Audio pitches wanted (science) | $500 for 5/10-minute piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Tulika Bose, Senior Multimedia Editor, is looking for audio pitches:

Still commissioning for Science, Quickly! But before that, here’s what I look for in a great audio pitch for Scientific American.

1. Is the pitch novel or surprising? Why should we care about it?

2. Does the pitch have impact? Are people / communities / the environment being affected? Or, is this a breakthrough discovery?

3. Are you planning on using audio elements to really get the piece to shine? How? If applicable — do you have scenes in mind?

4. How do you plan on leading us into the piece?

5. Do you have interviews you’re really excited about?

6. How are you planning on telling this story? Q+A? Feature?

We’ve greenlit some fantastic pieces I’m really thrilled about — ranging from the impacts of the newest MDMA research, to the science of queer animals, to gaming + AI. My DMs are open!

Lastly — if you’re new to pods, that’s ok! I’ve worked with some fantastic print reporters who are now stellar pod hosts.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Questions/submissions: DM Tulika on Twitter
• Website: https://www.scientificamerican.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent podcasts on its website.
• 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.
• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook 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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