Pitches wanted (travel, culture, lifestyle, etc.) | $200 to $300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MATADOR

Matador Network is seeking freelance pitches across a broad range of topics. Please spend some time browsing the various categories on our site to see what types of stories and topics we do and do not cover.

Rates range from $200 to $300 depending on the depth of research and interviews, writer experience, and photo availability.

HERE ARE A FEW RECENT ARTICLES WE REALLY LIKED:

• Sober Music Festivals: Where and How to Party Alcohol-Free

• Yosemite Entry Reservations May Become Permanent. But Should They?

• How to Sail Through Indonesia's Most Remote Corners on a 16th-Century Wooden Ship

• Duck Farts at Ernie’s: Finding the 'King of Alaskan Drinks' in Sitka

TO APPLY:

• Please share examples of relevant past published work (3-4 URLS and/or a portfolio link)

• Include your pitch (A brief summary of your idea, why it's compelling, why you should write it, etc)

• Please include a proposed headline that matches Matador's tone and style

• A brief background of your writing experience

• Please include your email address in the pitch

YOU DO NOT NEED TO INCLUDE:

• Proposed word counts or deadlines

• Your phone number

• Links to photos

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PITCH:

• Please, please -- do not follow up with editors via email. We have one editor who reviews pitches and often get 200-300 pitches per call.

• Because of that: if you don't hear from us after two weeks, please consider it a pass. But we appreciate your time!

• You can only submit this form one time. If you include more than one pitch, please separate them clearly in the form.

• Do not submit entire articles

• Do not use this form to propose anything other than editorial articles (no partnerships, social media content, PR agencies, etc)

• We will be assigning articles on an unscheduled basis, based on both a compelling pitch and our changing monthly budgets.

• Finally: please do not pitch hotel reviews, listicle-style round ups, affiliate content, blog-style trip recaps, or stories around future travel -- wait until you're back to pitch us.

We look forward to reading your pitches, and thank you!

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://matadornetwork.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Matador Network is a digital travel publication that focuses on adventure, culture, and exploration. It offers travel guides, stories, and personal essays that highlight unique destinations and cultural experiences around the world. The platform aims to inspire and inform travelers by providing resources on sustainable travel, outdoor adventures, and off-the-beaten-path journeys. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Travel, Culture, Food and Drink, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Outdoor

• 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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