News & Pitch Calls from The Verge

Sunday, July 3rd 2022

The Verge is Looking for Pitches from Young or Unpublished Writers

The Verge examines how technology will change our lives in the future. In early August, they will run a special issue (called Next Gen) about young people and technology. They are seeking pitches from young or unpublished writers for this special issue. They will work with writers to develop their ideas into full essays. Rate is $200 per piece. Pitches should be sent to nextgen@theverge.com. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and this page.

Deadline: July 11th, 2022

Tuesday, June 21st 2022

The Verge is Seeking Pitches from Auto/Tech Freelance Reporters

The Verge examines how technology will change our lives in the future. Their transportation editor is seeking pitches from auto/tech freelance reporters. Their editor likes “stories about janky car software, weird micromobility vehicles, startup scams, exciting transit innovations, and the awkward and fun way our present-day transportation is colliding with the future.” They typically pay a flat rate of $750 per reported story (between 1,500 and 2,000 words). Read their transportation editor’s Tweet here. Learn about them here.

Tuesday, April 13th 2021

The Verge is Seeking Story Pitches about Games, Film, TV, and Comics

The Verge is a website that covers “the ways that technology and science are changing the way we live.” Their newly appointed entertainment editor is seeking story pitches about games, film, TV, and comics. They usually pay a flat rate of $750 per reported story (1,500 to 2,000 words). Pitches should be sent to andrew.webster@theverge.com. To learn more, read their entertainment editor’s Twitter thread and their pitch guide.