Call for pitches for episodes of the Philosopher's Zone

The ABC Radio National’s Philosopher’s Zone and the AAP are pleased to announce a joint initiative, which involves the production of up to 10 episodes of the Philosopher’s Zone in 2022. Each episode will include an interview written and produced by a philosopher or philosophy student. The interviewees will also be philosophers or philosophy students. We are currently inviting pitches from the philosophical community to develop episodes within the joint initiative. Preference will be given to philosophers and philosophy students in the Australasian/Asia Pacific region.

Pitches are due by 7 November 2022.

Pitches should be submitted here: airtable.com/shrvNcplBxK6oCj8W

Any queries can be directed to samuel.baron@acu.edu.au

Pitch Call
The ABC Radio National’s Philosopher’s Zone and the AAP are pleased to announce a joint initiative, which involves the production of up to 10 episodes of the Philosopher’s Zone in 2022. Each episode will include an interview written and produced by a philosopher or philosophy student. The interviewees will also be philosophers or philosophy students. As such, we are currently inviting pitches from the philosophical community to develop episodes within the joint initiative. Preference will be given to philosophers and philosophy students in the Australasian/Asia Pacific region. Development of an episode involves the production of a raw interview of no more than 40 minutes, which will form the basis of an episode. Pitches are to come from prospective interviewers, on a specific topic. Pitching is open to Early Career Philosophers, defined as individuals who are undertaking a PhD in philosophy or who have been working within the profession for no more than 5 years uninterrupted after completing their PhD in philosophy or a related discipline or 5 years equivalent with career interruptions (as specified under the Australian Research Council’s Eligibility and Career Interruptions Statement). Pitches from individuals and groups will be considered. Decisions on pitching will be guided by the ABC’s diversity requirements, which place a strong emphasis on supporting minorities and encouraging a diverse range of voices in the media. Pitches that address the theme of “Celebrating Australasian Philosophy: Bridging the Past, Present and Future” are especially welcome. The AAP will provide successful pitches with an honorarium of $500 for a single episode.

Pitches should contain the following and should be sent to airtable.com/shrvNcplBxK6oCj8W:

1. Name of interviewer (person submitting the pitch)
2. Name of interviewee
3. Topic of interview (max 200 words)
4. Statement addressing the importance of the topic, including how it will appeal to a broad, general audience
(max 200 words)
5. Timeline for production of interview material (max 200 words)
6. Statement of audio recording resources available, and those needed (max 200 words)
7. Statement of previous broadcasting experience, if any (max 200 words).
Pitches are due by 7 November 2022. See abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone
for more information on the Philosopher’s Zone, and aap.org.au/ for more information on the AAP.

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