Pitches wanted (business, tech, money, etc.) | 50 cents to $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BUSINESS INSIDER

Grace DeGraaf, Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches: 

Grace DeGraaf is open to pitches for magazine-style analyses, reported explainers, and personal essays that make an argument on topics like business, tech, the economy, retail, work, and money. Currently, she is particularly interested in stories about personal experiences with scams, frustrating bureaucracy, or consumer issues. Examples include situations where managing paperwork becomes overwhelming or companies refuse to honor their policies. DeGraaf seeks pitches that shed light on these complexities of modern life. Rates range from $0.50 to $1 per word, depending on scope and experience. Pitches can be sent to gdegraaf@insider.com.

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

• Questions/submissions: gdegraaf@insider.com

• Website: https://www.businessinsider.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 stories/articles, categorized into: Economy, Work, Tech, Culture

• Review the submission guidelines here and 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 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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