Pitches wanted (finance, economics) | ~20+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE ECONOMIST

Hal Hodson, Americas Editor at The Economist, is looking for pitches:

After 10 years as a scince/tech writer, I'm taking on a new challenge as The Economist's Americas editor, running our Latin America & Canada coverage. The potential for this kind of cross-pollination is one of my favourite things about the paper. Can't wait to get going.

If you are a freelancer with ideas for the Americas section (https://economist.com/the-americas) please get in touch (sci/tech writers included): halhodson at economist dot com.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Economist pays at least 20 cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: halhodson@economist.com
• Website: https://www.economist.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Economist Group is a staunchly independent global media and information-services company with intelligent brands for an international audience. The newspaper aims to help readers grasp the great drivers of change, from technology to geopolitics, finance and economics. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent Americas articles/stories on its website.
• 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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