Pitches wanted (important stories around the globe) | up to $1 per word
Added 2023-09-27 16:12:13 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: VOX
Caroline Houck, Senior Deputy Editor of World Politics at Vox, is looking for pitches:
Are you a freelancer who wants to explain something interesting or important happening around the globe? Vox's World section is taking pitches. Peep the pitch guide here: https://www.vox.com/pages/how-to-pitch-vox-pitching-guidelines
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Vox 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: world@vox.com
- Website: https://www.vox.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Vox's journalists shepherd audiences through politics and policy, business and pop culture, food, science, and everything else that matters. Vox is a pioneer in explanatory journalism, helping readers understand the news and the world around them. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent World Politics articles/stories on its website.
- 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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