Pitches wanted (West Coast) | up to $1 per word
Added 2023-10-17 16:06:48 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUARDIAN
Justin Madden, West Coast Deputy News Editor of The Guardian, is looking for pitches:
I would love to commission pieces from California to Texas on a variety of topics, including features that capture joy. Send pitches to Justin.Madden@theguardian.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Guardian pays up to $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: justin.madden@theguardian.com
- Website: https://www.theguardian.com/us
TTO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Guardian US covers news for an online, global audience. It aims to give people the facts, reveal new information and challenge the powerful. More information here.
- 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.
- Read through a selection of recent feature stories on its website.
- 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 paragraph 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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