INN + NPR’s Embedded: Pitching stories that stick

Want your story to reach NPR’s national audience? Join Embedded, NPR’s hub for immersive, multi-episode documentary podcasts, and learn how to pitch a story that resonates. From serialized narratives to theme-driven explorations, join Embedded and their track record of award-winning storytelling.

In this session, NPR editors will walk you through what makes a pitch compelling: crafting a story summary, defining central questions, highlighting characters, and showing what makes your reporting unique. You’ll also learn how to package your assets, identify your audience, and articulate why your story belongs at Embedded. Leave knowing exactly how to position your series for collaboration with NPR, and what support and reach you can expect from their team.