The Washington Post

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper published in Washington, DC. They welcome opinion article submissions. They only consider completed articles. The recommended length is 750 to 800 words. They do not consider articles that have also been sent to other publications or posted online, including on a personal blog, nor do they consider anonymous or pseudonymous submissions. They do not list pay rates publicly, but according to a payment report, they paid $0.54 per word for a 1200-word news story. To learn more, visit this page.

News & Pitch Calls from The Washington Post

Thursday, September 22nd 2022

The Washington Post is Seeking Ideas on Small-Space Living

The Washington Post is a daily newspaper. Their lifestyle editor is looking for freelancers who have ideas or can execute stories on “small-space living”. They will pay $400+. If interested, get in touch with their editor at jennifer.rogers@washpost.com. To learn more, refer to their lifestyle editor’s Twitter thread and their home section. 

Wednesday, June 22nd 2022

By The Way is Looking for Travel Hacks and Hot Takes

By The Way is a Washington Post travel destination. They are looking for travel hacks and hot takes for their new series, The Upgrade. They will pay $300 for up to 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread and this page.

Tuesday, February 1st 2022

The Washington Post’s Opinions Section is Always Looking for Pitches

The Washington Post’s Opinions Section is “seeking diverse perspectives on ALL kinds of topics in February & the other 11 months of the year.” They usually pay $400 for 800 words. If interested, send your pitches to oped@washpost.com. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and their opinions section.

Sunday, August 1st 2021

The Washington Post is Looking for Writers for Climate Solutions Vertical

The Washington Post is seeking freelance journalists for their Climate Solutions vertical. They need “writers that can bring a conversational tone to climate topics & have creative ideas for solutions-based journalism.” According to one payment report, they paid $500 for a feature. If interested, email dayana.sarkisova@washpost.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.

Sunday, December 20th 2020

The Washington Post’s Editor is Seeking Long-Form Reported Features

The Washington Post’s editor is accepting pitches. In general, she is “looking for long-form reported features with a connection to Washington (or the idea of Washington) or a domestic policy angle.” According to payment reports, they pay $500 for a feature. Send pitches on Twitter or at alexa.mcmahon@washpost.com. Read their editor’s Tweet here and contact them here.