Pitches wanted (dining, Boston) | $200-$300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EATER BOSTON

Want to write for Eater Boston? Here's how to pitch us:

We’re primarily seeking writers to contribute and update maps and guides on a freelance basis, although news and feature pitches will occasionally be considered. Before you pitch, please search the site archives to make sure that you’re sending a fresh idea.

Eater Boston occasionally commissions reported news and feature stories, although on a less regular basis than maps and guides. The key here is having a timely angle (why does this story need to be told right now?), a good handle on the scope of the story in the pitch (who are you going to talk to for the piece?), and the ability to demonstrate that the story brings something new to the table (has this been reported on before?).

To pitch, send a brief email to boston@eater.com with a subject line that headlines your idea (i.e., “PITCH: Jamaica Plain Map Update”), includes a brief summary of the pitch, and tells us why you’re the best writer for the job. It’d also be great to include a little bit about yourself, any relevant professional experience, and links to a couple of previous writing samples. No childhood food memories, please — we’re more interested in the reporting skills you bring to the table.

Read the full guidelines here.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Eater Boston pays $200-$300 per article. 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: boston@eater.com
• Website: https://boston.eater.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Eater is a digital media brand dedicated to all things food and dining. Eater’s coverage ranges from extensive city maps and travel dining guides marking all the best places to eat, punchy editorials exploring the cultural significance of what and how we eat, in-depth industry investigations, and light-hearted ruminations on food fads and cooking tips and tricks. More information here.
• Read through its selection of articles/stories, categorized into: Maps, Features, Food Guides
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• 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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