Pitches wanted (games, entertainment) (WORLDWIDE) | $300 to $1,000+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: IGN

We take freelances pitches on the regular. You can find our full info sheet, including rates and how to reach out, here: https://corp.ign.com/freelance-opportunities-and-guidelines

IGN’s mission is to be the world leader in games and entertainment. Our focus is on news and critical content, fan culture, and in-depth game help targeted at enthusiasts and delivered via all major content channels and formats.

We have regular freelance opportunities available across our departments depending on your expertise and our editors’ specific needs at any given time. These needs are often focused on upcoming releases and other topical subjects, so it’s always a good idea to keep up with the latest games, movies, and TV shows as well as the conversations around them if you’re looking to pitch us.

We have a base rate of $300, that can go up depending on complexity up to $1,000+.

We’ve set up a formstack for pitch submissions that will reach the right editor for what vertical you’re pitching for. We’ve set it up so that you’re free to attach or link any writing samples you wish, or any other materials you’d like to send over in addition to that, too.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform
• Website: https://ign.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: IGN’s mission is to be the world leader in games and entertainment. Its focus is on news and critical content, fan culture, and in-depth game help targeted at enthusiasts.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: News, Reviews, Movies, Television, Guides
• 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 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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