Pitches wanted from Ivy League students/alumni (first-person essays) | $250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

Frank Olito, Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:

For Insider, I'm looking for Ivy League students and alum to write first-person essays about their experiences. Do you regret going Ivy? Dropped out? Loved it? Has it set you up for success? What's been misunderstood about Ivy league?

Pitch me by email.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: folito@insider.com

• 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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