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Hi, it’s Julio. Here are our latest pitch guidelines:

Who to Pitch: Me. Julio Ricardo Varela, Founder and Publisher. Email: [email protected]. I read every pitch. Nobody else.

What to Pitch: We seek stories that urgently challenge mainstream narratives about who we are as a community. We strive for original and necessary journalism at all times.

Our Voice: TheLatinoNewsletter.org is the canvas.

News Stories

We will consider any pitch, but here is what is of interest to us this year:

  • Post-2024 America: What’s next for Latino voters and political power?

  • Immigration Policy and Reality: Get past the debate.

  • Local Stories That Uplift Us: What does this mean to you? I would love to see it.

  • Puerto Rico and the Diaspora: We want to keep at this one, like we have for so many years.

  • Other Topics: Education, Housing, Business, Labor, Community

Culture and Identity

  • Art and Resistance: Music, film, literature shaping the Latino experience.

  • Latinos and Media Representation: Who’s telling our stories? Who’s getting it right? Why?

Commentary

  • Media Takes: What does this mean now? Do it well.

  • New Takes: Strong arguments and logic. Push beyond what we are all reading.

  • Expert Takes: This is one for professionals. I would be happy to publish your opinion piece.

Who Should Pitch? Freelance journalists/producers, experienced writers/editors, and those with access to underreported stories. If you have something interesting, I want to read your pitch.

What Format? We favor written pieces, but we will consider video and audio. (Note: We are still a small startup, and we don’t have a real 2025 budget for video or audio work. Yet.)

Rates and Payment: We pay for original work. Rates depend on complexity and length. Be upfront about your expectations. Payments are made via BILL after contractor agreements are signed, the piece is published, and an invoice is submitted. We pay in 30 days, and if there are issues, we will work with you.

For professionals and organizations trying to get their opinion pieces published, just email me, and we can proceed from there.

How to Pitch:

  • Subject Line: "Pitch: [Your Idea]"

  • First Sentence: Hook me. Why should I care?

  • Outline: What’s the story, why now, and who’s your source? Dont overexplain. No more than 1-2 paragraphs.

  • Previous Work: If we haven’t worked together, show me your best.

  • Follow-up: If I don’t reply in a week, send a nudge.

Peace. Looking forward to seeing new pitches.