Pitches wanted (military, defense) | up to $1 per word
Added 2024-08-24 11:29:08 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: POPULAR MECHANICS
Courtney Linder, Deputy Editor for Features at Popular Mechanics, is looking for pitches:
Popular Mechanics is seeking a military/defense freelancer to contribute to our website. After working through a piece or two together, if the relationship seems to be fruitful, this person would ideally become a regular contributor. Stories are typically 800-1,200 words and payment is $800/piece.
We're specifically looking for pitches that touch on some of the following:
Stealth technology
Emerging technology re: submarines, fighters, aircraft carriers, tanks, etc. (think: what's possible, not just what's practical)
Big firsts
Military tech developments coming from U.S. adversaries like Russia, China
Retellings of significant events in military history (the most expensive plane crash in history, the flight test mechanic who accidentally took a ride on the tail of a plane, etc.)
*This is not a complete list, but should give you an idea of the kinds of stories we want to tell
What we're not looking for:
Writethroughs (for the most part); we don't always need reporting, but we always want an original idea and research
Stories focused on strategy (we virtually always let the technology/machine take the lead in our pieces)
Daily news about the wars in the Middle East or Ukraine
Please send writing samples and pitches to me at courtney.linder@hearst.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: courtney.linder@hearst.com
Website: https://www.popularmechanics.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Popular Mechanics is a digital and print magazine that covers a wide range of topics related to science, technology, automotive, home improvement, and DIY projects. It features articles, tutorials, and reviews aimed at both enthusiasts and professionals interested in understanding how things work. The publication also explores advancements in technology, engineering, and innovation, providing readers with insights into the latest trends and developments across various industries. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Military
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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