Contributor Guidelines

• Storyline that is positive, timely and globally appealing to a broad readership.
• Coverage of any aspect of a cultural, scientific or historical nature that showcases cross-cultural connections within and beyond the Arab and Muslim world. We cover arts, archeology, history, profiles, innovations, food, nature and more.
• What will the story reveal that until now has been unknown or underappreciated?
• We like human-interest stories and accept various formats such as features, Q&As, first-person narratives, photo essays and even recipes. So, yes, you could be writing about a rare tiger species in Malaysia, architecture in Nigeria or an exhibition in Germany. We cover stories globally.
• Strong background research and sources are required. Features must have a clear lede and a nut graf.
• Accuracy and fairness following professional journalistic standards.

• Storyline that is positive, timely and globally appealing to a broad readership.
• Coverage of any aspect of a cultural, scientific or historical nature that showcases cross-cultural connections within and beyond the Arab and Muslim world. We cover arts, archeology, history, profiles, innovations, food, nature and more.
• What will the story reveal that until now has been unknown or underappreciated?
• We like human-interest stories and accept various formats such as features, Q&As, first-person narratives, photo essays and even recipes. So, yes, you could be writing about a rare tiger species in Malaysia, architecture in Nigeria or an exhibition in Germany. We cover stories globally.
• Strong background research and sources are required. Features must have a clear lede and a nut graf.
• Accuracy and fairness following professional journalistic standards.

• Politics, business news, religion, opinions, promotional stories or blogs.  
• Conflict or controversy, even if they have positive outcomes.

• Words: 350 to 2,000. 
• Visuals: Most assignments are from one to three days and include video.  

Who reads AramcoWorld? 

Curious people around the world. In our reader community, the magazine broadens and deepens appreciation of positive interconnections between global cultures, past and present. Does your story idea do that? 

Does each story end up in the print publication?

Some stories are published in our print edition as well as online. Others end up exclusively on our website.

Does AramcoWorld publish in British or American English?

We write in American English. Also, please use Associated Press Stylebook, if possible, but it is not mandatory. We copy edit.

What parts of the world are you most interested in? 

Everywhere! Find cultural connections that fit the characteristics above, and you are probably in our space.

What background do I need to show?

Ideally, our writers have journalism experience—but not everyone is a magazine writer. Some are not journalists but write in different fields. And that’s OK, as long as you can provide writing samples and propose a compelling story.  

What are your fees?

Competitive editorial rates. Travel and other expenses are reimbursed at cost, based on a documented invoice. Author’s work is purchased as all-rights.

For visual journalists:

Visual styleis objective, documentary and narrative. It either complements a text or uses a text as its complement. 

Captionsmust be included, accurate and informative.

Day-rate assignments are contracted for all-rights (work-for-hire) at a competitive editorial day rate. Expenses are reimbursable; there are no advances.

Space-rate stockis licensed for single story use in multi-language print, online and on social media channels.

When will I hear back from you? 

Expect acknowledgement of receipt by email generally within two weeks.

How do I email my proposal?

For the subject line please have: Proposal/(Your subject)

Please use the pitch template provided here and attach it to the email as a Word document.

Pitches must be sent to the following email address: storypitch@aramcoamericas.com

We look forward to hearing from you. 

—The editors