Stories from the perspective of marginalized communities in Halifax will be prioritized, including, but not limited to: people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, Black communities, First Nations communities, LGBTQ people, and those living in poverty.
You have [NEW!!!] THREE options:
1. The 'mega' pitch (3 paid stories in February — $100 each)
To pitch an article, send us less than 200 words outlining:
a) the topic you will cover, b) who you will interview or what sources you will consult, and c) one line bio of yourself, and a link to your previous work (if applicable).
Articles are either 800 or 1600 words. Writers do not necessarily need previous journalism experience but should be prepared for a rigorous editing process. Contributors with prior experience writing for the HMC will be given priority.
Deadline for pitches is Wednesday, February 6 by 5 p.m.
Deadline for stories will be approximately two weeks later.
Send your pitch to: hmc@mediacoop.ca.
2. [NEW!!!] The Just Us! Just Journalism! pitch (1 paid story in February — $100)
To pitch an article on these topics, send us less than 200 words outlining:
a) the topic you will cover, b) who you will interview or what sources you will consult, and c) one line bio of yourself, and a link to your previous work (if applicable).
Articles are either 800 or 1600 words. Writers do not necessarily need previous journalism experience but should be prepared for a rigorous editing process. Contributors with prior experience writing for the HMC will be given priority.
Deadline for pitches is Wednesday, February 6 by 5 p.m.
Deadline for stories will be approximately two weeks later.
Send your pitch to: hmc@mediacoop.ca. Please include "Just Us! Pitch" in your email subject line.
3. The 'mini' pitch (1 story per week — $40 each)
This pitch is for time-sensitive stories and are accepted are on ongoing basis.
400-800 word stories, well-written blog posts as well as edited audio and video pieces will be considered for these spots.
Pieces will normally not go through a rigorous editing process, but they will be copy edited. Pieces should be submitted within 48 hours of being assigned.
Interested contributors should write to hmc@mediacoop.ca with their intent to cover a story. These pitches should be short and to the point.
The site for the Halifax local of The Media Co-op has been archived and will no longer be updated. Please visit the main Media Co-op website to learn more about the organization.
