Journalism, Personal essays, Opinion, Analysis, Interviews
The New Humanitarian
The New Humanitarian’s official pitch page pays 40 cents per published word ($40 per image). First-person essays are 1,000–1,200 words. Do not use AI to write pitches. Africa pitches go to the Africa editors listed on that page.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-08
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 304-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- 40 cents per published word
- Length
- Opinion ~800; first person 1,000–1,200; news under 1,000; news features/analysis typically 1,200–1,400; investigations 2,000+
- Who can submit
- Not statedThe official pitch page does not list countries. They want original humanitarian reporting and first-person voices from crises. Africa coverage is commissioned by named Africa editors.
- Reading period
- Not knownBRYME has not been able to read this publication's guideline — the site blocks automated access and no archived copy carried the windows — so no reading period is recorded. The gap is BRYME's, not the publication's: check the guideline before you send.
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not knownBRYME has not been able to read this publication's guideline — the site blocks automated access and no archived copy carried the policy. This is unknown rather than unanswered, so ask the editor before you send the same piece anywhere else.
- AI policy
- AI-assisted work is prohibitedThe guideline forbids AI-generated or AI-assisted writing.
- Rights
- Not statedBRYME records that 162 of the 304 publications on this desk state their terms. This one does not. Ask what rights you are assigning, for how long and for what territory, before you sign anything.
- Experience
- Not knownBRYME has not been able to read this publication's guideline — the site blocks automated access and no archived copy carried the policy. The missing answer here is BRYME's, not the publication's, so treat this as unknown rather than settle it yourself.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 6 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Reading period — BRYME could not open this guideline, so the window is unknown rather than absent. Check it before you pitch.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- Simultaneous submissions — BRYME could not open this guideline, so this is unknown rather than open. Ask first.
- Rights — you may be asked to assign more than you expect. Get the terms in writing.
- Experience — BRYME could not open this guideline, so this is unknown rather than absent. Check it before you pitch.
Record last human-checked 2026-08-19. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- 40 cents per published word
- Word count
- Opinion ~800; first person 1,000–1,200; news under 1,000; news features/analysis typically 1,200–1,400; investigations 2,000+
- Submission
- Email pitch to the relevant commissioning editor
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-08
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Journalism, Personal essays, Opinion, Analysis, Interviews. Official guideline: The New Humanitarian guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Stories from conflicts and disasters that improve understanding of people in humanitarian crises.
- Official formats include news, news features, analysis, 800-word opinion, 1,000–1,200-word first-person essays, investigations, photo features, interviews, podcasts.
- A pitch with working headline, why it matters, unique angle, who you will interview, and a risk assessment if needed.
- Africa: Philip Kleinfeld (philip@thenewhumanitarian.org) or Obi Anyadike (obinna@thenewhumanitarian.org).
Subjects they avoid
- AI-written pitches. Official: hear from you, not AI.
- Stories other outlets are already covering, unless you add a distinct humanitarian angle.
Key requirements
- Email the relevant editor listed on the official pitch page
- No AI pitch
- Headline, angle, sources, risk note if needed
Who can submit
The official pitch page does not list countries. They want original humanitarian reporting and first-person voices from crises. Africa coverage is commissioned by named Africa editors.
Rights
Not publicly stated on the pitch page.
AI policy
Prohibited
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Email pitch to the relevant commissioning editor
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Email pitch to the relevant commissioning editor
- Submission email: philip@thenewhumanitarian.org
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/about-us/pitch-us-a-story.
- For Africa stories email philip@thenewhumanitarian.org or obinna@thenewhumanitarian.org.
- Investigations have a separate secure pitch page.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not a single published response time for all pitches
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-08.