Pitches wanted (environment, science, summer heat) | ~$1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Sarah Gibbens, Editor at National Geographic, is looking for pitches: 

I want to clarify that I'm still accepting pitches. My email is sarah.gibbens@natgeo.com, and I'm happy to answer any questions there as well.

Generally, I'm always on the lookout for smart, timely science stories. Ideally, a story has a surprising takeaway or tangible impact on readers and makes complex topics feel accessible. At this particular moment, I'm keeping an eye out for interesting takes on summer heat

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that National Geographic pays $1 per word. 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):

• Submissions: sarah.gibbens@natgeo.com

• Website: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: National Geographic is a multimedia destination for stories in science, exploration and adventure. Its core purpose is to use the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent environment-related articles/stories on its website.

• 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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