Call for Story Pitches

Transitions (TOL) invites journalists, storytellers, and visual creators to submit original, in-depth reporting proposals that shed light on the key social, political, and cultural issues shaping the region today.

The call welcomes a wide range of formats — from written features and video to multimedia and data-driven stories — offering contributors the opportunity to publish their work in English on Transitions’ website and reach a global audience.

Accepted Formats

• Reported features (1,000–1,500 words)
• Photo essays with captions or short accompanying text
• Video or multimedia pieces
• Explainers or visual stories combining reporting with graphics, data, or maps

What Transitions Offers

Flat fee: USD 250 per accepted story or multimedia piece
Editorial support and collaboration with Transitions’ international editorial team
Publication and promotion through Transitions’ platforms and social media channels
How to Pitch
Send your proposal to editorial@tol.org by 28 November 2025.
Your pitch should include:

A 2–3 paragraph summary outlining your story idea, focus, key sources, and preferred format
A short bio (including location)
1–2 samples of previous work

Deadline for Pitches: 28 November 2025
Final Story Delivery: 1 March 2026 (project concludes end of March 2026)

For more information and to apply, click here.