Publication: Big Think
Topic(s): Science & Technology
Rate: Up to $2,000 per piece
Deadline: No deadline
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Big Think Is Looking for Freelance Writers

Want to get paid to explain the ideas shaping the future? Big Think is accepting original feature pitches from freelance writers covering transformative trends, scientific breakthroughs, philosophy, business, psychology, history, and emerging technologies.

The publication is looking for thoughtful, evidence-based stories that challenge conventional wisdom and help readers understand the world’s biggest questions. They also welcome interviews and profiles of influential scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and leading thinkers making a significant impact in their fields.

Successful pitches should go beyond reporting a single study or news event. Instead, focus on high-level explanations of important trends, major debates, future challenges, and practical solutions backed by expert insight.

Big Think Wants

• Original feature articles
• Interviews with influential experts and innovators
• Profiles of scientists, entrepreneurs, and authors
• Expert op-eds
• Explanations of major scientific, technological, and societal trends
• Forward-looking stories with strong reporting

Coverage Areas

• Psychology & Neuroscience
• Science & Technology
• History & World Affairs
• Philosophy
• Business
• Nonfiction Books

Avoid Pitching

• Stories centered on only one new study
• Minor developments in established fields
• Clickbait or aggregated content
• PR-generated stories
• Politically ideological features
• Commentary on the weekly political news cycle

Submission Tips

Keep your pitch brief and clearly explain why the story matters now. Demonstrate access to knowledgeable sources and explain how your reporting will provide readers with fresh insight rather than simply summarizing existing information.

Editors note that they receive a high volume of submissions and cannot respond to every pitch. If you haven’t heard back within two weeks, consider the submission declined and move on to your next idea.