Pitches wanted (sports, culture, politics) | $500 to $1,000+ per article
Added 2023-11-25 09:13:34 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DEFECTOR
DefectorMedia is accepting pitches for compelling stories spanning a range of topics, including sports, politics, arts and culture. When you're ready to pitch us your idea, read our pitch guide and send your pitch to pitches@defector.com.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $500 to $1,000 per piece (or more for longer essays and reported pieces. 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: pitches@defector.com
- Website: https://defector.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Defector is a sports blog and media company that publishes sharp, incisive writing about sports and culture. It also features articles about politics and entertainment. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Arts and Culture, Politics, NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, Soccer, Tennis
- Review the submission guidelines here.
- 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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