Bring us a question worth explaining in payments, crypto, AI or digital security.
Journalist Today welcomes proposals from journalists, editors, researchers, engineers and other subject specialists. A strong pitch starts with a specific subject and the evidence needed to examine it.
What we are looking for
We consider reported news, practical explainers, technical analysis and long reads with a clear argument. Specialists can contribute a focused explanation of a system they understand, help examine documentation or propose a visual account of a complex process. Editors and visual journalists can also introduce their areas of interest through the form below.
Our readers include people working with technology, small businesses and curious non-specialists. Explain the consequences of a technical detail as well as the detail itself. India is an important reference point for the publication, while our coverage also follows global products, infrastructure and markets.
A useful pitch
Tell us the central question, why it matters now and what a reader will understand after reading the piece. Outline the proposed approach and include links to primary sources. If interviews or original reporting would be needed, describe that as proposed work rather than implying it has already happened.
Include links to relevant published work or professional reference material. You do not need to claim a particular number of years in journalism. We are interested in the clarity of the idea, your familiarity with the subject and the evidence you can bring to it.
Formats and expectations
News reports usually run to 350–600 words, and explainers to 800–1,300 words. A long read normally runs to 1,800–2,800 words, with greater length only when the subject warrants it. Charts and diagrams should answer a question in the text and identify the data source, period, units and any calculations.
We expect original submissions, accurate attribution and a clear distinction between evidence, interpretation and company claims. Disclose commercial interests or affiliations connected to the subject. Do not send confidential client information or material you do not have permission to share.
How a proposal develops
We review the topic and its fit with our coverage before discussing an assignment. Scope, deliverables, editing, timing, payment and reuse terms must be agreed in writing before commissioned work begins. An initial pitch is not an assignment or a promise of publication.
Use the contributor form below for editorial proposals. For a paid product placement, use Advertise; for an existing article or a correction, use Contact. You can read about the team on About and review our Privacy information before sending personal details.
Propose a contribution
Share a concise pitch, your area of knowledge and links that help us assess the idea. Please use a working email address so the proposal includes a way to contact you.