Pitches wanted (travel, food) | ~38+ cents per word
Added 2025-06-10 20:27:13 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Lydia Wang, Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:
Now that I’ve been at Business Insider for a couple of weeks, I’m really excited to share that I’m open to travel and food pitches.
Please pitch me through this form, which also has more info about our rates and what we’re looking for: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-l5JMCEQ38SJMF0YIdHRxVuWjtDrP2tt4KVLglbi7O1tmiw/viewform
Our rates start at $230 for stories around 600 words. No deadline to submit — I’ll be accepting pitches on an ongoing basis, and I’ll also continue updating this form with new callouts/topics we’re exploring!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
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: Travel, Food
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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