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Hello, travel writers,
We’re going to get right to it today as we both are under some tight deadlines (you get it!) but keep scrolling for this week’s opportunities, and don’t forget 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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Calls for Pitches
Real Simple: RS is broadening its editorial coverage and looking to grow its roster of contributors. Seeking writers who can pitch, report, and write digital features across culture, finance, and relationships. See more.
Moneywise : Is growing, and looking for talented freelance writers to grow with. If you write about personal finance, investing, banking, real estate, or the economy, they want to hear from you. See more.
MIT Tech Review: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Kids. It’s looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays. See more.
Earth Island: Is looking for on-the-ground reports as well as personal essays, reflections, and think pieces of varying lengths. It offers a $500 flat fee for shorter pieces under 1,000 words; $750-$1,500 for longer reports and essays between 1,500 and 3,000 words; $500 for interviews; and $400 for book reviews. See more.
Backpacker: Is looking for a couple of absolute gear nerd freelancers to take on the Gear Guides on Packs and Tents. See more.
Full-Time Job Openings
Travel + Leisure: Is hiring a Deputy Editor, responsible for content creation (assigning, editing, writing, ideating) across print and digital. This would include, in addition to working 11 print issues a year, working on SIP and digital issues; developing new lines of revenue streams (events, newsletters) alongside the EIC and SVP/GM; and managing new signature tentpoles for the brand. See more.
SI Swimsuit: Is looking for a Digital Writer to join the team covering Swimsuit content, travel, and trending stories across fashion, celebrity news, and pop culture. See more.
Allure: Is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Senior News Editor to shape and drive the brand’s daily coverage across beauty, wellness, and culture. See more.
USA Today: Is seeking a creative and trend-savvy New Media Writer/Reporter to cover the fast-evolving world of influencers, podcasts, and digital creators. This role will focus on identifying emerging talent, reporting on news in the influencer and podcast space, and exploring opportunities for partnerships that resonate with our audience. See more.
Good Housekeeping: Good Housekeeping is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Assistant Commerce Editor to support the creation and optimization of trusted, product-driven content. See more.
See you in class,
Stacey & Nina
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