For Journalists · Free, Always
Post Who You Need. Get A Short List Of Canadians.
For staff reporters, freelancers, producers, podcasters and student journalists working on editorial stories. Post in two minutes; screened pitches from experts in the province you asked for come back until your cap or your deadline.
From Request To Interview
Two Minutes To Post. One Morning To Reach Them.
Your contact details stay hidden until you reply to a pitch.
01
Post
One line on who you need, your questions, the beat, the province, the format and your deadline.
02
It Goes Out
Once approved, your request reaches experts who chose that beat and province in the next morning email.
03
Screened Pitches Arrive
Each pitch comes from an expert based where you asked, answers your questions and is written by a person.
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It Closes
At your pitch cap or your deadline, whichever comes first. Experts see it is closed and stop.
What You Control
You Set The Terms Of Every Request.
Pitch Cap
5, 10, 15 or 25 pitches. The request closes itself when it is full.
Province
Anywhere in Canada, or one province or territory.
Format
Written answers, a phone call, a video call, in person, on the record or background only.
Credentials
Ask for a designation (CPA, lawyer, physician) and say so in the request.
Your Contact Details
Experts see your outlet and your request, not your email or phone, until you reply to them.
Deadline
Set the date you file. Experts see it on every request and pitch before it passes.
How We Verify You
Checked By An Editor, Usually Within One Business Day.
Work Email Or Bylines
Staff journalists register with an outlet email. Freelancers add two recent bylines or a portfolio link to their profile.
Students Welcome
Journalism students register with a school email and post like any other journalist.
No Advertising Or Paid Placement
Requests for sponsored content, paid listicles or link placements are removed and the account is closed.
Questions Journalists Ask
Before You Post
Does it cost anything?
No. Journalists never pay, now or later.
Who can post a request?
Staff and freelance journalists, producers, podcasters and student journalists working on editorial stories. New accounts are checked by our editors, usually within one business day, before the first request goes out.
How many pitches will I get?
You choose a pitch cap of 5, 10, 15 or 25 when you post. The request closes when it is reached, or at your deadline, whichever comes first.
Can experts see my email or phone?
No. Experts see your outlet and your request. They pitch through QuoteDesk, and you decide who to contact.
Can I post in French?
Yes. Choose Quebec or Anywhere In Canada and write the request in French. It goes to experts who work in French.
What if nobody suitable pitches?
Email hello@quotedesk.ca and we will look for the source ourselves.
Your Next Source Is Already In Canada.
Post a request before 7 a.m. and it reaches experts on that beat the same morning.
