What to pitch
We’re looking for Berlin-related stories with unique, strong angles and on-the-ground reporting. We run interesting, well-reported, eye-catching features and cover stories that reflect all aspects of Berlin life – the absurd, the important, and the intriguing.
Always welcome: meticulously researched investigative pieces on hot-button issues or ongoing topics; profiles or interviews featuring interesting, colourful protagonists; deep-dives into underlooked Berlin subcultures or cultural phenomena, photography spreads that make you see the city differently. Is there an initiative we should care about? An unusual meetup where people come together over a niche topic? A piece of Berlin history that’s been overlooked? The scope is broad, so go wild and pitch anything you think will work.
Target audience
Our readers are people in Berlin – curious visitors, newcomers and longtime residents.
How to pitch
Send a concise paragraph to [email protected] outlining the basics of your story (including a proper angle) and identifying potential sources. Tell us why you’re the person to handle the story, how you’d break it down, and why it’s relevant to our readers. If you have in mind how it could be visually represented, even better. If you haven’t worked with us before, please include links to or samples of your previous work.
If your pitch is accepted, you will be contacted with a fee and a word count.
We look forward to your ideas!
The Berliner
