December 22nd Edition - Stylists Suite Newsletter

I’m finding myself in that familiar in-between space — equal parts reflecting and waiting: closing chapters, planting seeds, staying open to those amazing clients, I'm manifesting and praying for, collaborations with friends and experiences I’ve planned and the ones that always show because of the work I do everyday.

EDITORS ON THE HUNT

We’ve found three editors at WIPO Magazine, Womanly Magazine, The Narratively storytelling platform, and PLANETIZEN Magazine are still open to story ideas for their audience of readers. If you have a story idea that fits, don’t let the fact that it’s the last week in December stop you from sending an email pitch this week.

WIPO MAGAZINE CALL FOR SPORTS RELATED IP STORY PITCHES

WIPO Magazine, the flagship publication of the World Intellectual Property Organization, is accepting freelance pitches on sports and intellectual property. They are looking for fresh angles on athlete branding, sports technology, broadcasting rights, and other IP issues in sports.

Email your pitch to: wipomagazine@wipo.int with the subject line: PITCH: Sports and IP

WOMANLY MAGAZINE IS OPEN TO PITCHES AND SUBMISSIONS FOR ISSUE NO. 09

Womanly Magazine is open to pitches and submissions for Issue No. 9, exploring loss, grief, and healing. This issue is in partnership with writer, entrepreneur, and innovator Rachel Cargle, founder and president of The Loveland Foundation, which provides free therapy to Black women and girls. Womanly is accepting illustration, poetry, essays, articles, film, and photography. 

The submission portal is open until January 15th. https://lnkd.in/ggHRFdax

NARRATIVELY IS ACCEPTING EPIC LONG FORM TRUE CRIME STORIES

Narratively is a storytelling platform that publishes in depth human centric narratives. They are actively seeking pitches for true crime stories that offer unique deeply reported angles, especially underreported communities and surprising twists. 

Pay starts at $1500 for accepted pitches.

Submit your pitches here: https://www.narratively.com/p/pitch-us

PLANETIZEN IS SEEKING FEATURE ARTICLES ON URBAN PLANNING TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Planetizen is a US based urban planning news and insights platform. They continuously accept pitches for feature articles offering expert analysis on urban planning, transportation, design, housing, and community issues. This is ideal for journalists with domain expertise or data driven reporting.
Email your pitch to:editor@planetizen.com with a concise proposal including headline idea, angle, why it matters now, and links to relevant clips.

EDITORIAL MOVES

These five editorial shifts listed below shows that things and times are always changing guard. Get familiar with the new names at The Associated Press, SHONDALAND, People and ESPN - these are the voices shaping what gets greenlit in the new year.

ABIGAIL (ABBY) LEE ANNOUNCES HER NEW POSITION AS WEEKEND ENGAGEMENT EDITOR AT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meet Abigail Lee who wrote on her LinkedIn page “I'm happy to announce that I have started a new full-time position as Weekend Engagement Editor at The Associated Press! I will be working on AP's digital team and contributing to audience engagement operations, including homepage curation, social media strategy and breaking news pushes. I'm very much looking forward to strengthening my skills in audience engagement while working with, and learning from, the incredible journalists at AP. Thanks to Virginia Alves and Josh Cornfield for bringing me onto the team!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-lee-adskj/

LOUIS GUBITOS STARTED A NEW POSITION AS VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE TECH & INNOVATION AT PEOPLE INC.

Meet Louis Gubitos; the Vice President of Creative Tech & Innovation at People Inc., where he leads initiatives at the intersection of creativity and technology to drive product innovation and digital experiences. With a background in digital design, development, and creative leadership, Gubitos has built teams and solutions across major media organizations. He previously served as Vice President of Development, Animation & Build at Dotdash Meredith, Senior Director of Creative Design & Build Solutions at Dotdash Meredith, and Interactive Web Director at Time Inc.. 

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgubitosi/

ELEANORE CATOLICO STARTED A NEW POSITION AS THE DETROIT EDITOR AT THE CONVERSATION US.

Meet Eleanore Catolico, the Detroit editor at The Conversation US where she commissions and edits stories about Detroit and Michigan for The Conversation's local news initiative. Eleanore has become an expert at conducting  outreach to academics at local universities and Detroit-area news outlets about their content needs.\

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanore-catolico-064b3752/

MICKEY O’CONNER IS STARTING A NEW POSITION AS AUDIO/VIDEO CONTENT LEAD AT SHONDALAND

Meet Mickey O’Conner, a digital content and storytelling leader with more than 15 years of experience in entertainment and the arts. He has held senior editorial roles at Real Simple and TVGuide.com, leading teams, shaping digital strategy, and driving significant growth in traffic, audience reach, and multi-platform content distribution.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-o-connor-b508314/

ROXANNA SCOTT HIRED AS TOP EDITOR AT ESPN

Meet Roxanna Scott, an experienced senior editor known for recruiting, managing, and developing top journalism talent while delivering unique, impactful storytelling across all media platforms. She excels at collaborating across teams to elevate high-performing, revenue-generating multimedia content.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanna-scott-4b006a41/
MuckRack: https://muckrack.com/roxscott
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rox_scott/

EDITORIAL ACCESS

January kicks off with the snowy premieres at Sundance and a lineup of film festivals and Hollywood events you won’t want to miss. Media access is limited, so here’s your guide to the top editorial opportunities this month as award season builds momentum toward the Oscars.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Date: January 22 – February 1, 2026
Location: Park City & Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is the United States’ premier independent film festival showcasing new work from American and international filmmakers. It features world premieres, screenings, panels, and industry gatherings, and draws journalists, critics, and publicists focused on film and media coverage. The 2026 edition will also include online events from January 29 – February 1.

Media credentials: https://www.sundance.org/about/press

SUPER BOWL LX

Date: February 8, 2026
Location: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California, United States
Overview: Super Bowl LX is the 2026 National Football League (NFL) championship game, the culmination of the 2025 season. It is one of the biggest media and entertainment events in the U.S., featuring the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show and extensive week‑long cultural and press activities across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Media credentials: https://www.sfbayareasuperbowl.com/super-bowl-lx-events/super-bowl-media-center?

98TH ACADEMY AWARDS

Date: March 15, 2026
Location: Dolby Theatre — Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Overview: The Academy Awards honor artistic and technical excellence in the film industry and are among the most influential awards in global entertainment. Journalists and publicists attend for red carpet coverage, nominee interviews, and industry networking around motion pictures released in the prior year.

Media credentials: https://www.oscars.org/oscars, https://www.oscars.org/press/signup?