Media Credentials Closing Today + Editor Moves & Freelance Opps — June 12
EDITORIAL ACCESS: Media Credentials Opening & Closing June 12.
Nike Outdoor Nationals:
Thursday, June 18 through Monday, June 22, 2026.
Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon
About the Nike Outdoor Nationals: The Nike Outdoor Nationals is a premier annual track and field championship for elite middle school and high school athletes in the United States. Organized by the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation (NSAF), it is traditionally held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, giving young athletes the chance to compete at a legendary stadium.
Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech Awards
September
Deadline for Application: Today June 12th
Location: New York City
About the Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Awards celebrate groundbreaking technological breakthroughs and emerging innovations that are poised to shape the future of various industries. The awards spotlight cutting-edge research, products, services, and features that show immense potential to revolutionize how we live and work in the coming years.
About the Next Big Things in Tech Awards: The final deadline for the Next Big Things in Tech Awards closes at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Electric Forest Festival
June 25–28, 2026
Location: Rothbury, Michigan
Description: For your subscribers covering the music festival circuit, immersive arts, or creative set design, this massive, visually stunning music and arts festival in Michigan is a premier destination. The media application requires a detailed editorial coverage plan and a formal assignment letter from an editor. They are looking for distinct storytelling around the festival community, making it a strong fit for independent culture reviewers and photojournalists.
Application Link: https://www.electricforest.com/media/
Chicago Summer Music Series
June 22 and June 25, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Millennium Park)
Description: The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has a hard June 12 press application cutoff specifically for the late-June installments of its acclaimed summer music series. These free, high-profile concerts draw major national artists spanning global rhythms, soul, and contemporary sounds, making them highly sought-after assignments for regional lifestyle writers and entertainment bloggers.
Palm Springs International ShortFest
June 23–29, 2026 |
Location: Palm Springs, California
Industry and media accreditation deadlines are in early June, making this a last-call opportunity for film journalists seeking access to one of North America's premier short-film showcases and emerging filmmaker markets.
Application Link: https://psfilmfest.org/shortfest/industry-and-media-accreditation
New York Film Festival (NYFF64)
September 25–October 12, 2026 | New York, New York
Press accreditation is expected to open in mid-July. One of the most influential film festivals in America and a must-watch opportunity for film critics, entertainment reporters, and culture writers.
EDITORS ON THE HUNT
Renaissance Traveler is actively seeking Travel freelancers
RT is building a platform for curious minds, bold storytellers, and modern Renaissance thinkers who believe exploration still has the power to transform us.
Pitches can also be sent to annamarie@createbuzznow.com
National Geographic is looking for great animal pitches.
Sail Away Magazine is looking for freelancer contributors to help build their independent cruise media outlet.
They’re currently looking for freelance contributors including:
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Cruise content creators
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YouTube presenters
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Social media support
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Writers and bloggers
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Video editors
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Cruise news researchers
Whether your passion is luxury cruising, budget travel, solo cruising, family cruising or cruise history, they’d love to hear from you. Remote roles are available. As a UK-based publication, they are looking for applicants from the UK that have a basic understanding of the UK cruise market.
Full details can be found in the job description below.
📩 jay.cannon@sailawaymagazine.com
Ori Magazine and Arc'teryx are accepting proposals for their Women's Creative Grant.
The Arc'teryx x Ori Women's Creative Grant is an initiative designed to elevate female storytellers globally. It awards one winning individual (or creative team) $5,000 in grant funding and a feature in the upcoming print edition of Ori Magazine. A runner-up also receives an Arc'teryx Academy photography prize.
Serviette, a magazine about food, culture, science, and history, is looking for pitches
Deadline is today June 12.
Serviette, a magazine about food, culture, science, and history, is looking for pitches of reported stories, profiles, personal essays, Q&As, infographics, photo essays, and comics for Issue 09 on the theme "Food is War, Food is Peace." They welcome writers, photographers, and illustrators.
For Issue 09 of Serviette, the theme is "Food is War, Food is Peace." Editors are seeking compelling stories that explore how what we eat is tied to conflict, survival, culture, and power. They pay $1 per word for standout human storytelling and strictly prohibit AI-generated content at any stage of the process.
Send us your ideas for reported stories, profiles, personal essays, Q&As, infographics, photo essays or comics—we want to see it all.
Please reach out to hello@serviettemag.com
EDITORIAL MOVES
Andee Gosnell Started a new position as Social Media Editor at Food & Wine
About Andee Gosnell: Andee Gosnell is the Associate Food Editor at Food & Wine, where she works on recipe development, food testing, and culinary content. Her background includes food photography, recipe creation, and culinary arts, bringing both editorial and kitchen expertise to her role.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Andee's Contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andee-mckenzie
Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/andee-gosnell
Gabby Rosenthal Started a new position as Influencer Marketing & Creator Engagements Manager at General Motors
About Gabby Rosenthal: In her new role, she will help lead influencer partnerships, creator collaborations, and brand engagement initiatives across General Motors' portfolio of automotive brands. Previously a journalist and content creator, Rosenthal brings experience in storytelling, audience engagement, and digital media to the position.
Gabby's Contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabbyrosenthal
Ella Mangan announced that sheI will be joining Harper's Bazaar as a Fashion Assistant in their New York office!
About Ella Mangan: a fashion, marketing, and journalism student whose work includes editorial-style writing, fashion analysis, and digital media projects. She has contributed case-study and portfolio work related to Harper’s Bazaar, focusing on fashion storytelling, branding, and editorial concepts.
Email: ellamangan78@gmail.com
Instagram: @ellamangan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellamangan
Website/Portfolio: https://ellamangan.com
"I am so excited to announce that I will be joining Harper's Bazaar as a Fashion Assistant in their New York office"
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