Defector

Defector is a sports blog and media company. They pay at least $1,000 for longer essays and reported pieces, and at least $500 for shorter pieces. You can submit your pitches to pitches@defector.com. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide and freelancer policies. Even if you don't want to pitch them, read the pitch guide anyways. It includes examples of pitches that actually got articles published, turning it into a very valuable resource.

News & Pitch Calls from Defector

Wednesday, December 29th 2021

Defector is Accepting Story Pitches

Defector is a sports blog and media company. They are accepting pitches for stories. They pay at least $1,000 for longer essays and reported pieces, and at least $500 for shorter pieces. If interested, send your pitches to pitches@defector.com. For more information, read their co-owner’s Tweet, their pitch guide, and freelancer policies.

Thursday, December 17th 2020

Defector has published Freelancer Policies

Defector is a sports blog and media company. They have published their freelancer policies. They will pay at least $1,000 for longer essays and reported pieces, and at least $500 for shorter pieces. You can submit your pitches to pitches@defector.com. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor and co-owner’s Twitter thread, their pitch guide and freelancer policies.