How to Pitch Vox — Pitching Guidelines

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 - Animal welfare, factory farming, and the future of meat
 - The growth of progress studies and evidence-based ideas that can boost sustainable growth for all
 - The frontiers of artificial intelligence and biotechnology
 - The philosophies and practices surrounding philanthropy and altruism
 - Moral philosophy and the ethical questions that underpin individual and policy choices
+Future Perfect welcomes freelance contributions. Most stories run between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and pitches can be sent to [futureperfectfreelance@vox.com](mailto:futureperfectfreelance@vox.com). A more in-depth pitch guide for the section can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Qy3w-cjygj5ak5lCD5xmn7fHO53F_eOdh1eRJpzRSY/edit).
+Future Perfect welcomes freelance contributions. Most stories run between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and pitches can be sent to [futureperfectfreelance@vox.com](mailto:futureperfectfreelance@vox.com).
 Even Better is Vox's home for service journalism, where we strive to answer the questions readers have about living better lives - sometimes before they even know what those questions are in the first place. We're looking for pitches focused on the following topics: parenting, work and money (although we stick more toward the emotional end of the spectrum, rather than straightforward personal finance advice), mental and physical health, and relationships of all types.
 Some recent examples of successful stories include a guide to enjoying a social gathering [if you're someone with a low social battery](https://vox.com/even-better/23297099/introvert-party-socializing-energy); advice on [how to fall back in love with reading](https://vox.com/even-better/23269893/start-reading-ritual-books); and the case for [caring less about petty things](https://vox.com/even-better/23216083/caring-less-perfectionism-small-stuff). What these pieces have in common is deep reporting, thorough and diverse sourcing, unexpected takeaways, concrete and actionable advice, and a warm, accessible yet authoritative tone. To pitch stories between 1,000 and 2,000 words, email [evenbetter@vox.com](mailto:evenbetter@vox.com).
 Vox Culture's goal is to bring readers all the context and analysis they need to understand what's going on in entertainment now. We're looking for pitches that answer the big questions readers are asking about major movies and TV shows, musical artists and songs, internet culture, fame, and the business of entertainment. Please note, we are not looking for personal essays or celebrity interviews.
 Examples of successful stories include this story about how (and why) [Disney has done away with the traditional villain](https://vox.com/culture/2023/5/19/23715887/disney-villains-little-mermaid-ursula-jafar-scar-frozen-ii) and an analysis of [the problems with _Bridgerton_'s ahistoricism](https://vox.com/culture/23712625/queen-charlotte-bridgerton-netflix-real-history). To pitch stories between 1,000 and 2,500 words, email [culture@vox.com](mailto:culture@vox.com).
+Money coverage at Vox is about making the notoriously opaque worlds of business, economics, and finance legible. Topics of interest include: large-scale economic trends, consumer behavior, the retail industry, labor, and the headaches and scandals of the business world.
+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).
 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.
 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.
 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.