Pitches wanted (gun violence) | 65 cents to $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUARDIAN

We're looking for pitches for the Guardian US's "Guns & Lies in America" series. We cover all forms of gun violence, from mass shootings to daily incidents, and always highlight the people who are most impacted by shootings. The story should focus on the States but there's always flexibility depending on the story.

We publish a range of story types and formats, from news features to enterprise stories, investigative reporting, Q&As, comment pieces, first-person accounts, photo essays, data visualizations, and audio and video stories. We’re also interested in projects with a community engagement component, which amplify the experiences of gun violence interrupters and survivors.

Location: Primarily California, but we have a little wiggle room depending on the story.

Send us your pitch through the form here.

NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay 65¢ to $1 a word based on the reporting and research load. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform
• Website: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/guns-and-lies

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Guardian US covers news for an online, global audience. It aims to give people the facts, reveal new information and challenge the powerful. Guns & Lies is the Guardian's series that investigates the programs that have successfully contributed to preventing gun violence and the people who work to address the trauma that comes with shootings. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent gun violence-related articles/stories on its website.
• 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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