Pitches wanted (Africa) | 40+ cents per word
Added 2024-03-24 12:27:11 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: AFROVIBES
Deadline: 25 March 2024
For those who are unaware, AfroVibes was recently awarded a grant and we are currently accepting (5) story pitches for 2024!
We’re seeking African-focused feature stories particularly about musicians, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
We aim to tell in-depth stories about Africans challenging historical narratives.
These stories provide our readers with a comprehensive understanding of what Africa has to offer.
The rate for these (5) pitches increases depending on the scope of work and intensity of reporting. These pieces start at .40/word.
Journalists with ideas, submit to: info@afrovibes.com. Deadline: Monday, March 25th.
Journalists living in Africa will be prioritized.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: info@afrovibes.com
Website: https://www.afrovibes.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: By highlighting African entertainers and business leaders, AfroVibes aims to encourage positive discussions about Africa to ultimately influence more investments for the continent. It is focused on celebrating culture, connecting the African diaspora, and spotlighting African artists, celebrities, businesses, events, and more. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Entertainment, Business, Features, News
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.
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