Looking for a creative writing job? You’re in luck. National Geographic Magazine’s editor, Starlight Williams, is currently looking for writers to pitch amazing adventures, epic experiences, heritage highlights, and more.
National Geographic Magazine is a popular American monthly magazine published by the National Geographic Society. Known for its photojournalism, it is one of the most widely read magazines of all time.
If you can write eloquently about an amazing adventure, epic experience, or heritage highlight, why not share it with the rest of the world? There is a great opportunity to get published in the highly prestigious National Geographic Magazine.
Guidelines for Submitting Pitches to National Geographic Magazine.
- The pitch should include a working headline, a 200-word summary of the story, ideas for photos or infographics, and a proposed word count. If there is a deadline by which you need an answer, please specify.
- The summary should include why National Geographic readers should care about this story; why this is an important story now? How your story will build on what has already been said about this topic; links to relevant studies and source bios; and an estimated budget if there are travel or production costs.
- If you haven’t written for National Geographic Magazine before, include links to recently published work and a resume.
- Applicants are expected to reach out to sources who reflect diversity in gender, race/ethnicity, geography, age, socioeconomic background, etc. There are many databases and resources for finding sources. If you need suggestions, ask your editor.
Note: Applicants are advised to avoid materials with listicles, profiles, travelogues, and hyperfocal content.
How Much Does National Geographic Magazine Pay Its Writers?
Contributing writers are paid between $1000 to $1,200, or around $1 per word.
How To Submit Your Pitches to the Editors of the National Geographic Magazine/
Writers should send their pitches or applications to [email protected].
Good luck as you try to monetize your writing skills?