Pitches wanted (working abroad) | ~38+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Deadline: 12 April 2025

Paige DiFiore, Deputy Editor for Life and Entertainment at Insider, is looking for pitches:

Anyone who has gone from working in corporate US to corporate in another country interested in writing about surprising differences for Business Insider? 

DM me some quick details (where/differences) + we can go from there! Rates start at $230 for 600 words. 

Rolling deadline (but ideally pitch me by 4/12).

Here's an example of a similar story:

https://businessinsider.com/surprising-things-working-in-corporate-in-japan-from-european-2025-3

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: DM Paige on Twitter

• 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 a selection of recent lifestyle-related stories/articles on its website.

• Review the submission guidelines 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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