How To Write for The Record

The Record by Recorded Future is looking for talented freelance writers to cover the untold stories of cybersecurity. These can be profiles of extraordinary people in the industry, investigations, news updates, personal essays, or deep dives explaining specific cybersecurity-related topics.

Who We Are

We are dedicated to breaking down the rapidly-changing world of cybersecurity to our audience of security practitioners, executives, and enthusiasts. Our stories cover everything from nation state hackers and cybercriminals to encryption and quantum computing. We love stories of all shapes and sizes, and are especially interested in creative ideas that often go untold.

How to Pitch

Send your pitches to [email protected]. We ask that you include a potential headline, three or four sentences describing what you would like to write about, who you're hoping to interview for the story (when appropriate), and links to previously published stories. We pay competitive rates for all freelance submissions — our rates vary based on writers' experience and the scale of the assignment.