Calls for Pitches and a Special Gift!

Hello, travel writers,


If becoming a travel writer — or brushing up on an old skill — is on your New Year’s resolution list but you missed our Black Friday sale, that’s OK. We’ve added a little discount for the holidays, which is also a great reminder that our course makes the perfect gift for the aspiring travel writer on your nice list as well.

Now through January 2, use the code “BATW25OFF” to score 25% off ANY and all of our classes — including e-books, individual courses, or the full suite.

Whether you’re gifting Be A Travel Writer to someone else or adding it to your own wish list, here are the instructions you need to know (or you could just forward this e-mail to the gift-giver in your life as a not-so-subtle hint):

Simply add any of the classes to your cart, select the "This is a gift" checkbox at checkout, and fill out the details of the lucky recipient — including a personalized note from you!

That’s it! It’s that simple. (And if you’d like a printable certificate like the one above to put under the tree, just send us a note at [email protected]. We’re happy to help you play Santa.)

By the way, if you’re looking for an even more affordable gift that keeps on giving, consider gifting access to our job board for just $40 for a whole year.

Now, onto all the places you’ll soon be able to pitch with your newfound or refreshed skills.

Calls for Pitches

Insider: Any food writers with access to Cousins Subs, Jimmy Johns, and Subway? Insider is looking for a food writer who has access to ALL three chains to compare sandwiches. See more.

Late Checkout: The new Senior Editor at Late Checkout is opening their call for pitches for savvy food and travel writers. See more.

Seven Days: Periodic reminder that they’re always open to pitches about Québec travel for an ongoing series at Vermont's Seven Days newspaper. See more.

Mommy Poppins: Is looking for talented freelance writers who can contribute 3-6 posts per month covering kid-centric topics such as playground openings, children's theater and the best places for animal encounters. See more.

Resonate: Is actively seeking new writers for Resonate, especially those eager to write about the places they call home. See more.

Glamour UK: Is looking to commission first-person beauty/ wellness pieces and would particularly love to hear from WOC writers. Email: [email protected]

SFGate: Is looking for freelance pitches. See more.

The Guardian: Is looking for researched pitches for long-form narratives [an arc! a story! characters! intrigue!]; essays [searing, searching, funny]; stories about gray areas and hard choices; people that give us hope; a sense of place. See more.

The Food Section: The Food Section, a daily newsletter covering culinary news and culture across the South — is open to pitches. See more.

Full-Time Job Openings

CNBC: Is hiring a Senior Correspondent who has a broad command of financial markets, business, economics, and geopolitics, with a proven track record of writing compelling, accurate and balanced business stories for a global audience. See more.

Chicago Tribune: Is looking for a reporter to join its sports team at the largest news organization in the Midwest. This reporter will be responsible for producing clear and contextualized stories about college sports on and off the field, with an emphasis on teams in Illinois and the Big Ten Conference as well as the occasional national story focused through a Midwestern lens. See more.

Boston Globe: Is looking for an experienced, digital-savvy journalist who is intimately familiar with the Boston and New England area to write and produce our daily flagship newsletter, Starting Point. See more.

Cal Matters: Is looking for two skilled reporters who share our passion for telling stories about how policies, or the lack thereof, impact people’s lives. See more. 

LA Times: The Los Angeles Times, California’s leading news source and the largest newsroom on the West Coast, is seeking a deputy editor to help oversee the day-to-day digital operations of our news site. See more.

Outside: Climbing is looking for a full-time Associate Editor to help shape the leading voice in the climbing world. This position is key in shaping Climbing’s editorial voice and building a strong connection with our audience, from beginners to seasoned experts. This is your chance to merge your passion for the sport with your writing, editing, and digital production talents to advance the source for climbing news, gear insights, and stories. See more.

Disney: Disney is looking for a world-class Senior Copywriter with a relentless passion for uncovering “the big idea,” and who has a mastery of writing, storytelling, and digital and social ideation. The ideal candidate will be proficient in current trends, have a keen understanding of omnichannel creative, and have a proven track record of delivering award-winning creative campaigns. See more.

Lonely Planet: Is creating the exciting new role of Guidebook Development Editor to fill its guidebooks with great ideas. This role will work with our new Consumer Insight function to continually improve the content and design of our guidebook series (working with a designer and cartographer) to meet the changing needs of travelers. See more.

Good News Magazine: Is looking for a food critic to be the voice and tastemaker of its local culinary scene. You will create compelling reviews that capture the essence of each dining experience, from flavor profiles to ambiance, providing our readers with honest, insightful, and captivating content. Your expertise will guide food enthusiasts through the diverse eateries our region has to offer, from bustling cafes to haute cuisine restaurants. See more.

Place We Love

Stacey is currently … as she says … “shredding the gnar” in Courchevel, France. It’s her first ski trip of the season, and she can’t stop texting about all the epic snow. Though her real favorite mountain will forever be Stowe, Vermont (it’s where her parents famously met as ski patrollers in the ‘70s), she does have plenty of love for other mountains. See the list she compiled of the 20 best ski resorts to try around the globe right now.

See you in class,

Stacey & Nina

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