Official Raseef22 English Pitch Process

Calling all English writers!

Raseef22 is looking to expand its English section and produce more original content.

Want to write for us in English?

We would be delighted to read your work and are thrilled that you would like to be a part of Raseef22's mission. Please submit a pitch via the below process

Raseef22 is an independent media platform but not a neutral one. Rather, we declare our unwavering stance on many values, principles, and causes.

We are biased toward people and their aspirations, partial to the principles of human rights, and stand with everything that contributes to building societies that are open to and accept differences.

Raseef22 focuses on underrepresented and marginalized communities: women, ethnic and religious minorities, the LGBTQIA+ community, the young, the destitute, the free—the voice of a people hungry for a role in determining its future. We are looking for content that challenges the status quo, breaks down barriers and covers what other media platforms refuse to cover.

We are connected to the pulse of the street and raise issues of concern in the 22 Arab countries and the Arab diaspora. The principles of democracy form the core of our editorial line.

If you have a pitch you would like to see published, please reach out via Raseef22 English’s article pitch submission process as outlined below. We also consider articles you’ve already written, so long as they have not been published elsewhere.

Raseef22 English considers pitches every week, and we aim to respond to all pitches within two weeks. We only accept one submission per person at a time. If your pitch is time-sensitive, please let us know.

Very important: If you do not follow these submission guidelines, we will not consider your article/pitch due to the high volume of requests we receive.

How to submit a pitch to Raseef22 English

Steps to submit a pitch:

Step 1: Draft an email pitch using Raseef22 English’s email pitch template.

Step 2: Send your email pitch to english@raseef22.com.

Step 3: Wait for a response. We aim to respond to pitches within two weeks, though we cannot guarantee we will respond to every pitch request.

Raseef22 English’s Email Pitch Template:

Send your pitch via email: Please submit your pitch request via email to english@raseef22.com.

Subject line: Please format your email with the following subject line formatting: [Your Name in First-Last format] - [Pitch Title] - Article Pitch

• Example: Last Name, First Name - "The Future of Renewable Economies: Green Cities in the Gulf" - Article Pitch
  

Introduction and key details: Briefly introduce yourself and tell us in 1-2 sentences your story idea and basic relevant details.

Time sensitivity: Note whether your pitch is time-sensitive and if there are other time-related considerations we should know of (e.g. you want to write about a person or event).

Summarize your pitch: Describe your pitch in 1-2 paragraphs, highlighting its relevance to Raseef22’s mission. Why do you want to tell this story? Give us the who, what, when, where and why in your pitch. Your pitch should give Raseef22’s editors a clear image of the story you hope to tell. If your summary does not succinctly paint a picture of what you want to convey and why your story should be told, we are unlikely to push your work to production.

Contributors: Are you the sole contributor? Please state all relevant authors/fixers and their roles.

Multimedia components: Do you plan to include multimedia elements, such as video or photo? Are you the author of such elements? Please include all relevant attribution. If you do not have any photos or videos, please let us know now

Length: Estimate the word count for your proposed article. If you already wrote your article, please state the word count.

Originality: Have you pitched this to other outlets? Have other outlets published this article?

Previous work: Include a link to your relevant published work showcasing your writing style. If you are submitting an already completed article, please share a Google Document of your completed work so we can review it.

General Content Guidelines

1. Topic Relevance: We welcome pitches and articles aligned with Raseef22's mission statement. We look to amplify the voices of the voiceless and tell the stories of underrepresented communities throughout the Middle East and North Africa and the Arab diaspora. However, feel free to submit any ideas that fall within our broader thematic scope.
2. Clarity: Raseef22 English looks for clear and concise copy that tells a compelling story. Make sure your ideas are clear and succinct.
3. Originality: Content must be original and unpublished elsewhere. If we accept your pitch, it will be solely Raseef22 content and must not be published elsewhere.
4. Word Count: Aim for articles between 800-1200 words. Exceptions may be made for more heavily reported reports requiring a longer format.
   
5. Credibility: All statistics, claims, and graphics must be properly cited with relevant links. Raseef22 English has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, and submissions with plagiarized content will be immediately discarded.
6. Style: Raseef22 English adheres to AP style, and any articles should thus adhere to AP style guidelines.
7. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Raseef22 English welcomes innovation. While using AI products such as ChatGPT is acceptable during the organization and ideation phases of writing, Raseef22 English strictly prohibits the use of AI to write or rewrite previous submissions. Submissions with content produced by AI will be immediately discarded.

Please note that payment information for published articles will be provided if we accept your article proposal.

Thank you. We look forward to reading your work.