COMPANY/PUBLICATION: Straight Arrow News
Topic(s): Timely topics, local issues with national relevance, solutions-focused journalism
Rate: $500–$750 per article
Deadline: Rolling (open for pitches)
Client’s Name: Maggie Gordon (Senior Editor of Storytelling)
Submit Via: Webform
✅ What They’re Looking For:
Straight Arrow News wants freelancers to pitch stories that take local issues and make them matter to a national audience. Think:
- Could a new law in one state spark conversations in others?
- Is there a public service breakdown (trash, water, billing, etc.) in one city that’s reflective of a bigger national problem?
- Stories offering practical solutions are highly encouraged (international writers).
They value original reporting with at least three sources interviewed and stories that deliver balance and clarity.
- Standard Features: 800–1,000 words | 💵 $500
- Deep Dives: More extensive original reporting | đź’µ $750
đź“š Resources/Guides:
🚀 How To Get This Client:
âś… Research recent national conversations in the U.S. and find a local angle that ties in.
âś… Your pitch should show why the story matters NOW and how it resonates beyond its immediate location.
âś… Keep it solution-oriented and fact-driven; avoid partisan framing.
✅ Review SAN’s tone for balanced, unbiased storytelling before pitching.
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