Pitches wanted (climate change, energy, environmentalism) (worldwide) | ~$135 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: FOOTPRINT MAGAZINE 

We're always looking for your pitches! We’re looking for stories about active, positive change within the sphere of climate change. We're a small non-profit and pay £100 per 800 words.

CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES

Footprint Magazine is a publication and newsletter which aims to highlight fresh thinking and writing on the future of our planet. It is part of the Journalists Action Network, a registered non-profit organisation which is looking to produce solutions-based journalism on a range of subjects.

The network has already launched another site, the Covid Action Network, which focuses on solutions-based journalism related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Footprint (formerly known as SAN, the Sustainability Action Network) will focus on the environment, climate change and what our readers can do to make a difference, by providing answers through informed and balanced analysis.

It will also include a guide to taking action on that particular topic, be that through consumer choices, political action or lifestyle shifts.

If you are interested in renewable energy, the climate strikes, sustainable economics, the politics of environmentalism, then we want to hear from you. We pay for every commissioned piece (£100 per 800-1000 words).

We aren’t looking for stories reporting problems within the sphere of climate change, we’re looking for stories about active, positive change. We want to be a resource and a place that allows our audience to feel better informed, more empowered and less alone.

We want to link people up and create communities of interest, or networks, and so we’re looking for solutions that others can learn from to take meaningful action.

Your story should provide more context around a topic within climate change / sustainability / human ecology.

Most importantly, it should strive to provide answers to the most pressing problems in that space. Point towards existing solutions, or identify who is leading the way in finding some. Where possible, let the reader know what they can do RIGHT NOW to start making a difference.

Experience required: none. Pitches are accepted based on the strength of your idea – we are here to help you with the rest and provide you with a brief on how best to cover the story.

IN YOUR PITCH, PLEASE INCLUDE:

• A paragraph outlining the article you wish to write including the topic, your angle, key points to address and questions to explore.
• Some background information and/or links to articles on the broader topic, and an explanation of what new information or angle your piece will provide
• Key researchers or experts you might approach for comment

NEXT STEPS:

• We’re a small team but will try and reply to as many pitches as possible.
• If you are unsuccessful, we will still make sure to add you to our newsletter and keep you in mind for future opportunities. Please try again if you wish.
• If we decide to accept your pitch we’ll send you a commissioning document with a full brief on what we’re looking for, the deadline for your piece and the rate you have agreed with your commissioning editor.
• You will always be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice unless agreed otherwise in advance.

STILL INTERESTED?

Send an email to hello@footprintmag.net with "PITCH:" in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest in Footprint Magazine, we look forward to hearing your ideas.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Questions / submissions: hello@footprintmag.net

Website: https://www.footprintmag.net/