Pitches wanted (health, medicine, scientific discovery) | $1+ per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: STAT

We’re looking for ideas that check the boxes of a great STAT story: smart, compelling, original reporting that takes readers inside the world of health, medicine, and scientific discovery. That can translate to all sorts of stories: pieces that bring readers inside research labs, hospitals, and biotech companies; that scrutinize new findings or industry business strategies; that chronicle patient experiences or shed light on disparities; or that dive deep into ideas or individuals that are changing the way we think about science and medicine. 

We’re especially interested in features, trend stories, and in-depth analysis that would be of interest to readers of STAT+, our premium subscription service focused squarely on the news and analysis of the industries we cover, including pharma, biotech, health tech, and hospitals, as well as regulatory and legislative policy relevant to those industries. 

We generally pay $1 per word. We might pay more for a story in certain circumstances, such as if a piece requires an unusually extensive amount of reporting. 

Top pitch, check out our guidelines here.

--------------------

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Questions/submissions: See the email addresses listed in the pitch guidelines

• Website: https://www.statnews.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: STAT delivers trusted and authoritative journalism about health, medicine, and the life sciences. Its journalists go deep in tough-minded coverage of the business of making medicines, health tech, science, and public health. STAT also gives insights and exclusive stories on the technologies, personalities, power brokers, and political forces driving massive changes in the life science industry — and a revolution in human health. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Health, Biotech, Pharma, Public Health, Health Tech, Policy, Science

• 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 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.

--------------------

LOOKING FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES? Find additional jobs on Extra. Check out the upcoming deadlines on our PLUS+ Calendar. Filter the listings by category (worldwide opportunities, high-paying leads, paying publications, and non-pitching jobs). Use the search form on the homepage to find opportunities relevant to your interests.

WANT OUR DIGEST delivered to your inbox on a daily basis? Go to your email settings and make sure the notifications for Write Jobs PLUS+ are turned on. Want more tips? Read the welcome notes here.