Publication: New Scientist
Pay: Starting at £0.51 per word (~$0.68+ per word)
Editor Contact: Jacob Aron, News Editor

New Scientist is actively welcoming pitches from freelance writers who can deliver short, sharp, and fascinating news stories—between 300 to 700 words—focused on new discoveries. This isn’t a call for fluff or reworded press releases; they already have access to major journals and wires. What they want is original, punchy stories that would spark curiosity at a pub table. If it would make your friends go, “Wait, what? Tell me more”—you’re on the right track.

They’re NOT looking for:
❌ Trends pieces
❌ Opinion columns
❌ Profiles

They ARE looking for:
✅ New findings with wide appeal
✅ Stories that haven’t been done to death
✅ Pitches that reflect the tone and quality found in their news section

💡 How to Pitch

• Read through New Scientist’s news section to get the tone right.
• Craft a concise and compelling pitch (1-2 paragraphs max) with a clear angle.
• Make sure your idea is truly new and hasn’t been covered.
• Email Jacob directly at jacob.aron@newscientist.com

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