Pitches wanted (politics, crime, controversies, etc.) | $300 to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE DAILY BEAST

Matt Taylor, National Editor of The Daily Beast, is looking for pitches:

I am (always) seeking new freelance pitches / contributors to national coverage at The Daily Beast. Please hit me up if you or someone you know should be on our radar. We love scoops—and people with fresh ideas.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $300-$500 per piece. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.

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

• Questions / submissions: matt.taylor@thedailybeast.com
• Website: https://www.thedailybeast.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Daily Beast delivers original reporting and sharp opinion in the arena of politics, pop-culture and power. Armed with irreverent intelligence, it seeks out scoops, scandals and stories about secret worlds. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Politics, Crime, Entertainment, Media, Innovation
• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are guidelines written by another editor 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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