Pitches wanted (automotive) | 75 cents to $1 per word
Added 2024-03-05 21:37:00 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CAR AND DRIVER
Elana Scherr, Senior Features Editor at Car and Driver, is looking for pitches:
Call for Pitches: If any of you talented journalists have an automotive idea, send it my way. I cover features for Car and Driver. Contact: elana.scherr@hearst.com
Rates are variable depending on the kind of story, but most features are .75-1/word. No cutoff for pitches, we're always interested in automotive ideas.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Questions/submissions: elana.scherr@hearst.com
- Website: https://www.caranddriver.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Car and Driver is a print and digital magazine covering the newest car offerings, showcasing car culture, and helping people shopping for a car. Its online ranking system breaks down vehicle segments to help shoppers make informed decisions. In addition to sharp and unbiased reviews, its features and columns allow its readers to ride shotgun with the world's finest automotive writers. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Reviews, News, Shopping Advice
- 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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