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We cover a wide range of subjects — from policy and politics, to culture and tech, to science and health — with clarity and depth, curiosity and generosity.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">Freelance pitches for written pieces are accepted by many of our sections; pitch guidelines and contact information can be found below. All accepted stories go through a collaborative editorial process and are paid at competitive rates, which are based on the amount and type of work.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We also hire freelance photographers and illustrators for many of our feature stories. You can find details on how to pitch to the visual team on this page, too.</p></div><div class="duet--article--block-placement _80slsf1 _80slsf0 duet--article--article-body-component"><hr class="duet--article--divider _1agbrixj w7vpv0"/></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div id="submission-guidelines" class="_7ka5u1 _7ka5u0 duet--article--standard-heading xkp0cg1"><h2 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Submission guidelines</h2></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">A good pitch consists of a concise description of the piece you would like to write; aim for a couple of paragraphs here. We are looking for pieces with strong, unique angles. Specifics are important! Tell us the whats of the story, but also the whys: why this story is important to cover now, and why you should be the one to write it. Please add information on any pre-reporting you’ve done and source access you have; diverse sourcing is of paramount importance to Vox. A proposed headline and word count should also be included.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">In addition to your pitch description, please tell us a bit about yourself and your work (just a line or so will suffice!), and provide links to pieces you’ve previously published that are similar to your pitch in subject and/or form.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">Put all of this in the body of your email — no attachments, please — and remember that how you write your pitch gives editors insight into the quality and style of your writing. We rarely accept already-written pieces, as we like to work with writers on shaping their stories from start to finish.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We are <em>not</em> looking for:</p></div><div class="duet--article--block-placement _80slsf1 _80slsf0 duet--article--article-body-component"><ul class="duet--article--unordered-list _1agbrixi _739u100 xkp0cg1"><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Q&As, unless you have access to a hard-to-get subject and a compelling reason to use the Q&A format</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Traditional reviews of books, TV shows, movies, albums, or other cultural products</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Shopping roundups</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Manuscripts or academic papers</span></li></ul></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">What <em>are</em> we looking for? Read on for section-by-section instructions. Please note that many sections are not currently taking freelance pitches, but that we update this page regularly.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div id="future-perfect" class="_7ka5u2 _7ka5u0 duet--article--standard-heading xkp0cg1"><h3 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup"><a href="http://www.vox.com/future-perfect">Future Perfect</a> </h3></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">Future Perfect covers the world’s biggest, most neglected moral and technological problems, and the philosophical debates around how to do the most good. Its work is animated by a baseline question: What would we write about if our only job was to cover the most important and yet oddly neglected stories in the world? Future Perfect’s core coverage areas include: </p></div><div class="duet--article--block-placement _80slsf1 _80slsf0 duet--article--article-body-component"><ul class="duet--article--unordered-list _1agbrixi _739u100 xkp0cg1"><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Global poverty and public health</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">The catastrophic and existential threats, both natural and technological, that humanity faces</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Animal welfare, factory farming, and the future of meat</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">The growth of progress studies and evidence-based ideas that can boost sustainable growth for all</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">The frontiers of artificial intelligence and biotechnology</span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">The philosophies and practices surrounding philanthropy and altruism </span></li><li class="_739u101"><span class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">Moral philosophy and the ethical questions that underpin individual and policy choices </span></li></ul></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">Future Perfect welcomes freelance contributions. Most stories run between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and pitches can be sent to <a href="mailto:futureperfectfreelance@vox.com">futureperfectfreelance@vox.com</a>. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div id="climate" class="_7ka5u2 _7ka5u0 duet--article--standard-heading xkp0cg1"><h3 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup"><a href="/climate"><strong>Climate</strong></a></h3></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">At Vox’s climate section, we’re looking for stories that offer clarity and understanding of the climate crisis so we can empower readers as we learn to live with, adapt to, and fight against climate change and its often devastating impacts. We’re hungry for brave and surprising angles that clarify the causes, impacts, and stakes of a changing climate, and give audiences more agency. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We want stories that embrace nuance and explain.<em> </em>And we want you to interpret those ideas broadly to encompass anything from <a href="/climate/23769186/bad-air-quality-index-wildfires-pollution">powerful service journalism</a> to explainers that unpack <a href="/energy-and-environment/23498215/ev-tax-credit-2023-heat-pumps-solar">complicated policy</a> or show <a href="/climate/23792828/antarctica-heat-wave-sea-ice-level-record-el-nino">how extreme weather phenomena connect to the bigger picture</a>. We’re also interested in <a href="/the-highlight/2019/10/16/20908291/camp-fire-wildfire-california-paradise-survivors">gorgeous narratives of community resilience</a> and stories that inspire <a href="/climate/2023/2/21/23594544/europe-electricity-natural-gas-renewable-energy-russia">hope</a> for or <a href="/23698253/kelp-forests-seaweed-ocean-climate-change">awe</a> of the natural world. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">Right now, we’re especially interested in climate stories that explore the intersection of biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge; labor, daily life, and housing; coexistence and new frameworks for conservation; the green energy transition; politics; and solutions, adaptation, and resilience. Story assignments range from 800 to 2,500 words and encompass many formats. If you think you’ve got an idea that will resonate with our readers, send your pitch to <a href="mailto:paige.blank@vox.com">climate@vox.com</a>.</p></div><div class="duet--article--block-placement _80slsf1 _80slsf0 duet--article--article-body-component"><hr class="duet--article--divider _1agbrixj w7vpv0"/></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div id="how-well-work-together" class="_7ka5u1 _7ka5u0 duet--article--standard-heading xkp0cg1"><h2 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup">How we’ll work together</h2></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">If we’re interested in your pitch, we’ll discuss rates, deadlines, scope, kill fees (if applicable), and other expectations with you upfront. We’ll also discuss potential expenses, travel, or risks and provide press credentials when necessary. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We appreciate all pitches but are not able to respond to every one. Please note that we often receive pitches that are similar to one another or to our existing assignments.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">If we decide to work with you, you’ll receive an agreement with key terms clearly defined. We typically use a freelance management platform called Shortlist where you’ll find your agreement. It will also generate an invoice for you and show you payment status.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We believe clear, thoughtful communication is both our responsibility and yours. We expect you to follow our <a href="https://www.voxmedia.com/pages/vox-media-values">Vox Media Values</a>, which include collaborating well, and to give and receive feedback respectfully. We follow those standards, too: If you experience a problem in working with us, we encourage you to discuss it with your editor or our legal team. We also offer a hotline for anonymously reporting concerns about conduct.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1">We’ll provide an edited draft before publication. We’ll appropriately credit you and other contributors. After publication, we will pay in a timely manner as specified in your agreement (typically within 30 days via our Shortlist platform), including reimbursement for any agreed-upon expenses.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1agbrixi lg8ac51 lg8ac50 xkp0cg1"><em>By submitting a pitch to Vox Media, you acknowledge that your pitch may be similar or identical to content submitted by others, or to materials developed by or on behalf of Vox Media and that it shall have the right to use such other content or materials without any obligation to you. Neither the submission of your pitch nor Vox Media’s review of it constitutes or creates an implied contract or other financial or confidential relationship between you and Vox Media. 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