How to Pitch Vox — Pitching Guidelines

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46	46	To get a sense of the kinds of stories we're looking for, please check out this piece about [people who do nothing at their jobs](https://vox.com/money/23733244/bullshit-jobs-work-employment-lazy-jobless-employed-nothing-to-do) and this look at [the rise in luxury goods sales](https://vox.com/money/23728283/luxury-designer-boom-nike-lvmh-pandemic-le-creuset) despite rampant inflation. To pitch stories between 1,000 and 2,500 words, email [money@vox.com](mailto:money@vox.com).
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48	48	The mission of Vox's technology section is to help readers better understand the many different ways technology is changing the world - and changing us. This includes not only explaining what's happening in the tech industry but also how technology is changing our culture, impacting the political process, and helping us fight climate change. Our technology is also intersectional, since technology is involved in and affects nearly everything we do. That means we're looking for pitches on a wide range of topics: Big Tech companies, AI, green energy, innovation, space exploration, cities, transportation, privacy, and money.
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50	50	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.
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52		We want stories that embrace nuance and explain. And we want you to interpret those ideas broadly to encompass anything from [powerful service journalism](https://vox.com/climate/23769186/bad-air-quality-index-wildfires-pollution) to explainers that unpack [complicated policy](https://vox.com/energy-and-environment/23498215/ev-tax-credit-2023-heat-pumps-solar) or show [how extreme weather phenomena connect to the bigger picture](https://vox.com/climate/23792828/antarctica-heat-wave-sea-ice-level-record-el-nino). We're also interested in [gorgeous narratives of community resilience](https://vox.com/the-highlight/2019/10/16/20908291/camp-fire-wildfire-california-paradise-survivors) and stories that inspire [hope](https://vox.com/climate/2023/2/21/23594544/europe-electricity-natural-gas-renewable-energy-russia) for or [awe](https://vox.com/23698253/kelp-forests-seaweed-ocean-climate-change) of the natural world.
	52	We want stories that embrace nuance and explain.And we want you to interpret those ideas broadly to encompass anything from [powerful service journalism](https://vox.com/climate/23769186/bad-air-quality-index-wildfires-pollution) to explainers that unpack [complicated policy](https://vox.com/energy-and-environment/23498215/ev-tax-credit-2023-heat-pumps-solar) or show [how extreme weather phenomena connect to the bigger picture](https://vox.com/climate/23792828/antarctica-heat-wave-sea-ice-level-record-el-nino). We're also interested in [gorgeous narratives of community resilience](https://vox.com/the-highlight/2019/10/16/20908291/camp-fire-wildfire-california-paradise-survivors) and stories that inspire [hope](https://vox.com/climate/2023/2/21/23594544/europe-electricity-natural-gas-renewable-energy-russia) for or [awe](https://vox.com/23698253/kelp-forests-seaweed-ocean-climate-change) of the natural world.
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54	54	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 [climate@vox.com](mailto:paige.blank@vox.com).
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56	56	## How we'll work together
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58	58	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.