Pitches wanted (science) | 20 to 45 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: ARS TECHNICA

John Timmer, Senior Science Editor at Ars Technica, is looking for pitches:

If there are freelancers there that are looking to get started with science journalism, I’d love to see them pitch me or just get in touch to talk about what might make good pitches for us. We’ve got a long history of working with new writers at Ars.

Rates vary based on article length, difficulty, etc., so can’t give a single rate. I handle everything from short news stories to 3000+ word features, so range covers about $1000. What I’ve got available in a given month also varies based on what else I’ve committed to. Total budget varies from year to year.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Ars Technica pays 20-45 cents 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: jtimmer@arstechnica.com
• Website: https://arstechnica.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Ars Technica’s mission is to provide insights into what’s at stake in technology today, through an understanding of all the facets that surround and contribute to it. It is a trusted source for technology news, tech policy analysis, breakdowns of the latest scientific advancements, gadget reviews, software, hardware, and nearly everything else found in between layers of silicon. More information here.
• Browse through a selection of recent science stories/articles on its website.
• Review the freelance writing guidelines here. Note that these guidelines could be outdated and are only referenced to help you refine your pitch.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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