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Pitches wanted (lifestyle, travel, work, etc.) | ~38+ cents per word
🕑 Added 2025-07-22 21:00:22 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Mykenna Maniece, Associate Editor for Lifestyle and Entertainment at Insider, is looking for pitches:
I'm looking for more first-person pitches for Business Insider. If any of these topics resonate with you, submit your pitch through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQkS1wz6wbDCVrwp6d9SjLzFYD7eQzTlpcfZZ4kpHsX3ENqw/viewform
Unique ways Gen Z spends their time on the weekends
"Unconventional" but awesome living situations (Did you buy a house with your friends, spend an extended amount of time living with your in-laws, move to a remote area, etc.)
Big moves that didn't go as planned - especially abroad
Travel tips you swear by and why
Great retirement/career advice from a parent/grandparent/older relative you followed or plan to follow
Rates for these start at about $230 for 600 words. If we're interested in moving forward, I'll reach out. Thanks!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.insider.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Insider is a digital media company that provides news, analysis, and in-depth reporting on a wide range of topics, including business, technology, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Originally known for its focus on business news, Insider has expanded its coverage to include stories that appeal to a global audience, with a particular emphasis on providing timely, engaging, and easily digestible content. The platform is known for its mix of breaking news, original reporting, and features that offer insights into trending topics and cultural phenomena. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Lifestyle, Entertainment, Travel, Careers
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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