Pitches wanted (business, healthcare, music, etc.) | 75 to 80 cents per word
Added 2025-03-29 16:10:53 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: FAST COMPANY
David Salazar, Associate Editor at Fast Company, is looking for pitches:
David Salazar welcomes pitches for reported features that explore the intersection of business and culture, healthcare, and the music industry—including topics like streaming, labels, distribution, and emerging technology. He is particularly interested in stories that highlight companies or individuals offering a broader lens into compelling industry trends. Salazar encourages BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers to pitch in order to reflect a diversity of perspectives. The rate is at least $0.50 per word, with many assignments paying closer to $0.75–$0.80 per word. Pitches can be sent to dsalazar@fastcompany.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: dsalazar@fastcompany.com
Website: https://www.fastcompany.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Fast Company is a business media brand that publishes content on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. It covers topics such as business strategies, technological advancements, and creative industries, featuring articles, interviews, and analyses. The publication aims to provide insights into the future of business and the impact of innovation on various sectors. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Tech, Work Life, News, Impact
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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