Pitches wanted (science) | up to $1,450+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW SCIENTIST

Joshua Howgego, Deputy Head of Features at New Scientist, is looking for pitches:

I have been off on a sabbatical for two months. But I'm back – and I have some personal news. I'm taking on the role of deputy head of features at New Scientist. It means I’ll be working with Daniel Cossins and Helen Thomson to help run the section. I’m very excited to be back and get stuck in! Also: send me your science feature pitches.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay from £1,200 for a routine feature. 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: joshua.howgego@newscientist.com
• Website: https://www.newscientist.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. Its website, app and print editions cover international news from a scientific standpoint, and ask the biggest-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. New Scientist is based in London, UK, with offices in the US and Australia. More information here.
• Browse through a selection of recent feature articles/stories on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here and 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 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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