Freethink covers the collision of technology, business and society. And we do it in a way that's curious, thoughtful, open and constructive. Learn more about our ethos here.
We’re always looking for original feature ideas about transformative trends and innovations, including interviews with high-profile industry leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and scientists.
You can use this form to submit pitches or reach out to us with questions at pitches@freethink.com.
Our beats include:
Types of features Freethink would publish include:
Ideas, products, or innovations that could transform an entire industry or field.
Interviews with (or profiles of) people having an impact in tech, business, and applied science.
High-level explanations of big challenges and major trends within Freethink’s beats, with expert insights on potential solutions and future trends.
Op-eds by experts within our beats.
Here’s a few things we are not looking for in freelance submissions:
Stories exclusively about a single study (“New study says X and Y. The end”).
Marginal advances in established fields (“Tweaked drug improves secondary endpoint by 10%”).
Puff pieces, clickbait, or aggregated “content.”
Payment Details
Final payment details depend on the quality of the story/idea pitched. But as a general rule we offer:
Article Length - 1k to 3k words - $1,000
Article Length - 4k to 6k words - $2,000