IGN Entertainment Calls For Pitches/ How To Submit (Pay: TBD)

IGN is an American video game and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. It focuses on games, films, anime, television, comics, technology, and other media.

As the world leader in games and entertainment, IGN is dedicated to delivering news, critical content, and fan culture to enthusiasts worldwide. They value originality, expertise, and enthusiasm in their contributors, and they are excited to collaborate with you to enrich their coverage.

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General Submission Guidelines For IGN

• Stay updated on the latest games, movies, TV shows, and tech trends.

• Pitch angles that align with their audience’s interests and their editorial voice.

• Be open to feedback and collaboration to refine your pitches and work.

• Utilize their pitch submission form for streamlined communication with editors.

 

What IGN Wants

They want:

• Original and left-of-center stories with reporting.

• Community-focused op-eds on current or older games.

• Explainers/op-eds on big tech moments and entertainment ecosystems.

• Pitches for prestige video series, scripted video content, and creative explainers.

• Lore explainers, ending explained, and burning questions articles on movies and TV shows.

• Daily quick-turnaround breaking news, deeper dives, and investigative reports.

• Preview coverage of upcoming games with critical analysis.

• Reviews of games, movies, TV shows, and tech products from diverse perspectives.

 

What They Don’t Want

They don’t want:

• Pitches that don’t align with IGN’s editorial focus or audience interests.

• Plagiarized or recycled content.

• Low-quality or rushed submissions. Write as eloquently as you can.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Passionate fans with expertise in games, movies, TV shows, comics, and consumer tech.

• Ability to deliver high-quality written or video content on assigned topics.

• Openness to collaboration and feedback for continuous improvement.

• There is no entry fee.

 

Author Rights

• Freelance Writers retain the rights to their work.

• Kill fee will be offered if work is not accepted, allowing freelancers to pitch elsewhere.

• Some freelancers may be granted direct CMS access for publishing.

 

Payment

• Base rates are provided for different types of content, with flexibility based on complexity and time commitment.

• Negotiations are possible for rates based on the level of work and time involved.

• Kill fee will be offered for rejected work.

• Payment will be processed promptly upon acceptance and completion of work.

 

Additional Information

 

• They value transparency and open communication throughout the freelance process.

• Word counts are flexible, guided by the needs of each specific story.

• There will be collaboration with editors on CMS building and style guide adherence.

• Opportunities for diverse storytelling formats and topics within the realm of games and entertainment are present.

• Feedback will be provided to freelancers to facilitate growth and improvement.

• Assistance with CMS access and additional requirements for publishing will be given.

• Writers are encouraged to pitch unique ideas outside of the outlined categories.

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Good luck.