Pitch Stories

Orato journalists verify the veracity of each story so readers can be confident each published piece is a true reported event experienced by a real person. When a news event breaks, wherever that might be, Orato is there searching for someone who not only witnessed the event but, more importantly, survived it.

An Orato journalist interviews that individual in their own domestic language, so we can publish – in English and the subject’s native language – the account of their story. We call this first-person news reporting. Orato’s content gives people a reliable and trusted source for news, while generating understanding, empathy, and compassion for the people impacted by world events.

We are open to negotiating pay-scale for a commissioned story, and what we offer publicly is the minimum we will pay. However, based on the compelling nature, the scope of the story pitch, and potential reach of the story subjects, we will, in good faith, negotiate a mutually agreeable, equitable, and higher pay-scale.

Visit our Become a Contributor page to learn about what we are looking for and get qualified as a contributor by taking this quick assessment.