Pitch Guidelines

Palestine Nexus welcome contributions from journalists, writers and storytellers who can help our global readers see beyond mainstream coverage.

What We Publish

• Reported stories on current events and issues in Palestine

• First-hand accounts and reported essays

• Profiles of individuals

• Investigative pieces

• Opinion pieces and other written formats aligned with our mission

Length: Stories can range from short pieces (~500 words) to long form features (2,000+ words) if the reporting warrants it.

How to Pitch

Please send us a 150–200 word pitch that explains:

• What the story is about

• Why it matters now

• Who you’ll interview (and whether you have continued access)

• Relevant data you’ll include

• When you can deliver the draft

• Photos you can provide

Important: If your draft has been translated from Arabic to English using AI or machine translation, please let us know.

Working With Us

If your pitch is accepted, you’ll work closely with an editor through revisions. This may involve additional reporting or rewriting to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Safety First

• Your safety comes before the story. Please don’t take risks while reporting.

• If anonymity is needed for you or your sources, let the editor know.

• If safety concerns require you to drop a story midway, please communicate this immediately.

Ethics

• We only accept original, unpublished work. Do not submit pieces reported or published elsewhere.

• All facts and data must be hyperlinked to credible sources.

• All quotes and photos must be used with the explicit consent of your sources. They should be aware that their name, image, and possibly location may be published.

• Anonymous quotes require prior discussion with the editor.

• If you interview close friends or family, please disclose that relationship.

Photos

• Every story must include at least one photo (2–3 preferred).

• Horizontal, high-quality images (not blurry/pixelated).

• If using a source’s photo, ensure they have permission to share it. If taken by a professional photographer, written permission is required.

• Profiles should include portraits unless there are exceptional circumstances (discuss with the editor).

• Provide captions with: who, where, when, and context.

Housekeeping

• Please allow up to 5 days for a response to your pitch.

• Be prepared for multiple editing rounds before publication.

• Review all AI translations carefully for errors or inconsistencies.

• Share your bank details after the final edits for payment.

For more detailed editorial guidelines, refer to this document.