Editorial Access: Fall Credentials, Newsroom Moves, and Open Calls
Media access and editorial opportunities across fashion, food, music, entertainment and technology.
Chicago International Film Festival
October 14–25 | Chicago, IL
Press accreditation is open for the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival. The 2026 application requires three recent published or broadcast samples covering film, arts or entertainment. Freelancers may apply.
Deadline: September 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
October 15–18 | New York City
The 19th annual festival brings more than 300 chefs, culinary personalities, restaurateurs, winemakers, mixologists, creators and entertainers to nearly 50 events across New York City. This year's programming includes appearances by Nobu Matsuhisa, Kwame Onwuachi, Andrew Zimmern, Rachael Ray, Bert Kreischer, Michael and Bryan Voltaggio and D-Nice.
Deadline: September 18, 2026
Apply for press and creator access
Mondo.NYC
October 13–16 | New York City
Mondo.NYC's 11th annual conference brings together music, technology, media, finance and entertainment executives with emerging artists. The 2026 program features more than 45 panels and conversations and 35+ artist showcases.
This year's reporting angles include AI and music technology, creator rights, streaming, music revenue, licensing and the changing economics of the music business. The lineup includes Recording Academy President Panos A. Panay, RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier, former Sony Music executive Julie Swidler and Variety Executive Music Editor Jem Aswad.
Media contact: press@mondo.nyc
American Film Market
November 10–15 | Los Angeles
The 2026 American Film Market returns to Los Angeles, bringing filmmakers, producers, distributors, sales companies and entertainment executives together for six days of industry activity.
For journalists covering film as a business, AFM offers access to the people behind the financing, production, sales and distribution of the content industry.
Credential deadline: October 14, 2026
Apply for AFM press credentials
Motor City Comic Con
November 13–15 | Novi, Michigan
Motor City Comic Con returns to Novi with a 2026 guest lineup spanning film, television, comics, animation, gaming and pop culture. This year's celebrity guests include James Marsters, Jack Quaid, Kyra Sedgwick, Martin Sheen, Chad Michael Murray and Maria Zhang. Comic creators include Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Pulido and Jim Starlin.
Location: Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI
EDITORIAL MOVES
Newsroom hires, promotions and industry transitions.
Leanna Julius
Food News Writer, Mashed
Leanna Julius joins Mashed as a Food News Writer, covering emerging conversations and news in food and culture.
About Leanna: Freelance writer and lifestyle journalist covering wellness, food, travel and intentional living. Her work includes contributions to The Everygirl.
Contact: LinkedIn
Brandon Pope
Political Reporter, FOX 32 Chicago
Brandon Pope joins FOX 32 Chicago as a Political Reporter covering Chicago and Illinois politics.
About Brandon: Emmy-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience in television, radio, digital and print. His previous work includes the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ, Block Club Chicago, Ebony and The Root.
Contact: LinkedIn
Angie Brayman
Editor & Promotions Producer, WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit
Angie Brayman joins WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit as Editor & Promotions Producer.
About Angie: Award-winning creative editor and video professional with experience in television, digital, film and branded content. Her work has included projects for OnStar, Ford and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Contact: LinkedIn
EDITORS ON THE HUNT
Current editorial calls for freelancers, contributors and journalists.
Asterisk Magazine | “Secrets”
Asterisk Magazine is accepting pitches for its Winter 2027 issue, “Secrets.” Editors are looking for deeply reported, evergreen stories on obscure histories, national security, cybersecurity, medical privacy, covert operations, secret money, deception and cover-ups.
About Asterisk Magazine: Asterisk is an online magazine focused on big, consequential questions across technology, science, economics and society. Its stories combine deep reporting, original research and accessible analysis, with a particular interest in topics that are overlooked, misunderstood or difficult to investigate.
Length: 3,000–5,000 words
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Pitch: submissions@asteriskmag.com
Narratively | Columns & Series
Narratively is seeking ideas for recurring columns, series and new storytelling formats across written, video, audio and illustrated work.
About Narratively: Narratively is a storytelling platform focused on original, character-driven stories about people, places and experiences that are often overlooked by mainstream media. The publication works across written, visual and audio formats and regularly experiments with new approaches to nonfiction storytelling.
Pay: $100–$1,000 per post, depending on format and reporting
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Arts Midwest | Michigan Writers & Storytellers
Arts Midwest is seeking writers and community documenters in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois for stories about creative people, artistic projects and cultural programming.
About Arts Midwest: Arts Midwest is a regional arts organization that supports artists, cultural organizations and creative communities across the Midwest. Its storytelling work highlights the people, projects and cultural traditions shaping the region.
Selected writing pitches pay $500 for a 500-word story. Selected video pitches pay $350, with Arts Midwest handling scripting, voice-over, editing and publishing.
Pitches should be stories that can be filmed or reported between October 1 and November 15.
Deadline: September 27, 2026
Real Simple | Contributors
Real Simple is expanding its contributor roster for stories covering culture, relationships, money, first-person experiences and women's lives.
About Real Simple: Real Simple is a lifestyle magazine published by Dotdash Meredith, covering food, home, money, relationships, health, beauty, culture and everyday life. The print magazine is published monthly, with select combined issues throughout the year.
Looking for: Reported features, personal narratives and timely stories with a strong point of view.
Business Insider | Q4 Freelancers
Business Insider is seeking new freelance writers for Q4, with current interest in stories about:
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Adult children and multigenerational housing
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Money and work within relationships
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Risky real-estate decisions
Deadline: Open
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