Pitches wanted (sports, identity, internet) | $400+ per article
Added 2022-11-17 14:13:05 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE STRIKER/THE DAILY DOT
Phil West, Managing Editor of The Striker, is looking for pitches:
Hi, freelance sports writers! I am looking for pitches where sports, identity and the internet intersect for The Daily Dot and soccer ones like that for the Dot + The Striker. DMs open for as long as this blighted bird app stays alive, so pitch me. Past ones: https://www.dailydot.com/presser/
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $400+ per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Questions / submissions: DM Phil West on Twitter
- Website: https://www.dailydot.com/, https://www.thestriker.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: A part of the ESPN+ Black History Always Collection, Presser is The Daily Dot's dedicated section that dissects internet culture and features minority figures shaping society, from creators to activists to amateurs to pros, untangling game-changing new issues and solutions. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent Presser stories 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.
