Freelance Pitch Form

The role

Independent journalists submit proposals for investigative stories that align with the mission of the organization. The work involves investigations that identify problems, responsibility, and needed reforms.

What you will do

• Submit investigations that are revelatory or substantially advance what is known on a subject of importance
• Identify a problem, who is responsible, and what should change
• Show clear harm
• Provide a clear hypothesis based on significant reporting
• Detail what an investigation will require such as data work, travel, or obtaining public records

Required qualifications

• Proposals should include a general description of the topic
• Proposals should include anecdotes, data, or documents gathered
• Proposals should include what is expected to be found and possible accountability stories
• Detail what an investigation will require
• Detail existing data, documents, and/or source relationships
• Explain why you are particularly suited to do the investigation

About the company

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.