Pitches wanted (TV, film, culture trends) | $150 to $300 per article
Added 2025-01-03 16:51:19 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SALON
Kelly McClure, Senior Editor for Culture at Salon, is looking for pitches:
Exciting news! After three years as Nights & Weekends Editor for Salon, I'm taking on a new role as Senior Editor for Culture, heading up coverage of TV, film, culture trends and who fell down at awards shows! Got pitches? Send them my way at kmcclure@salon.com!
Standard rate is $150 but it really depends on the scope of the pitch. Between $150-$300 is a safe range.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: kmcclure@salon.com
Website: https://www.salon.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Salon is an online news and opinion website that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, technology, and entertainment. The platform is known for its commentary, in-depth articles, and analysis on current events, with a focus on progressive viewpoints. Salon also features essays, interviews, and reviews, offering readers perspectives on social issues, media, and cultural trends. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent culture-related articles/stories on its website.
Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the guidelines for a different section. 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 few lines 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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