Pitches wanted (Los Angeles) | $150 to $500+ per article
Added 2023-06-20 19:12:22 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: LOS ANGELES PUBLIC PRESS
Matthew Tinoco, Publisher of Los Angeles Public Press, is looking for pitches:
In LA County this past week: the LA Times laid off 73 people, dot.LA laid off their newsroom, and KPCC/LAist cut 21 positions.
We’re a small publication among some large neighbors. BUT, we do accept freelance pitches. If you were affected by the layoffs, and you have reporting you want to find a home for, reach out to us here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s1RkChhvw4bsfSAbiT6CDkjT2Y7ni4MA/view
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Submissions: Via the webform
- Website: https://lapublicpress.org/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Los Angeles Public Press aims to interrogate systems of power while supporting those trying to build a better Los Angeles. It believes that everyone in L.A. County needs accessible information that helps them understand the complicated web of public agencies and power brokers who wield tremendous authority over their everyday lives. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent 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 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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