Pitches wanted (L.A. food culture, transit, gentrification) | ~$150 to $250 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: L.A. TACO

What's up, freelance writers. L.A. TACO is currently accepting pitches! Specifically, we are emphasizing pitches for local, neighborhood-based food culture and stories that have to do with transit and gentrification. This means profiles of important neighborhood food figures, guides and lists on the best things to eat in your 'hood', and anything that shows the nuances and intersections of tacos and the other unique dishes of our beautiful city. Join our street-level media revolution and be a part of James Beard Award-winning food news coverage. We are proud to be a stepping stone for first-time writers without experience and of course, our rates are competitive. As long as you are passionate and have something to say, we are here to listen and our team is here to give you a shot. No pitch is too wild. Send all pitches to editor@lataco.com

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $150-$250 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: editor@lataco.com
• Website: https://www.lataco.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: L.A. TACO is a source of news and information covering food, culture, and community in the metropolitan area. It aims to bring raw and street-level journalism from all corners of L.A. county. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Neighborhoods, News, Tacos, Guides
• 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 paragraph 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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