Frequently asked questions
Q: I have a press release/I would like my story to be published, who should I contact?
Q: I would like to request an interview or contact one of your journalists.
Q: I would like to use the Guardian and/or Observer in the background of a television programme/film I am making.
Q: Please could you list my event in the Guardian Guide?
Q: I would like to submit photographs to your picture desk.
Q: I would like to submit a cartoon/artwork.
Q: I am writing an essay/article for university, please could you answer the questions I have provided?
Q: Who should I contact about work experience and careers at Guardian News and Media?
Q: I would like a copy of a photograph/to use an article I recently saw in the paper.
Q: Please let me know how I can purchase a back copy of the paper.
Q: I would like to place an advertisement with you; please can you send me a rate card and/or a media pack?
Q: I am raising money for charity, please could I ask for your kind contribution?
Q: I would like to run a competition for your readers, please let me know to whom I should send details.
Q: I would like to request sponsorship from Guardian News and Media, please let me know how I go about doing this?
Q: How much does the Guardian, Saturday Guardian and Observer cost?
Q: Do you publish the paper in a large print edition?
Q: I would like to have permission to use the Guardian’s ‘Point of View’ advert from the 80s.
Frequently asked questions
Q: I have a press release/I would like my story to be published, who should I contact?
A: If you wish to pitch a story or send a press release you need to e-mail the relevant editorial section. Please click here for the list of departments and their contact details.
Q: I would like to request an interview or contact one of your journalists.
A: If you are from a media organisation and would like to request an interview with one of our journalists, please email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 203 353 3696
Q: I would like to use the Guardian and/or Observer in the background of a television programme/film I am making.
A: Please send details of your request to [email protected]
Q: Please could you list my event in the Guardian Guide?
A: Please send requests for listings to [email protected]
Q: I would like to submit photographs to your picture desk.
A: For pictures from readers, agencies and PRs: [email protected]
For advisories on film openings, PR openings and similar: [email protected]
For photographers submitting portfolios: [email protected]
Q: I would like to submit a cartoon/artwork.
A: Please send your submission to [email protected]
Q: I am writing an essay/article for university, please could you answer the questions I have provided?
A: The Guardian and Observer receive hundreds of requests each month from students and we unfortunately aren’t able to accommodate them all. You can find answers to many of your questions at theguardian.com/advertising or theguardian.com/gnmeducationcentre
Q: Who should I contact about work experience and careers at Guardian News and Media?
A: If you are interested in working for Guardian News and Media, please see our dedicated careers site.
Q: I would like a copy of a photograph/to use an article I recently saw in the paper.
A: Please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]
Q: Please let me know how I can purchase a back copy of the paper.
A: Please click here to order a back issue of the Guardian or Observer.
Alternatively, you can subscribe to our Digital Archive service which holds a copy of every Guardian and Observer from the first ever edition up to the year 2000.
Q: I would like to place an advertisement with you; please can you send me a rate card and/or a media pack?
A: For further information on advertising with the Guardian or Observer please visit theguardian.com/advertising
Q: I am raising money for charity, please could I ask for your kind contribution?
A: Guardian News and Media does operate a charitable giving system for its employees and it also provides an internal match funding initiative for all charitable sponsorship raised by GNM employees. However, this does not stretch to external individuals so we are not in a position to help with your request.
The Scott Trust charitable fund has been set up to meet specific criteria, specifically; independent journalism, journalist ethics, journalist training and media literacy.
Q: I would like to run a competition for your readers, please let me know to whom I should send details.
A: If you wish to submit your competition idea for consideration please email [email protected].
Q: I would like to request sponsorship from Guardian News and Media, please let me know how I go about doing this?
A: For further information on sponsorship opportunities with the Guardian please visit our sponsorship website.
Q: How much does the Guardian, Saturday Guardian and Observer cost?
A: The Monday-Friday Guardian costs £1.80. The Saturday Guardian currently costs £2.70. The Observer costs £2.90.
Q: Do you publish the paper in a large print edition?
A: It is possible to receive the paper on a tape from Talking Newspapers. For £19 a year you can receive a 90 minute audio tape/CD each week. We do not produce a large text version of the paper.
Q: I would like to have permission to use the Guardian’s ‘Point of View’ advert from the 80s.
A: To use this advert for a publication or presentation please e-mail [email protected]