Pitches wanted (LGBTQ issues) (worldwide) | ~$370 to $560 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OPENLY 

Lucy Middleton (Deputy Editor) and Hugo Greenhalgh (LGBTQ+ Editor) is looking for pitches for Openly:

Calling freelancers: Openly needs you! We're looking for journalists based in the Americas who can deliver impactful and timely stories on LGBTQ+ issues within their country. We publish features/analysis pieces, all paid and ≈900 words. Our site: https://www.openlynews.com/

Please send pitches and any questions to me and Hugo Greenhalgh here:

• lucy.middleton@thomsonreuters.com
• hugo.greenhalgh@thomsonreuters.com

It would be really helpful if pitches can include examples of past writing or a portfolio. We are also ALWAYS open to pitches from anywhere in the world so if you have great idea for an LGBTQ+ feature in your country, we want to hear it too!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay £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):

• Submissions: lucy.middleton@thomsonreuters.com and/or hugo.greenhalgh@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.
• 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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