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News UK Speed Pitching for Women & Girls Charities 

Are you a charity supporting Women & Girls looking to refine your media pitching skills ahead of International Women's Day 2024?  Media Trust, in partnership with News UK, is delighted to offer an exclusive opportunity tailored for Women & Girls charities.
Get ready to boost your confidence and refine your pitching skills, all while having the unique chance to pitch directly to senior journalists from esteemed publications like The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and The Times.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please complete the below application form by Friday 24 November, 5pm. We will be reviewing applications and informing successful applicants on Friday 8 December. 

If you have any questions about the event or about the application process, please get in touch with Niamh Mawhinney on Niamhm@mediatrust.org
How Media Trust will use your data

We will use the information provided in this application to:
  • Assess your suitability for this event
  • Contact you about your application
  • Provide our volunteer journalists with information about your charity & pitch and your contact details for future collaboration
  • Contact you about other volunteer activities that we think may be of interest to you
All data will be stored securely and treated confidentially. By filling out this form, you agree to us storing and using your data as described.
1.First name(Required.)
2.Last name(Required.)
3.Email address(Required.)
4.What is the name of your organisation?(Required.)
5.Job title(Required.)
6.Organisation website(Required.)
7.Describe your charity's aim (100 words limit)(Required.)
8.On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident are you currently in pitching to media outlets?(Required.)
9.Please provide a summary of a story you would like to pitch to journalists:

During the Speed Pitching event, you will have the opportunity to present a 90-second pitch to a group of journalists from News UK. (We will work closely with you before the event to get you pitch ready! )
(Required.)
10.Has your organisation been featured in the media before?

If yes, please provide a brief summary of your previous media coverage and share relevant links, if available.
11.Please confirm you're able to attend both the online briefing and the in-person Speed Pitching Event: 

To take part in our speed pitching event, you will be asked to attend an online charity briefing (9 January 10:00 - 11:30 am) and an in-person speed pitching event located at News UK Offices in London.  (23 January 10:30 - 2:00 pm) 
(Required.)
12.This event is in collaboration with News UK, our journalists will be experienced volunteers from diverse UK media outlets. Kindly confirm your willingness to collaborate with journalists from these outlets by checking the box below

To see a full list of news UK outlets, please see the News UK Website.(Required.)
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14.I confirm I am over 18 and agree to Media Trust's terms and conditions(Required.)
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application form.