The Media Co-op is seeking pitches for investigative features. Writers will be paid $400 for 2200 words.
The pitch should demonstrate how the article will uncover something new, or dig deeper on an ongoing story—all with a Canadian angle. This could include anything from reporting on newly disclosed information from document requests to extensive, on the ground reporting on an important, original story. The journalist will work with Dominion editors over the course of several months to produce the article.
Pitches are welcome from anyone; priority for payment goes to those who have previously contributed.
How to pitch an Investigative story:
1. Set up a Media Co-op account (if you don’t already have one): http://mediacoop.ca/user
2. Check out our writer’s guide for hot topics and details about writing for The Dominion: http://dominionpaper.ca/write
3. Peruse the Media Co-op discussion page for story ideas:
http://www.mediacoop.ca/group/1496/discuss/9440
4. Pitch!: http://www.mediacoop.ca/investigativepitch
The deal:
Pitches should include a thorough description of planned sources (interviews or documents) and research. An entire story submitted as a pitch will not be considered for payment. Editors reserve the right to suggest changes and edit stories (with your participation, of course!). Pitches should capture the content, tone and style of the story you plan to submit; if the content submitted differs significantly from the pitch, editors reserve the right to withhold payment.
Deadline for pitches: Wednesday February 1, midnight.
First drafts due March 1, final pieces due March 30
Looking forward to radical investigations,
The Editorial Collective