Pitches wanted from student journalists (issues that impacted students) | $300 per article
Added 2023-10-24 15:39:04 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: STUDENT NATION
Rainesford Stauffer is looking for pitches for Student Nation:
I am taking pitches for a paid writing/reporting opportunity for high school and college journalists! Pay is $300 for pieces published. U.S. only for this one. Pitch can just be a few lines about how you think the given issue impacted students in 2023 (For ex., attacks on LGBTQ+ students' rights, climate crisis, etc.) + a little about yourself. For StudentNation, fee is $300. Happy to help brainstorm!
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Questions/submissions: rainesford.alexandra@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.thenation.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Nation speaks truth to power to build a more just society. Its deep investigative reporting launches congressional hearings, forces policy change, and shapes news cycles. By providing a deeper understanding of the world as it is—and as it could be—The Nation drives bold ideas into the conversation and ignites debates beyond its pages. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
- 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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