Pitches wanted (cinema, TV) | ~42 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EMPIRE

Beth Webb, News Editor at Empire Magazine, is looking for pitches:

I'm on the hunt for new writers for Empire's news section. We're looking for exciting, original pitches for First Word. If you’re a journalist, know your Anchorman from your Zatoichi, and want to write for the world’s biggest movie mag, please read our (very thorough) pitching guide and send examples, ideas, questions to the email address provided.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Empire pays 35p a 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: empire@bauermedia.co.uk
• Website: https://www.empireonline.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Empire Magazine features film news, movie reviews, and topical discussions of the biggest talking points in the world of cinema. From genre-centric lists of the greatest films ever made, to the very latest Marvel and DC updates, to comprehensive guides on the most exciting future movies, Empire covers the latest goings-on in Hollywood and beyond. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Movies, TV
• 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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