Pitches wanted (food science, pets, plants) | up to $1 per word
Added 2025-10-23 23:23:08 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Yasmine Maggio, Digital Editor at National Geographic, is looking for pitches:
CALL FOR PITCHES: I’m looking for smart, sharp pitches for National Geographic on food science, pets, and plants/backyard plants. Successful stories will be science driven, serviceable, and cite research and relevant experts. Nat Geo doesn’t do straight news, so I’m really looking for second-day stories here—what unique takes can we offer on current trends that will really get people talking? What can we share with readers that will really make them say, “Wow, I didn’t know that!”? I’m prioritizing timely, WIDELY RELEVANT stories over evergreen or super-niche topics.
Writers must have clips and an established reporting/journalism background. Send pitches to yasmine.maggio@natgeo.com. If these don’t fall into your beat but you know someone who would have ideas in these spaces, please pass along the message!
And of course, I’m always taking other pitches, particularly in the realm of health, wellness, and culture! Same guidelines apply.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that National Geographic pays up to $1 per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: yasmine.maggio@natgeo.com
Website: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: National Geographic is a global publication that covers topics related to science, nature, geography, history, and culture. It features in-depth articles, photography, and documentaries that explore the natural world and human civilizations. The publication aims to educate and inspire audiences about the planet and its diverse ecosystems, cultures, and challenges. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Animals, Science and Nature
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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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