Pitches wanted (big cities, national parks) | ~32 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER

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

Freelancers! Do you live near in/near a big city or national park? I'm looking for pitches about the best things to do in these areas!

Rates start at $240 — no deadline to get in touch. Reach out via the pitch form.

Examples:

I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state: https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-mistakes-to-avoid-from-local

I've lived in Spain for 10 years. Here are 5 hidden-gem locations tourists shouldn't overlook: https://www.businessinsider.com/best-hidden-gems-spain-to-visit-from-local-2024-8

I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are 5 things tourists should do to experience it like a local: https://www.businessinsider.com/things-to-do-on-amalfi-coast-according-to-local-2024-9

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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: Travel

• 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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