Pitches wanted (health, parenting) | ~37+ cents per word
Added 2025-08-15 15:54:16 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Rosemary Donahue, Health and Parenting Editor at Business Insider, is looking for pitches:
Business Insider’s health and parenting section is looking for personal essay pitches about the following topics: multigenerational living, being a part-time retiree in your 30s or 40s, moving and regretting it, moving and benefits to relationships/financial situation, having older family members (nearly 100) and their longevity tips, living with other people to save money or for support, becoming an empty nester, working multiple jobs, retiring early or deciding not to retire, deciding not to have kids/having kids later in life, relationships with in-laws, graduating and being unable to get a job, having kids so your parent could be a grandparent, feel-good/interesting relationship stories, moving to be near grandparents, grandparents helping out with your kids, and any other interesting personal or relationship story related to health and/or parenting. Rates start at $225 for about 600 words. To pitch, email rdonahue@businessinsider.com with [Pitch: Your proposed headline] as the subject line. Rolling deadline.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: rdonahue@businessinsider.com
Website: https://www.insider.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Insider is a digital media company that provides news, analysis, and in-depth reporting on a wide range of topics, including business, technology, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Originally known for its focus on business news, Insider has expanded its coverage to include stories that appeal to a global audience, with a particular emphasis on providing timely, engaging, and easily digestible content. The platform is known for its mix of breaking news, original reporting, and features that offer insights into trending topics and cultural phenomena. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Relationships, Parenting, Health
Review the submission guidelines here and here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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