Youth Today

Youth Today is a trade newspaper for people who work with children and youth. Think social workers, youth workers, administrators, policy directors, etc. They have previously indicated to welcome pitches from experienced and emerging journalists, including journalists with disabilities or other lived experience in the areas they cover, and that pay was $1 per word for reported stories (800-1,200 words) and $500 for "less densely reported assignments." Their pitch is no longer available, but to contact them, you can refer to this page.

News & Pitch Calls from Youth Today

Monday, September 12th 2022

Youth Today and Juvenile Justice Information Exchange are Seeking Pitches from US-based Journalists

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange is a publication that covers juvenile justice and related issues. They are both looking for pitches from US-based journalists on a wide range of news topics about youth and young adults. They pay up to $1 per word. If interested, email your pitches to pitches@csjournalism.org. To learn more, read this Tweet and their pitch guidelines.

Saturday, September 3rd 2022

Youth Today is Looking for Freelance Reporters

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. They are seeking freelance reporters anywhere in the US who can cover “climate change, child welfare, juvenile justice, disability justice, education, social work & more.” They will pay $1 per word. If interested, email mlutz@csjournalism.org. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.

Sunday, July 24th 2022

Youth Today is Interested in Accountability Stories and Those that Center Youth Voices

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. Their editor is “always interested in accountability stories and those that center youth voices.” They pay about $1 per word for reported stories. The writers must be based in the US. Pitches should be emailed to mbloom@csjournalism.org. To read their editor’s Tweet, click here. To read their pitch guidelines, click here.

Sunday, April 17th 2022

Youth Today is Looking for Reported Stories

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. They are seeking pitches for reported stories in 2 very different areas:

“1-Issues facing young people with disabilities

2-Gun violence in the South”

They will pay around $1 per word. Pitches should be emailed to mbloom@csjournalism.org. For details, read their editor’s Tweet and their pitch guidelines.

Sunday, June 6th 2021

Youth Today is Seeking Journalists for Child and Youth Welfare-Related Stories

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. They are looking for freelance journalists for child and youth welfare-related stories. They are especially looking for New Mexico-based writers and photographers for special project. Rate: $1 per word. If interested, contact mlutz@csjournalism.org. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.

Sunday, January 24th 2021

Youth Today is Looking for an Experienced Reporter

Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. They are seeking an experienced reporter to write 10 nuts and bolts type stories on what it takes to run a successful nonprofit. They will pay $700 per piece. If interested, email llapides@csjournalism.org. Read their Tweet here and contact them here.