How to Pitch Vox — Pitching Guidelines

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+Vox is a general interest publication that helps our audience understand the world around them. We cover a wide range of subjects - from policy and politics, to culture and tech, to science and health - with clarity and depth, curiosity and generosity.
+At Vox, we believe our world has too much noise and too little context. Our mission is help you understand what really matters.
+Our staff of journalists and subject-matter experts research, report and produce articles, videos, and podcasts that make complex ideas accessible. Whether it's politics, policy, culture, democracy, animal welfare, biodiversity, artificial intelligence, the climate crisis, or how to live a better life, we give context to what's happening today.
 Freelance pitches for written pieces are accepted by many of our sections; pitch guidelines and contact information can be found below. All accepted stories go through a collaborative editorial process and are paid at competitive rates, which are based on the amount and type of work.
+We also hire freelance photographers and illustrators for many of our feature stories. You can find details on how to pitch to the visual team on this page, too.
 ## Submission guidelines
 A good pitch consists of a concise description of the piece you would like to write; aim for a couple of paragraphs here. We are looking for pieces with strong, unique angles. Specifics are important! Tell us the whats of the story, but also the whys: why this story is important to cover now, and why you should be the one to write it. Please add information on any pre-reporting you've done and source access you have; diverse sourcing is of paramount importance to Vox. A proposed headline and word count should also be included.
 In addition to your pitch description, please tell us a bit about yourself and your work (just a line or so will suffice!), and provide links to pieces you've previously published that are similar to your pitch in subject and/or form.