Pitches wanted (hot takes) | ~44+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Stephanie Pitera Statile, Lifestyle/Entertainment Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:

I'm looking for hot-take essay pitches for Business Insider! Think short, 500-word pieces that get people talking.

Threading some examples below. Rates start at $220. I accept pitches through this link. No deadline to reach out.

I don't give money at weddings anymore. My gift is my presence.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-i-dont-give-wedding-gifts-reactions-from-couples

Egg prices are soaring. Luckily, it's easier than ever to live without them — I've been doing it my whole life. https://www.businessinsider.com/living-without-eggs-whole-life-tips-2025-3

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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 articles/stories, categorized into: Lifestyle

• 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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