Pitches wanted (military life) (worldwide) | $200+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BUSINESS INSIDER 

Jack Sommers, Editor at Business Insider, is looking for pitches:

I've taken a step back from working with freelancers in recent weeks but I'm resurfacing to say we're keen on interviews with serving military personnel about what their job is like. This would be in the as-told-to format like these ones. My email is jsommers@insider.com, you can pitch me or Kiera Fields.

Location: Anywhere!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $200+ per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.

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

• Questions/submissions: jsommers@insider.com
• Website: https://www.businessinsider.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Business Insider is a business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals. It offers the latest news, sharp analyses and insightful commentaries on finance, markets, retails, healthcare, etc. from around the world. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent As Told To 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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