and opinion pieces. It also provides coverage of music, food, and community events, offering readers a comprehensive look at life in Pittsburgh. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: News, Food and Drink, Arts and Entertainment
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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