Pitches wanted (nature, technology, ecology) | $1 to $2 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

Deadline: 5 December 2025

Rachel Courtland, Commissioning Editor at MIT Technology Review, is looking for pitches:

MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Nature.

We're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays, all with a technology angle. This call for pitches is aimed at journalists, but if you're an expert with a strong idea, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please note we cast a wide net with these themes. With Nature, we're not only looking for stories about ecology and ecosystems, flora and fauna, but about a range of topics related to the natural world and/or the nature of our world. That could include, for example, a physics story. Or something involving human nature.

The pitch deadline is Friday December 5. If you haven't seen it yet, please review our pitch guide (https://www.technologyreview.com/how-to-pitch-mit-technology-review/). It includes general pitching advice, word rates, my e-mail address, and other helpful details.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com

• Website: https://www.technologyreview.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: MIT Technology Review is a digital and print publication that covers emerging technologies and their impact on society, business, and culture. It offers in-depth analysis and reporting on topics such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, energy, and computing. MIT Technology Review aims to provide insights into how technological advancements are shaping the future, with a focus on innovation, ethics, and global trends. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.

• Review the submission guidelines here.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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