Pitches wanted (travel) | ~30 to 50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SPECIALIST

Eva Sandoval, BBC Travel Specialist Editor, is looking for pitches:

I'm running BBC Travel's new column, The Specialist, and I'm now open for pitches. Here's what I'm looking for:

The SpeciaList runs destination guides from the POV of a local expert. Your pitch should include

• A cool city (and why cover it now)
• Your angle, relating to the city's culture (i.e., Best Pizza in NYC, but not that bc we've already done it!)
• The expert you'll interview

Who is the expert? (i.e., "SpeciaList"). They're an industry authority who is compelling - why should our readers care about their opinion? But they're also someone whose POV isn't biased.

Your expert is the selling point of your pitch, so please be sure to vet them carefully. Will they have excellent insider recommendations and tell an interesting story as well?

Check out our recent articles to get a better feel for what we're looking for. If you have something that fits the bill, email me at eva dot sandoval dot freelance dot bbc dot com. I look forward to seeing your ideas!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that BBC Travel pays 30-50 cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.

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

• Questions/submissions: eva.sandoval.freelance@bbc.com
• Website: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: BC Travel tells awe-inspiring, immersive travel stories to curious readers who want to learn about the world. It is fuelled by new, unexpected and emotionally engaging stories from a global community of editors, writers, photographers and video journalists who provide a trusted perspective on the world of travel. BBC Travel tells stories with unexpected angles – on themes such as culture, food, discovery and adventure. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent The SpeciaList articles/stories on its website.
• 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 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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