The Establishment is looking to unearth overlooked stories, produce original reporting, and provide a platform for voices that have been marginalized by the mainstream media. And yes, we want your humor, wit, and good old-fashioned satire, too. We publish originally reported features, interviews, long-form journalism, personal essays, and multimedia of all shapes, sizes, and creeds.
The Nitty Gritty
We pay $125 for feature stories, op-eds, and personal essays (800-1,500 words), and $500 for a select few long-form investigative pieces that involve original reporting and at least five interviews (3,000 words). All multimedia submissions are paid for on a case-by-case basis, but we pay everyone an egalitarian rate for every contribution they make.
How to pitch:
- To submit a pitch, email us at getestablished@theestablishment.co, including the word “pitch” in the subject line. If the pitch is time-sensitive, please note this in the subject line as well.
- Your pitch should be 2-3 paragraphs in length and as specific as possible. Please include when applicable:
- A thesis
- The historical or cultural context of the piece you’re looking to write
- Why your proposed piece is important
- Existing research you’re looking to draw from
- Potential interview subjects
- Relevant information on a news hook
- Expected word length
- You’re also welcome to submit full-length, previously unpublished articles. When submitting, please include information on the piece in the body of the email.
- If you’ve never written for us, include three links to previously published work. Do not send us zip files or Dropbox links—we won’t open them. We of course love publishing first-time writers, but in these cases, any example of writing is appreciated.
- We aim to respond to pitches within two weeks. If you do not hear back in this timeframe, we’ve decided not to move forward with your story. We do read all the pitches we receive—honest!—but due to volume, we’re unable to respond to each one.
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