Pitches wanted (education, student loan) | 30+ cents per word
Added 2025-06-17 19:33:03 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Frank Olito, Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:
For Business Insider, I'm looking for freelancers who want to write a first-person essay about the reasons they decided NOT to go to college/grad school/Ph.D. program after being accepted. What made you decide to take a different path? Why wasn't the educational path right for you?
Were you worried about costs? Student loan debt? The difficulty of finding a job afterward? The current economy?
Looking for people who made this decision recently—within the last two years!
Pitch me at folito@businessinsider.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: folito@insider.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.
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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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