Pitches wanted (hospitality, service industry) | 50 cents per word
Added 2025-05-14 02:09:35 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PRE SHIFT
Pre Shift, the industry-focused newsletter from Eater and Punch, welcomes pitches for first-person essays or reported stories from people working in hospitality — whether you're a chef, bartender, server, bouncer, or anything in between. They’re looking for honest, grounded narratives that speak directly to life in the service industry.
Writers of color and those based outside of New York City are especially encouraged to contribute. The rate is $0.50 per word.
To pitch, email editorial@punchdrink.com with “Pre Shift Pitch” in the subject line.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: editorial@punchdrink.com
Website: https://www.eater.com/pre-shift
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Pre Shift is a biweekly newsletter produced by Punch and Eater that publishes behind-the-scenes reporting on bar and restaurant culture. It features essays, interviews, and trend analyses covering topics such as labor, hospitality technology, and beverage innovation. The newsletter aims to provide industry professionals and enthusiasts with timely insights into the evolving landscape of hospitality.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines 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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