Pitches wanted (Covid-19, gun violence) | $1 to $2 per word for articles

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE BLACKLIGHT

Damaso Reyes, Investigative Editor at Amsterdam News, is looking for pitches:

We want to work with you at The Blacklight: http://amsterdamnews.com/work-with-us/. Currently we are accepting pitches for stories about the impact of COVID-19 as well as gun violence on Black and brown communities, especially in NYC.

In your pitch please answer the following questions:

• What is the story about?
• Who is being impacted?
• Are there solutions to the challenges that you are writing about?
• Has anyone else covered this story?
• If so, what makes your story different or deeper?

HERE ARE OUR PAY RATES:

Fact Checks

• $250+
• 500-1000 words
• 1-2 interviews
• 1-2 days of research

Medium length Articles

• $1 a word
• 800-1500 words
• 2-4 interviews
• Research 2-5 days

Long form Articles

• $2 a word or flat commission fee
• 1500+words
• 4+ interviews
• 5+ days of research

Send story ideas to blacklight@amsterdamnews.com along with a brief introduction as well as your CV and some clips.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Submissions: blacklight@amsterdamnews.com
• Website: https://amsterdamnews.com/blacklight/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Blacklight is the Amsterdam News’ investigative unit. It is dedicated to exposing wrongdoing and uncovering the truth wherever it may be, with focus on stories that impact communities of color in the New York region and beyond. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Fact Checks, All Articles
• 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.

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