Pitch us a story!
/Calling all radio producers, writers, and storytellers…
Photo by Christina Morillo
Out There, the award-winning podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories outdoors, is taking pitches — and we’d love to hear from you!
What we're looking for:
We want narratives that are deeply personal, and that also explore a broader question. Your story should have a compelling, thought-provoking plot, vivid scenes, and surprising moments of introspection. First-person narratives are especially appealing!
The piece needs to have a connection to the outdoors, but it doesn’t have to be about wilderness adventures or feats of strength; some of our best stories - like this one - involve the urban outdoors.
Length is flexible — ideally 10 - 15 minutes.
How to pitch:
If you’re interested in doing a piece – or if you already have a story in the works that you think would be a good fit – we’d love to hear from you. Just email willow@outtherepodcast.com, with "Out There Pitch" in the subject line.
Please make sure your pitch includes:
what your story is about -- i.e. the basic storyline, character(s), outcome
the big idea/question the piece will explore
the overall takeaway
In addition, please include some info about yourself, and point me to an example or two of your work.
Photo by Pixabay
Just to be up front:
We are an independent show on a shoestring budget, so we can’t pay nearly as much as I would like to ($200 - $350, depending on the complexity of the story and whether or not you’re doing your own sound design/mixing). I realize this is more of a token than actual compensation, and I really, really, REALLY hope to be able to do better in the future. But for now, that’s what I’ve got.
I can, however, promise to be a fun, supportive editor, and to help you bring to life a story you’ve been wanting to tell.
One final note:
Out There strives to be a welcoming place for stories and producers of all stripes. We want diverse voices on the show, telling stories that encompass a wide array of experiences.
We know that not everyone can afford to work for pennies, and that economic factors can present real barriers to making and keeping a show like ours diverse. We don’t want money (or lack thereof) to prevent you from telling your story.
If you feel you would bring an underrepresented perspective to the show, let us know when you submit your story; we will do our best to pay you more than our usual rates if at all possible.
Looking forward to hearing your ideas!
