Publication: OffBeat Research
Topics: Investigations, reportage, open-source research, underreported global stories
Rate: $200–$700 per article + $25 per original photo
Deadline: Rolling (open call)
Editor/Contact: jett@offbeatresearch.com
Submit via: Email (pitches only, not full manuscripts)

OffBeat Research is seeking smart, rigorous pitches for unconventional and underreported stories that mainstream outlets often miss. They want investigative writers who can work with open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media analysis, conflict coverage, or local perspectives that challenge dominant narratives.

Writers are paid $200 for articles up to 2,000 words, $300 for longer written pieces, and an extra $25 for every published original field photo. For deeper reporting—like military embeds or field deployments—they pay $700 for 1,000+ word features (including visuals or multimedia).

Read the full pitch guidelines here.

What They’re Looking For:

• Original investigations and reportage
• Stories grounded in overlooked or unconventional perspectives
• Social media and OSINT-driven analysis
• Fieldwork and embedded reporting when possible

Resources/Guides:

• How to Pitch Editors Effectively
• OSINT & investigative research guides (practice using open-source tools like geolocation and metadata analysis)

How to Get This Client:

This editor expects concise, sharp pitches, not long drafts. If you’ve got experience in investigative reporting—or even a strong eye for OSINT-driven narratives—this is your chance. Writers who can blend rigor with creativity are more likely to stand out.

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