Pitches wanted (food, travel) | ~$1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LATE CHECKOUT

Daria Smith, Senior Editor at Late Checkout, is looking for pitches:

Do not pitch me without receiving pitch guidelines first. I am working my way through all of your messages and promise I will get back to you.

Excited to kick off my new role as Senior Editor at Late Checkout this week! I’m hitting the ground running, and here’s my official call for pitches from savvy food and travel writers and PR pros.

ABOUT LATE CHECKOUT

Late Checkout is a cheat sheet for jet setters and go-getters with a penchant for all things food, drink and travel. Whether it's the biggest trends in bars and restaurants, curated city guides, design inspiration, shoppable packing lists or noteworthy cultural moments, Late Checkout is here to make your life a little easier and a lot more enjoyable. Sleep in. We got you.

CALLING ALL FREELANCERS AND PR PROS

I’m on the lookout for smart, trend-driven ideas that align with our brand. Pitches should follow a newsworthy angle and fit one of our series templates. Familiarize yourself with our brand statement and existing content to ensure your pitch feels on-brand.

For Freelance Writers

• Send examples of your food or travel work (bonus points if you’ve got commerce chops).

• Compensation: $200 for 200 words, including five e-commerce product links with descriptions. Our stories are short and snappy but must pack a punch—so if you need a few extra words to complete your pitch, go for it.

HOW TO PITCH

Email daria@latecheckouttime.com with the subject line starting with “Pitch: ”. Pitches sent to other inboxes won’t be considered. Due to high email volume, please follow these instructions to ensure your idea gets a fair review. Don’t message me on LinkedIn about this, please just shoot me an email. Thank you!

Whether you’re a writer or a PR pro, I’d love to hear from you. Introduce yourself and request pitch guidelines before sending your ideas. I have a 15-page Google doc to share with you. Let’s create something amazing together!

Cheers to this new chapter—I can’t wait to read your pitches!

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

• Questions/submissions: daria@latecheckouttime.com

• Website: https://www.latecheckouttime.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Late Checkout is a digital publication that serves as a guide for individuals passionate about food, drink, and travel. It offers curated content on topics such as restaurant trends, city guides, design inspiration, and cultural events. The platform aims to enhance readers' experiences by providing insights and recommendations that make life more enjoyable. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Food and Beverage, Travel

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook 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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