EDITORS ON THE HUNT

CONDE NAST TRAVELER IS LOOKING FOR STORIES

Condé Nast Traveler is currently accepting pitches from writers with strong story ideas. Editors are looking for pieces that highlight where you went, why you chose that location, and what you discovered there. You can pitch to sections like Women Who Travel, Destination Guides, Outdoors, and Cruising. 

Rates start at $300 for 500–600 words. 

NEW LINES MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR PITCHES 

News Lines Magazine is an international publication focused on current events, culture, and politics. Editorial Director Rasha Elass is currently seeking U.S. coverage in both long-form and short-form story formats.  She encourages writers to DM her on Twitter with compelling ideas. or, if that isn’t an option, to submit pitches directly here: https://newlinesmag.com/pitch/

Rates are usually $800 per article, $600 for shorter pieces.

REMEZCLA IS LOOKING FOR 420  PITCHES

Remezcla is a digital media platform covering Latinx culture and entertainment. Editor Alexis Hodoyan-Gastelum is currently seeking pitches for 420 content, conversation-driven pieces, and interviews from writers who understand the Latineexperience.

Rates start at $200, with details discussed via email. Send your pitch to alexis@remezcla.com, and include a small bio with your social media handles and a few byline links.

THE BREAK—DOWN IS LOOKING FOR PITCHES

The BREAK—DOWN is a London-based, not-for-profit print and digital journal that explores how capitalism shapes—and is being reshaped by—the environment. The publication is currently seeking pitches focused on climate and environmental issues in China. Print features pay £650 (about $871 USD) for pieces up to 3,000 words. Online essays are paid at $.20 per word, with a typical maximum of £350 (about $408 USD).

See more details in their pitch guide. 

Email pitches to pitching@break-down.org with “ISSUE 4” or “ONLINE” in the subject line. Deadline: April 27

NEW YORK MAGAZINE IS SEEKING PITCHES

Featured editor Jacob Rosenberg of New York Magazine is working within both news and politics categories and is currently seeking creative, straight-to-the-point pitches.  Send it to this email: jacob.rosenberg@nymag.com 

BUSINESS INSIDERS ARE LOOKING FOR WRITERS & PITCHES 

Editor Frank Olito of Business Insider is looking for writers with whom he can collaborate and provide essay-based ideas on family businesses, college, recent graduates, or parents of college graduates. 

To submit the pitches, send them through  Frank’s pitch form

Pay rate: $220 for 600 words.

EDITORIAL MOVES

The media world is buzzing with thrilling transformations! From cutting-edge fashion reporting and vibrant newsletter editing to great visual journalism and savvy commerce strategy. They’re not just reporting events—they’re crafting influential stories that resonate across platforms and awaken innovative creativity and crystal-clear insights. Be prepared for an exciting journey into media!

THE NEW YORK TIMES NAMES YOLA MZIZI AS FASHION REPORTER. 

About Yola: Yola Mzizi is a fashion reporter at The New York Times. With South African roots, her path into journalism was shaped by experiences across cultural and academic spaces in four countries: South Africa, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the United States. Through her work, fashion serves as a lens for understanding how culture and identity continue to evolve, reflecting her growing influence in modern journalism.

Instagram: @yolamzizi

Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/yola-mzizi

Portfolio: https://yolamzizi.com

THE NEW YORK TIMES (USA) APPOINTS LI GOLDTSEIN AS NEWSLETTER EDITOR, COOKING. 

About Li: Li Goldstein is a New York–based food and culture journalist currently serving as associate newsletter editor at Bon Appétit and Epicurious focusing on food, dining, and lifestyle content, as well as, producing newsletters and contributing written stories across both platforms. Her bylines include Yahoo, MSN, and Bon Appétit, among others. 

Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/li-goldstein

Instagram: @li.goldtsein

CHASE SUTTON IS THE NEW DEPUTY EDITOR, VISUALS AT POLITICO 

About Chase: Chase Sutton is a New York City–based photo editor whose work spans live news and magazine storytelling. Chase began his career as a sports photo editor, later serving as a senior multimedia editor and senior photographer/reporter at The Daily Pennsylvanian. He then moved into a full-time photo editor role before becoming Deputy Editor, Visuals, at POLITICO, where he creates the must-see visuals for must-read stories.

Instagram: @chasesutton99

KAREN TIETJEN IS THE NEW SENIOR COMMERCE OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIST AT FORBES YETTED 

About Karen: Karen Tietjan is a content strategist and writer with more than a decade of experience. Her work appears across platforms such as Dotdash Meredith, Bustle Digital Group, and The Zoe Report, as well as various lifestyle, pet, and travel publications. Much of her work centers on refining library content

Portfolio: https://karentietjen.contently.com/

Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/karen-tietjen/articles

Instagram: @karen.teitjen89

JORDAN MURRAY IS THE NEW SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSOCIATE AT SHOP TODAY DIGITAL!

About Jordan: Jordan Murray is a digital creator, writer, and editor who focuses on beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment. Her celebrity interviews have appeared in The Zoe Report, Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, and Glamour UK. Through her platform, Jordan Delight, she shares styling tips, outfit inspiration, makeup peeks, vlogs, and movie commentary, producing a space where everyday style transforms into captivating, story-driven content.

Instagram: @thejordannicole

Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/jordan-murray

Portfolio: https://latrendygirl.wixsite.com/my-site-2

EDITORIAL ACCESS: 

When it comes to wellness, food, and culture, these events unite people around shared experiences and a sense of community. 

BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS IS HOSTING THE 2ND ANNUAL BEAUTY JUSTICE CONFERENCE

Date: April 20, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

The Black Women for Wellness Beauty Justice Conference brings together advocates, experts, and community members to engage in a conversation about beauty, health, and environmental stress for Black women and girls, through workshops and inclusive programs that highlight safer beauty practices and community perspectives. 

Press:https://bwwla.org/black-women-for-wellness-2nd-annual-beauty-justice-conference-returns/

BLACK WOMEN IN FOOD 

Date: April 23–25, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Black Women in Food brings a sense of excitement that builds before you even arrive—the anticipation of new ideas, fresh connections, and meaningful conversations. Through inspiring talks and networking moments, it creates a space where opportunity, energy, and community come together.

Press: https://www.blackwomeninfood.org/summit

BLACK FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Dates: April 24–26, 2026

Location: Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson (Charleston), South Carolina, USA

The Black Food Truck Festival is a celebration of Black-owned food trucks, music, and gathering, bringing together cooks, vendors, and creatives for a cultural adventure. The festival comes with live entertainment, craft markets, signature nightlife events, and, of course, community memories. 

Press: https://www.blackfoodtruckfestival.com