Pitches wanted (stories with Hopkins angle/link) | ~$1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: JOHN HOPKINS MAGAZINE

Deadlines: 14 December 2023 (Spring), 31 January 2024 (Summer)

Greg Rienzi, Senior Editor for John Hopkins Magazine, is looking for pitches:

Pitch me compelling stories about JHU alumni, faculty, students or a timely topic we can weave in Hopkins expertise. Narratives wanted!

Email: gjr@jhu.edu,

Deadline: Spring issue next two weeks, summer issue end of next month.

Rates: Rates industry standard, vary from short item to feature.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that John Hopkins Magazine pay $1 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: gjr@jhu.edu
• Website: https://hub.jhu.edu/magazine/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Published for the graduates, faculty, and friends of John Hopkins University, John Hopkins Magazine aims to give readers intellectual nourishment. It features profiles about alumni doing fascinating things, books written by Hopkins authors, as well as thought-provoking and sometimes controversial articles on topics ranging from particle physics to student unrest. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Health, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Politics and Society, University News, Student Life, Athletics
• 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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