I think we could all use a bit of queer joy right now, and I’m so excited to bring it. I want all of you to pitch me stories that are hopeful, positive, uplifting, and even just silly fun!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
VICE is a global media channel focusing on investigative journalism about everything from world news, travel, art, drugs, politics, to sports, fashion and sex.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Whether you’re pitching a one-off story or a recurring series, we’re interested in ideas along the following topics.
- Fandoms and stan culture
- Influencer culture
- Unexplored elements of internet culture
- Music trends
- Deep dives on niche topics
- Extremely thorough investigations of extremely inconsequential things
- Highbrow treatment of lowbrow topics
- “Rabbit hole” stories, or stories that unravel longstanding or little-known mysteries
- Oral histories
- Unconventional approaches to mainstream topics
- Expert angles on mainstream topics
- Gritty, VICE-y nostalgia
- Online cultures and subcultures (how existing subcultures, whether good or bad, are finding new ways to connect and communicate online)
- Tip-of-the-tongue trends (things that others have noticed but not identified, i.e., “the gentrification font”)
- Food trends and cultural analyses that haven’t been identified elsewhere
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION
- Write a short introduction about yourself
- Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
- Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
COMPENSATION
- about 50 cents per word
CONTACT
For more information, visit their website.
Before applying, review submission guidelines. Email all questions and submissions to Nico Lang, Editor at Vice, at: nico.lang@vice.com
Apply here.
