News & Pitch Calls from Container

Sunday, July 9th 2023

Container is Looking for Tech and Climate Stories

Container is an online magazine about “the human aspects of creative technology.” They’re seeking pitches for tech and climate stories. They’re especially looking for:

- “Stories relating to individuals or groups of people that have been erased from dominant white Western narratives.”

- “Pitches for experimental formats, live events, video content and podcasts.”

For written articles, they pay £300 per 1,000 words. For other freelance contributions, they pay a day rate of £200 to £250. Send your pitches to info@containermagazine.co.uk. To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Deadline: July 31st, 2023

Tuesday, January 10th 2023

Container is Seeking Pitches that Explore Tech and its Creative Uses

Container is a digital magazine about creative technology. They’re seeking pitches that explore technology and its creative uses. They accept mid-to-longform features, including investigations (2,000 to 3,000 words); first person essays (600 to 1,500 words); illustrated articles; poetry; creative writing; podcasts; videos; and more. Rate is £300 per 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to info@containermagazine.co.uk. To learn more, refer to their tweet and this page.

Deadline: January 31st, 2023

Tuesday, January 4th 2022

Container is Seeking Content Ideas

Container is an online magazine that explores “the humans, processes and motivations behind creative technology.” They are seeking content ideas for 2022. They are specifically seeking:

“Stories relating to individuals or groups of people that have been erased from dominant white Western narratives.

Pitches for live events, video content, audio stories and podcasts.”

They aim to commission 3-6 pieces per issue. For written articles, they pay £300 per 1,000 words. For other freelance contributions, they pay £200-£250 day rate. If interested, email your submissions to info@containermagazine.co.uk. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.

Deadline: January 9th, 2022

Sunday, September 12th 2021

Container wants pitches on creative technology

This is a magazine about creative technology, and they are accepting pitches for their fourth issue. It explores why and how people use technology in creative ways for social and cultural purposes. They will read any pitches they receive, but are particularly looking for:
- Stories relating to individuals or groups of people that have been erased from dominant white Western narratives.
- Stories about cities and placemaking.
- Pitches for live events, video content and podcasts.
They have extensive guidelines. They publish mid-to-longform feature articles, including investigations (2,000-3,000 words); first person essays (600-1,500 words); list articles; illustrated articles; photo essays; podcasts and audio content; video pieces including documentary; and live online events. Rates are £300 per 1,000 words for written articles; £200-250 day rate for other freelance contributions (illustrations, event fees etc). The pitch deadline is 19 September 2021. Details here.

Deadline: 19 September 2021 for pitches


Tuesday, May 11th 2021

Container is Accepting Pitches

Container is a digital magazine about creative technology. They are accepting pitches for Issue 3. They publish “human-centred, interesting, critical or disruptive views of creative technology.” They pay £300/1,000 words for written articles. Send your pitches to info@containermagazine.co.uk. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and this page.

Deadline: May 16th, 2021