Pitches/submissions wanted (stories that celebrate Black journalists) | $1,000+ per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NARRATIVELY

Deadline: 27 January 2023

THE BLACK NEWSROOM

Through wartime and peace, boom and bust, through every major event that shakes our world, television journalists are among the most influential people who shape how we view that world. And throughout the medium’s history, most of those people have been white. But not all of them. We’re looking for inspiring and dramatic stories that celebrate Black broadcast journalists who have broken down barriers and blazed their own trails, and we’re not shying away from the ugliness they confronted along the way, or continue to face today.

Whether at major networks; tiny, unexpected affiliates; or social media startups, we’re seeking articles that put the spotlight on Black journalists — anchors on screen or people behind the scenes — with fascinating stories to share. These stories can be first-person essays or reported articles; stories that are still unfolding today or retrospectives, though we are most interested in stories set in the 1980s or later.

The most important thing is that they profile a person or group of people doing something truly unexpected, and that they are filled with cinematic drama, tension and excitement, making the story feel like a Black-centric version of THE NEWSROOM or THE MORNING SHOW.

Pitches Due: Friday, January 27. For more details on what we like to see in a story, please review our guidelines here and pitch your story over at Submittable.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay at least $1,000 per piece. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via Submittable
• Website: https://narratively.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Narratively is a media platform and production company that celebrates the diversity of humanity through authentic storytelling. Its network of talented journalists and storytellers come to Narratively with the passion projects they care about most—having combed the world’s big cities and hidden corners for the characters and narratives that mainstream media aren’t finding. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent stories 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 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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