Pitches wanted (travel, finance, lifestyle, etc.) | up to ~$1 per word
Added 2024-07-25 19:32:55 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE EXTRA MILE
Deadline: 25 July 2024 (any pitches that come in after the due date of July 25th can be emailed directly to digitalcontent@aca.aaa.com)
The Extra Mile from AAA is soliciting digital pitches for the 2025 season. We will be looking for pitches to support the following content areas, where our users and business lines have indicated interest:
TRAVEL
Please keep in mind that some travel content will need to connect to AAA’s strategic travel partners – a list of partners (hotel, car rental, air, cruise, tour, etc.) is available upon request. While specific partners do not need to be mentioned in content, in most cases any destination or product content needs to be something that can be sold by our Travel Advisors through our strategic partnerships. AAA Travel Advisors, travel experts, and leadership are available for interviews upon request to support any pitches you may have. Please note that travel tips and round-ups are what resonate most with our digital travel readers. Here are the areas of coverage we’re looking for in 2025 for travel:
General Travel Tips (air travel tips, cruising tips, car rental tips, travel scams, smart planning/spending, packing tips, airport statistics, helping travelers travel better/smarter, etc.)
Travel Tips for Diverse Travelers (LGBTQIA+, Black, disabled travelers, autism, etc.)
Food & Wine
Destination Roundups
Cruise (ocean, river, home port, new excursions, etc.)
Guided Vacations
All-Inclusive Vacations
Value of Travel Advisors
Adventure/Expedition Travel
Travel Technology Impacting Travelers
Eco-Tourism and Sustainability
Family Travel
Rail (routes, experiences, train enhancements, etc.)
Destination Weddings/Honeymoons
Hotels (Must be bookable by AAA or an approved partner in most cases)
Travel Inspiration Roundups (domestic and international)
48 Hours in Major Destinations (domestic and international)
MONEY/FINANCE
General budgeting advice, credit/credit card tips, consumer tips, identity theft, retirement tips, etc.
INSURANCE
Insurance education, auto/home/life/annuity tips and information, general insurance tips, consumer news, advice, etc.
HOME
Home care tips, home renovation, lawn tips, home and appliance maintenance, etc.
AUTOMOTIVE
Car maintenance tips and advice, car technology, DIY, consumer news, etc.
LIFESTYLE
Please submit your pitches using this Survey link by July 25, 2024. We request that you add each pitch separately in the SurveyMonkey link. This format allows us to keep things centralized and more organized. Any pitches that come in after the due date of July 25th can be emailed directly to DigitalContent@aca.aaa.com, as well as any ad-hoc pitches you may have throughout the year ahead. Please remember that our calendar fills up quickly, so we are unable to accommodate all pitches and do our best to make sure diverse voices are represented as a part of our content creation efforts.
In addition, we’re always looking to have more Extra Mile contributors. If you know a good writer that you think would be a good addition to The Extra Mile, please feel free to forward this email.
We will begin planning our editorial calendar in August and will be directly advising writers if specific pitches have been accepted for 2025 shortly thereafter. Agreements for stories will be issued approximately three months prior to the story’s live date on AAA.com, and are issued via DocuSign. We will continue to accept new pitches at any time, but they will be accepted based on need and plan availability. We may also reach out directly to see if you are interested in specific assignments we may have.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that AAA pays up to $1 per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: Via the webform (any pitches that come in after the due date of July 25th can be emailed directly to digitalcontent@aca.aaa.com)
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: The Extra Mile by AAA provides practical content focusing on travel, automotive, insurance, and financial advice. It includes tips for road trips, car maintenance, and destination guides. The site aims to enhance travel experiences and daily life efficiency by offering expert advice and detailed how-to guides. Key sections cover advice, destinations, trends, and personal finance management
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Advice, Destinations, Connect, Guides, Series
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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