Company/Publication: The Roots of Progress
Topic(s): AI’s Future Impact Across Sectors
Rate: $2 per word
Deadline: Rolling
Client’s Name: Not specified
Submit Via: Webform
What They’re Looking For:
The Roots of Progress is commissioning reported essays (not fiction) for their new series, “Intelligence Age,” exploring how artificial intelligence might transform industries, careers, and everyday life in the coming years.
Writers are invited to pitch deeply researched, forward-thinking essays (2,500–3,500 words) that spotlight the near-future implications of AI. Ideal stories will focus on a specific industry or niche within it, combining expert interviews with informed speculation.
Some examples of what they want:
- Law: Will solo AI-powered legal startups compete with big firms?
- Education: What happens when every student has an AI tutor?
- Entertainment: Can AI make personalized films? Change music forever?
- Finance: How will markets evolve when AIs dominate trading?
- Healthcare, Science, Translation, Infrastructure, War, Government… The list goes on.
They want you to ask: What will AI really do—and how soon?
You must go beyond hype. Focus on grounded predictions, real-world use cases, and economic consequences.
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How To Get This Client:
Send a smart, specific pitch that shows you understand the stakes and have a sharp angle. Choose one industry, drill down to a narrow question, and explain your reporting approach. Name any sources or case studies you plan to use. They care about clarity, curiosity, and big-picture thinking. Writers with strong research chops and a knack for future-focused nonfiction will stand out.
Pro Tip:
Don’t just say “AI will change X.” Show how, why, and what’s at risk. Bonus points if you explain the economics. And even if you’re a pro, training helps—Sure Media’s Pitching Course can sharpen your angles and teach you how to craft irresistible pitches like this one.
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