Pitches wanted (social impact, climate, sustainability, etc.) | ~44+ cents per word
Added 2024-05-05 03:01:34 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: FAST COMPANY
Aimee Rawlins, Senior Impact Editor at Fast Company, is looking for pitches:
I am looking for pitches for Fast Company’s Impact section, which covers climate, sustainability, housing, transit, urban development, etc. (Take a look at the site to get a sense of recent articles.) Ideally looking for stories in the 600-800 word range that have a news tie-in. (Day-two/three analysis on news stories, a fresh angle to a story that's trending, etc.) Your pitch should include a proposed hed and dek and a brief description of the scope of the article. Please make sure to include the central thesis of the piece, as well as answering the “why now” question. You can also include a brief explanation of your prior experience and any relevant links.
Rates depend on the length/scope/sourcing required for the piece but start at $350. Please email arawlins@fastcompany.com with ""PITCH: {story subject/title}"" in the subject line and include 2-3 relevant links. Open to writers from and location, international included, with a range of experience, although I'm unlikely to commission pieces from writers with no previous experience and no clips. Please email arawlins@fastcompany.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: arawlins@fastcompany.com
Website: https://www.fastcompany.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Fast Company is a media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, creativity, and design. Written for and about the most progressive business leaders, Fast Company inspires readers to think expansively, lead with purpose, embrace change, and shape the future of business. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent Impact stories/articles on its website.
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 paragraph 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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