Vice is looking for writers

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