Pitches wanted (deep narrative dives, trend reporting, etc.) | $1.50 to $2 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COSMOPOLITAN

Erin Quinlan, Features Director at Cosmopolitan, is looking for pitches:

Periodic reminder that the Cosmo features team exists in a state of eternal need for bold, buzzy, high-impact storytelling that captures the current moment and reflects the experiences of young women specifically. Now commissioning for fall and beyond at rates of $1.50 to $2 per word.

We specialize in developing deep narrative dives, distinctive trend reporting, accountability journalism, embedded dispatches, profiles of fascinating figures, and more. Every feature is a unicorn! The central qualities we seek are originality, relevance, and smarts.

In the months ahead, we’d also love to explore more data visualization, social-first storytelling, video-driven projects. I love a longform read, but not every story needs to be an 8-page wall of text. Offbeat proposals definitely encouraged.

If you’re a journalist with a juicy idea, I’d be honored to hear from you: erin.quinlan@hearst.com. Thank you in advance!

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

• Questions/submissions: erin.quinlan@hearst.com

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

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Cosmopolitan is a global media brand that focuses on empowering young women through content related to fashion, beauty, relationships, career, health, and entertainment. The publication features a mix of in-depth articles, personal essays, and advice columns, along with interviews and stories that highlight current trends and issues relevant to its audience. Known for its bold and candid approach, Cosmopolitan aims to inspire and entertain readers while providing practical tips and insights. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Long Reads, Print Magazine

• 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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