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Updated: August 7, 2026

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MEDIA CREDENTIALS + INDUSTRY EVENTS

Art Basel Miami Beach 2026

December 4–6, 2026 | Miami Beach, Florida

Art Basel Miami Beach returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center bringing together leading galleries, collectors, artists, designers, and cultural figures from around the world. The fair has confirmed its 2026 dates, with partner announcements and exhibitor details expected ahead of the December event. Current Art Basel partners include global brands across travel, hospitality, and luxury categories, including Qatar Airways, Airbnb, and Preferred Hotels.

Media Credentials:
https://www.artbasel.com/press/accreditation

CES 2027

January 6–9, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV

CES remains one of the biggest opportunities for journalists covering technology, artificial intelligence, consumer products, automotive innovation, and the future of media. Qualified media, analysts, and creators can receive complimentary media credentials when registration opens.

Media Information:
CES Media Inquiries & Registration Information

Sundance Film Festival

January 21–31 | Boulder, Colorado

Sundance has announced that press accreditation is opening in August 2026, with the standard application window running August 17–October 22, 2026. The most recent announced sponsors include Adobe, Acura, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Audible, Hulu, United Airlines, Canon, Dropbox, World of Hyatt, IMDbPro, and Patagonia.

One of the most important festivals for independent film, documentary storytelling, and cultural reporting is moving to Boulder for 2027 for the first time. Press accreditation opens August 17, 2026.

Media Credentials:
Sundance Film Festival Press Accreditation

Detroit Auto Show 2027

January 14–24, 2027 | Huntington Place, Detroit, MI

Detroit's signature automotive event returns with media opportunities for journalists covering transportation, mobility, business, technology, design, and consumer trends. Qualified print, broadcast, and digital journalists can apply for media credentials beginning October 9, 2026.

Media Credentials:
Detroit Auto Show Media Credentialing

EDITORIAL MOVES

Newsroom hires, promotions, and industry transitions across digital and legacy media. Updated as moves are confirmed.

Yolanda Sangweni Named Interim Vice President of Podcasting at NPR

About Yolanda Sangweni:
Yolanda Sangweni is a journalist, editor, and audio executive known for her work at the intersection of culture, identity, entertainment, and storytelling. She previously served as Senior Director of Editorial Content at NPR and has held leadership roles at Essence, where she was Executive Digital Editor. In her new role as Interim VP of Podcasting at NPR, Sangweni will oversee the organization's podcast strategy and editorial direction across its growing audio portfolio.

About NPR:
NPR is one of the largest nonprofit media organizations in the United States, producing award-winning journalism across news, politics, culture, arts, and podcasts including NPR News Now, Fresh Air, Code Switch, and Life Kit.

Contact Yolanda:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandasangweni/

Michelle Baran Promoted to Senior Deputy Editor at AFAR

About Michelle Baran:
Michelle Baran has been promoted to Senior Deputy Editor at AFAR, where she helps shape coverage focused on travel, culture, destinations, and the experiences that connect people to the world. She has spent more than a decade covering travel, hospitality, and tourism, with expertise in service journalism, destination reporting, and industry trends.

About AFAR:
AFAR is a travel media brand covering global destinations, hotels, food, culture, and immersive experiences. The publication reaches travelers looking for meaningful experiences beyond traditional tourism coverage.

Contact Michelle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-baran/
AFAR Editorial Contact: https://www.afar.com/contact

Jody Quon Named Editor in Chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine

About Jody Quon:
Jody Quon is an award-winning visual journalist and editor known for her work in photography, visual storytelling, and creative direction. Before joining T Magazine, Quon served as Creative Director at New York Magazine and held senior visual roles at The New York Times.

About Her Role:
Announced in July 2026, Quon becomes the first editor in chief of T Magazine with a visual journalism background. She will lead the publication's editorial vision across fashion, design, culture, travel, and luxury storytelling as T continues to expand its global influence.

About T Magazine:
T: The New York Times Style Magazine covers fashion, beauty, design, travel, culture, and luxury through award-winning photography, profiles, and reported features.

Contact Jody:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyquon/
T Magazine Contact: https://www.nytimes.com/section/t-magazine

EDITORS COMMISSIONING STORIES

Who is actively looking for stories, writers, contributors, or editorial partners right now?

MIT Technology Review Seeking Pitches for Breakthroughs Issue

About MIT Technology Review:
MIT Technology Review covers the impact of emerging technologies on business, society, and the future. The publication explores how innovation shapes industries, communities, and everyday life through reported features, analysis, and expert-driven storytelling.

More About the Opportunity:
Editors are seeking reported pitches for the upcoming Breakthroughs issue, including narrative features, profiles, and deeply reported essays. This opportunity is a fit for journalists covering artificial intelligence, science, technology, business, innovation, and the intersection of technology and culture.

Deadline:
Friday, August 7, 2026

Pitch Information:
https://www.technologyreview.com/topic/pitching/

AARP Services Launching New Travel Website Seeking Writers

About the Opportunity:
Melanie Wynne, Travel Copy Editor at AARP Services Inc., announced on LinkedIn that the company is launching a new travel website under the direction of Katie Hammel and is currently commissioning stories from writers.

More About the Opportunity:
The new platform is seeking travel story ideas from writers around the world. Freelance journalists with expertise in destinations, experiences, culture, food, accessibility, and lifestyle travel should submit story ideas through the pitch form.

Pitch Information:
https://lnkd.in/ewBdPT4r

Appetito Magazine Accepting Freelance Pitches

About Appetito Magazine:
Appetito Magazine is a food and culture publication focused on Italian cuisine, travel, lifestyle, and the people shaping culinary traditions. Coverage includes features, recipes, travel stories, guides, and cultural storytelling.

More About the Opportunity:
The publication is accepting original freelance pitches with strong story angles focused on Italian food, culture, travel, and lifestyle. Writers should include their story idea, expected word count, timeline, and whether original photography is available.

Submission Information:
https://www.appetitomagazine.com/

Mslexia Magazine Inviting Pitches for Four-Part Writing Column Series

About Mslexia:
Mslexia is the UK's bestselling magazine for women who write, covering creative writing, publishing, and the business of being a writer.

More About the Opportunity:
Production Editor Maxine Davies announced that Mslexia is inviting pitches for a four-part column series. Writers should submit ideas of approximately 1,000 words per column within one of three categories: craft, creativity, or career.

Deadline:
Friday, August 14, 2026

Submission Information:
Email: debbie@mslexia.co.uk
Subject line: COLUMN PITCH

ProPublica Emerging Reporters Program 2026–2027 Accepting Applications

About ProPublica:
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom known for investigative journalism focused on issues of public interest, accountability, and social impact.

More About the Opportunity:
The Emerging Reporters Program supports undergraduate student journalists interested in investigative reporting through mentorship with ProPublica journalists, a $9,000 stipend, and funding to attend a journalism conference.

The program includes:
• $9,000 stipend paid throughout the program
• One-on-one mentorship from investigative reporters
• Conference participation with travel and accommodations covered

Deadline:
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Application Information:
https://wp.me/p23f03-mWw

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