Pitches wanted (LGBTQ, Asia/Africa) (worldwide) | ~$370 to $560 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OPENLY 

Sadiya Ansari, Commissioning Editor (Africa and Asia) for Openly, is looking for pitches:

Call for pitches! I’ve recently started an exciting new role with Thomson Reuters Foundation as a commissioning editor (Africa and Asia) for Openly, which focuses on covering original LGBTQ+ stories from around the world.

Openly is expanding its Africa and Asia coverage and I'm looking to work with local freelancers in the following countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lebanon, Tunisia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

We’re looking for news features, news-hooked explainers + op-eds. While we often feature stories like the impact of Turkey’s housing crisis on LGBTQ+ sex workers, or following the impact of Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law, we also love stories about bright spots and quirky local trends.

Examples of the kinds of stories we are looking for + word count guidance here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJQj-9nA2zyYstMoPPSeZuywILHdLdezcY_YxgQ1k8M/edit?usp=sharing

And please reach out with questions + pitches: sadiya.ansari@thomsonreuters.com

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Openly pays £300 to £450 per article. 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: sadiya.ansari@thomsonreuters.com
• Website: https://www.openlynews.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Openly is a global digital platform delivering fair, accurate and impartial LGBT+ news. An initiative by Thomson Reuters Foundation, Openly also aggregates select LGBT+ news and authoritative reports from around the world. It believes that news has a key role to play in advancing human rights and in fostering fairer, more prosperous societies. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent stories/articles 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 paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

* * * * * * * * * *

LOOKING FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES? Find additional jobs on Extra. Check out the upcoming deadlines on our PLUS+ Calendar. Filter the listings by category (worldwide opportunities, high-paying leads, paying publications, and non-pitching jobs). Use the search form on the homepage to find opportunities relevant to your interests.

WANT OUR DIGEST delivered to your inbox on a daily basis? Go to your email settings and make sure the notifications for Write Jobs PLUS+ are turned on. Want more tips? Read the welcome notes here.