The HBCU Podcast is looking for contributing writers. We have a bustling podcast audience that wants to know more about our HBCUs, and our alumni guests. We are also looking to share more stories about HBCU Culture. Interested? • It’s important to note that writers for TheHBCUPodcast.com work on a voluntary basis, but there are perks. Writers must be HBCU grads or current students. See below.
HBCU Culture is more than a performance by Beyoncé at Cochella…although that was lit. Our readers are intelligent, politically active, entrepreneurial, fashion-forward and philanthropic.
We want to hear your stories, essays, top 5 lists, hot topics and breaking news related to the HBCU Community. Topics we love: Achievements by HBCU students and alumni, career advice, post-college transition, breaking HBCU news and opinions that can somehow tie into our community.
– We want our writers to possess strong writing skills and be knowledgable about HBCUs. Knowing your history is a must here and knowing how to research is more important.
– We want writers that have an interest in HBCU culture, HBCU alumni, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, politics and entertainment.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US:
– Your published work will receive exposure to the masses via online, social media and the podcast.
– You will establish yourself as a writer and thought leader via a reputable media outlet, The HBCU Podcast & TheHBCUPodcast.com
– You will have the opportunity to appear on podcast episodes and YouTube series to discuss your articles and showcase your expertise.
– You will be added to the Team section of TheHBCUPodcast.com
– You’ll work with a knowledgeable Editorial team with years of experience in media.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
In any pitch to TheHBCUPodcast.com, please include the following:
– A sample headline for the piece. – A 2-3 sentence description of the angle of the piece. – Your plan for photos, if applicable. – Sources for the piece that you know you have access to. – Clips, if you have written stories before.
NO WORK PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED VIA BLOG, WEBSITE, NEWSPAPER, OR ANY OTHER PUBLICATION
A member of the editorial team will contact you if your pitch is accepted. Work will be expected within 7 days. We want our writers to produce timely content for TheHBCUPodcast.com
CURRENTLY SEEKING PITCHES FOR:
– Interviews with HBCU Alumni (No Q&As)
– Reported pieces with a minimum of three sources
– Reading Lists
– Opinion Pieces
READY. SET. PITCH! | Send pitches to TheHBCUPodcast@gmail.com
