National Catholic Reporter (NCR)

National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is a biweekly newspaper that reports on “the Catholic Church and justice issues.” They want hard news and sharp features, book reviews, and commentaries. Their news and features are typically 1,000 - 1,200 words and commentaries are around 700-1,200 words. They don’t publish poetry or fiction. You must pitch first. According to a deleted tweet from their opinion editor, they normally pay $150 to $250 for 800 to 900 words. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

News & Pitch Calls from National Catholic Reporter (NCR)

Tuesday, March 30th 2021

The National Catholic Reporter is Seeking Lil Nas X Montero Pitches

The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is an independent Catholic newspaper. Their catholic editor is looking for Lil Nas X Montero pitches, especially from Black, queer writers. They will pay $200 for around 900 words. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email osegura@ncronline.org. Read their editor’s Tweet here and their writing guidelines here.

Wednesday, March 10th 2021

National Catholic Reporter is Seeking Kim's Convenience Pitches

The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is an independent Catholic newspaper. Their opinion and culture editor is looking for your best Kim's Convenience pitches. They will pay $200 for about 900 words. If interested, send your pitches to osegura@ncronline.org. To learn more, read their editor’s Twitter thread and their writing guidelines.

Sunday, January 24th 2021

National Catholic Reporter is Seeking Ideas for their Culture Section

National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is a biweekly newspaper that reports on “the Catholic Church and justice issues.” Their editor is looking for ideas for their culture section. They usually pay about $200 for 900 words. If interested, send your ideas to osegura@ncronline.org. For details, refer to their opinion and culture editor’s Twitter thread and their writing guidelines.

Monday, September 7th 2020

National Catholic Reporter's Opinion Editor Seeks Pitches from Young Catholics and People of Color

National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is a biweekly newspaper that reports on “the Catholic Church and justice issues.” Their newly appointed opinion editor is looking for pitches from young Catholics and people of color. They normally pay $150 to $250 for 800 to 900 words. Send your pitches to osegura@ncronline.org. To learn more, refer to their opinion editor’s Tweet and their submission guidelines.