Pitches wanted (transportation) | 50+ cents per word
Added 2022-10-18 21:55:39 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE VERGE
Andrew J. Hawkins, Transportation Editor at Verge, is looking for pitches:
Please send me any pitches you may have. I’m always looking for writers. Rates are negotiable and could increase based on factors such as inclusion of original photography or research requirements.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay 50+ cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor / employer prior to commencing work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Submissions: DM Andrew J. Hawkins on Twitter
- Website: https://www.theverge.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Verge covers the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. It is an ambitious multimedia effort to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent transportation-related articles/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 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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