Pitches wanted (Food, Gulf Coast) | up to 50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHRON

John-Henry Perera, Food and Gulf Coast Editor at Chron, is looking for pitches:

Here's some of the amazing work they've done so far:

• Erica Cheng nabbed a first look at a landmark Kroger opening in Houston's Southside that spells a seismic shift for the Ohio-based grocer: https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-kroger-hispanic-store-18366112.php
• Chris Gray did a deep dive into a unique landmark in Galveston: A Walmart that might be the most haunted Walmart in the country: https://www.chron.com/life/travel/article/galveston-haunted-walmart-ghosts-18355302.php
• And we also brought back Tacos Y Mas columnist Marco Torres! Here's a profile of a Downtown spot that used to be a Burgerim before the owner had to do a hard pivot: https://www.chron.com/food/article/downtown-houston-taco-burgerim-18366766.php

We're accepting pitches! Darla Guillen Gilthorpe and others have already contributed some fantastic work that illustrates our fantastic culinary scene. Please shoot me an email!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Chron pays up to 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):

• Submissions: johnhenry.perera@chron.com
• Website: https://www.chron.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: In addition to delivering in-depth coverage of local issues, the Houston Chronicle is committed to covering state, national and international news. The newspaper operates a news bureau that provides coverage of issues of special interest to residents of Houston and Texas. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent food stories/articles 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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