Hello, travel writers,

It’s been another tough week in media (we’re sure you’ve already heard all about The Washington Post), but NeimanLab released its Predictions for Journalism in 2026, and while it’s not all sunshine there either, some of it has us truly excited for what’s ahead. See: “AI will force us to be more ambitious, more human storytellers.” In our Writing a Winning Feature class with Rachel Chang, we talk all about nailing this type of travel writing.

Keep scrolling for more on what Rachel’s been up to, plus this week’s job openings and calls for pitches. As always, you can subscribe to our job board for WAY more jobs each week, including calls for pitches, full-time, part-time, and copywriting roles, updated daily, for just $4/month or $40/year.

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AllRecipes: Route 66 turns 100 this year, and Allrecipes is putting together an editorial package focused on the food culture that still thrives along the route today. It’s less interested in straight history and more interested in stories about food as connection—mom-and-pop diners, immigrant traditions, comfort dishes, and roadside stops that feel like a piece of home when you’re far from it. See more.

DiningOut: Is Looking for talented writers in New York City and Phoenix to contribute to DiningOut Magazine's upcoming website launches there. See more.

Discover Germany: Is looking for 2026 contributions. It’s open to pitches and submissions exploring travel, culture, lifestyle, food, adventure, and everything in between in the DACH region. All paid opportunities. See more.

Business Insider: BI is looking for more personal essays, travel stories, flight upgrades, ferry rides, the works! See more.

Business Insider: Is looking for fun, buzzy story ideas featuring home and kitchen products that have solved a problem in your own space. Found a perfect organization strategy for your one-bedroom apartment? Can’t live without a new, trending kitchen appliance? It wants to hear about it! See more.

The Pioneer Woman: The Pioneer Woman is looking for an ambitious and creative Lifestyle Editor to help shape the future of one of Hearst’s largest and most beloved lifestyle brands. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on editor who is passionate about food, home, shopping, and service-driven storytelling—and excited to grow audience, impact, and revenue through smart, engaging content. See more.

Late Checkout: The Social Media Manager for Late Checkout is a creative, plugged-in marketer who lives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and scroll-stopping content. You build brand love and drive revenue through smart content creation, thoughtful distribution, partnerships, and data-driven digital engagement—all while keeping things fresh, timely, and on-trend. See more.

Elle Decor ($135k): ELLE Decor is seeking an ambitious, ideas-driven Features Director to help shape the voice, narrative vision, and cultural relevance of one of the world’s leading design brands. This is a senior editorial leadership role for a creative editor with exceptional story sense and a passion for design, art, and the way we live now—across print, digital, social, and emerging platforms. See more.

TravelZoo: Travelzoo is seeking a Photo Editor to join its team in New York. Its Photo Department brings travel, entertainment, and lifestyle deals to life through high-quality visual content. The Photo Editor is an experienced role that is both technical and editorial. The position requires a keen eye for travel and lifestyle photography. See more.

Elle: ELLE is seeking a Culture Writer to help shape smart, stylish, and culturally fluent coverage across entertainment, arts, and celebrity. This role plays a key part in defining ELLE’s voice in culture—spotlighting what matters now and what’s coming next for a curious, engaged audience. See more.

Anyone who knows writer/editor Rachel Chang knows how passionate she is about the things she loves, from SNL to boy bands to travel. Her enthusiasm is contagious, so it’s no surprise she took the Super Bowl as an opportunity to get Vogue readers excited about her hometown. And yes, we think we’re in love with Santa Clara County now too. Best of all, Rachel proves once again that there’s always a travel angle to be pitched. You can read it here.

See you in class,

Stacey & Nina