December 15th Stylist Suite News
As we close out the year and prepare to hit the ground running in January, this week’s Stylists Suite newsletter is all about positioning yourself for the right 2026 opportunities. That’s what strategy is all about - planning ahead for what you know and what you might not know is coming.
EDITORS ON THE HUNT
December may be wrapping up, but editors at Business Insider, The NY Times, and Conde Nast Traveler are still open for thoughtful story ideas for their readers. We’ve rounded up three of our personal favorite top media outlets who are YES actively looking for smart pitches.
BUSINESS INSIDER IS LOOKING FOR FIRST‑PERSON & LIFESTYLE PITCHES
Business Insider’s lifestyle team is currently open to first‑person story pitches on topics like travel, food, fashion, interior design, unique living experiences, career transitions, and life lessons. These pitches are typically for 600‑word pieces paying industry‑standard rates ($230+).
Submit your pitch here: https://lnkd.in/ewzK5cF9
THE LEAD (UK) IS OPEN TO FEATURE & INVESTIGATIVE PITCHES
The Lead is a UK‑based independent politics and culture magazine that welcomes freelance pitches on in‑depth features, investigations, and opinion pieces — particularly on social justice, housing, immigration, environment, and inequality. While not focused on U.S. topics exclusively, American‑centric stories that intersect UK or global policy, culture, or justice issues could be a fit.
Submit your pitches to: pitches@thelead.uk
BROWNSTYLE MAGAZINE IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THEIR WOMEN IN MEDIA 2026 CAMPAIGN
BrownStyle Magazine is currently accepting submissions for their Women in Media 2026 campaign, a special print edition set to release in March 2026. The campaign highlights women across the media industry, including journalists, editors, podcasters, media founders, and content creators, who are making meaningful contributions to storytelling and representation.
Submissions should be sent to brownstylemag@gmail.com with the subject line “Women in Media 2026.”
EDITORIAL MOVES
New titles, new power, new gatekeepers. These three editorial shifts signal storytelling is always changing guard. Get familiar with the new names at BUZZFEED, Brownstyle Magazine, and Atlanta’s Journal and Constitution - these are the voices shaping what gets greenlit in the new year.
KARTLON JAHMAL HERMAN, PROMOTED TO SENIOR EDITOR & OPERATIONS LEAD AT BUZZFEED
Meet Karlton Jahmal Herman, a devoted father and passionate journalist who loves sports, travel, hip hop, and pop culture. From interviewing stars like Patrick Mahomes and the cast of "The White Lotus" to managing BuzzFeed’s freelance newsletter and leading DI&B efforts, he is known for being reliable, thoughtful, and decisive.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlton-jahmal-herman/
MuckRack: https://muckrack.com/karlton-jahmal
D’SHONDA BROWN, NEW EDITORIAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT BROWNSTYLE MAGAZINE
Meet D'Shonda Brown, a Creative Director and Brand Storyteller who specializes in editorial, creative direction, and social media strategy for Black, brown, and marginalized communities. With over ten years of experience across entertainment, beauty, pharma, lifestyle, social justice, and wellness, she crafts purpose-driven campaigns that amplify under-represented voices and help brands build authentic connections by blending strategy, empathy, and design to inspire meaningful impact.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dshondabrown/
CHRIS JOYNER, NEW ROLE AS SENIOR EDITOR OF POLITICS AT THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Meet Chris Joyner, a veteran investigative journalist and deputy politics editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he has spent decades covering local and state government, political extremism, campaign finance, and ethics. He’s also the author of The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson, a true-crime book about a wrongful conviction, and is known for deep, thoughtful reporting that sheds light on complex issues.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-joyner-3912859/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJCChrisJoyner/
EDITORIAL ACCESS
2026 Award season is officially here, and credentials are closing even faster. This list of editorial events includes a combination of film festivals and Hollywood ceremonies offering media access in January.
37TH PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Date: January 2 to 12, 2026
Location: Palm Springs, California, United States
Overview: One of the first major stops on the road to the Oscars, this influential festival screens global cinema including many films that become Oscar contenders. The festival features the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala on January 3, press screenings, interviews, panels, and red carpet coverage opportunities.
Media credentials: https://psfilmfest.org/film-awards,
Marketing Team | Marketing@psfilmfest.org
NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW AWARDS GALA
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, New York, United States
Overview: This annual awards gala celebrates the best of the previous year’s cinema and is known for its early awards buzz. It is hosted with major industry figures and offers excellent press opportunities in a more intimate setting
Media credentials: https://nationalboardofreview.org/contact/ ,Orson Robbins-Pianka
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