Pitches wanted (African film/TV, fashion, entertainment) | $100+ per article
Added 2023-10-23 15:48:37 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: STATEMENT
Chisom Peter Job, Managing Editor at Statement, is looking for pitches:
A monthly reminder that we're always accepting pitches from writers on African TV/film, music, arts, and fashion. You can look at our pitch guide here for more help on how to reach out to us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH8YsHIt1vVnlWRTAoUuRl7GcRRChPogmssJPmIvFO4/edit
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $100+ per piece. 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: chisom@statementafrica.com
- Website: https://statementafrica.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: STATEMENT is a media and insights company focused on editorial coverage of the African entertainment industry, in addition to a creator studio vertical whose mission is to increase the visibility of African and diaspora creators. Its production arm aims to build a pipeline for female filmmakers. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into Film, TV, Music, Fashion, Books
- Review the submission guidelines here.
- 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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