We publish original and actionable content that helps our readers and global learners discover new courses, maximize learning platforms, and learn from exceptional and diverse resources.
We've built The Report around rigorous journalism, diverse perspectives, and expert analysis that goes beyond surface-level coverage. And we love stories about online education—trends, news, and personal experiences that have a unique voice and a definitive message.
What We're Looking for
- Personal Essays (witnessing online platforms grow, career transformations while online learning, deep dives into a platform experience, alternative education, self-learning, and so on)
- News & Industry Analysis (developments in the online education sector, inner workings of leading platforms, market trends or platform analysis, interesting angles on major education players, etc)
- Unconventional and comprehensive resource guides and listicles like this one on Stanford's On-Campus Computer Science Courses, this one on Gen AI, and this one on the best Coursera courses with peer reviews.
P.S. We accept pre-published pieces if they've been published on personal platforms (blogs/websites).
Who Should Pitch Us
The Class Central team has collectively completed hundreds of online courses. If you're someone who enjoys signing up for courses or loves online learning, you're one of us, and we'd love to hear your pitch.
We welcome writers from all backgrounds. You could be a student using courses to advance your career or a retiree exploring a new hobby. We are open to different viewpoints on the online learning industry.
We're especially interested in writers and learners with specific expertise—tech, AI, business, or any other niche area. If you have unique insights and can engage readers who share your interests, we'd love to hear from you.
Our platform focuses on learners, but we're also curious about instructor experiences. If you teach online or conduct live classes, we'd welcome your views on today's education landscape.
How to Submit a Pitch
Send your pitch to [email protected] with the subject line: Pitch: [Your Proposed Headline]
The ideal pitch should include:
- Your background - Tell us who you are, your background, and your writing experience (please include 1-2 writing samples)
- Your story idea - In 2-3 paragraphs, explain the angle and give us a clear picture of your story
- Your reporting plan - Include experts you'll interview, personal research, or any other kinds of research you plan to do or have done
Please check if your pitch answers the:
- Who: What's your background and why are you the right person to write this?
- What: What's the core story or insight you're exploring?
- How: What's your reporting approach and narrative structure?
- Why: Why is this story important to our readers right now?
- Where: Which section of The Report does this fit in (personal essay, news analysis, guide, etc.)?
To get an idea of what we're looking for, please go through our previously published pieces in The Report's News, Analysis, Free Certifications, and Online Learning Guides (in Collections) sections.
What We Pay
Our rates start from $100-$250 (higher for complex, research-heavy, and/or journalistic pieces).
Our response timeline
We review all pitches carefully and aim to respond within two weeks. Due to a high submission volume, we can only respond to pitches that fit our current editorial needs, but please feel free to pitch again with new ideas.
We look forward to hearing your ideas!
We're also looking to build ongoing relationships with writers and journalists who can take up regular assignments. If that's you, please reach out to [email protected].
If you're looking for more roles with us, check out our current openings.
