Stylists Suite News - August 1 Edition
The summer is almost over.
EDITORS LOOKING FOR PITCH STORIES
This week, editors across top publications are opening the door for new voices and new ideas so why can’t that be you? If you’ve got a timely story, a unique perspective, or a feature ready to pitch, now’s your chance. Check out who’s looking for writers and what they’re seeking below, and don’t hesitate to reach out with your best ideas.
BUSINESS INSIDER EDITOR IS LOOKING FOR FREELANCE WRITERS
Stephanie Pitera Statile, Editor of Business Insider, is looking for essays on culture, short, written-through features with a timely peg on design, fashion, or culture, currently picking in August
Fill out mb@family.style
U.S. NEWS & WORLD EDITOR IS LOOKING FOR FREELANCE WRITERS
Nicola Wood, Senior Travel Editor of U.S. News & World Report, is looking for a freelance cruise writer who knows the ins and outs of Silversea Cruises (who has recently been involved)
Contact nwood@usnews.com
BETCHES MEDIA IS LOOKING FOR PITCHES
Katie Corvino, Vice President of BETCHES Media, is looking for engaging writers to deliver compelling pitches that spark conversations around trending news, internet culture, friendship, and insightful articles.
Contact melaniewhyte@betches.com
AFAR MAGAZINE SEEKS FREELANCE WRITERS
AFAR is always on the lookout for great stories that fit into travel storytelling. Instead of more traditional aspirational lifestyle travel stories, AFAR seeks to tell the stories of places and the people who live there. They only publish 4 times a year, so plan ahead.
For feature stories, photo essays, and personal essays: AFAR is looking for richly reported stories that evoke a sense of place, inspire wanderlust, and ideally teach the reader something new about the world.
Feature stories typically run 1,500–2,500 words, though we are open to considering stories that are shorter or longer.
Contact: Katherine LaGrave at klagrave@afar.com. Send pitches for photo essays to Michelle Heimerman at mheimerman@afar.com.
To pitch a travel news story, email Michelle Baran at mbaran@afar.com.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
Looking for: Deeply reported features, analysis on politics, culture, tech, and social trends with a preference for big, original reporting with fresh angles on major story ideas.
Rate: $1–$2+ per word
Contact: submissions@theatlantic.com
THE SPRUCE IS LOOKING FOR GARDEN EXPERTS
Michelle Mastro, a freelancer Writer and Journalist @Mastro1Michelle sent a tweet.
“For The Spruce, I am looking for garden experts able to cover The Best Common Perennials You Should Plant in August and Why. Please reach out if this is something you can help with!”
DAME MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR STORY IDEAS
Looking for: Unexpected, emotional, human-centered reported stories
Rate: $350–$750 per piece
INTRODUCING NEW EDITORS
I’m always happy to be the one to introduce you to familiar faces in new leadership roles at some of our favorite publications. So this week is like all the others, meet three talented, and experienced editors stepping into key roles at Family Style, House Digest, and PEOPLE’s Society and Culture team. Take a moment to learn about their backgrounds and how you can connect. It’s a great time to introduce yourself and share your latest ideas.
MEKA BOYLE. the New Article Editor at Family Style.
Introducing Meka Boyle, the New Article Editor at Family Style. Her journalism career started mid-pandemic and over time grew her skills bylines in The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, ARTness, and DAZED.
Instagram: mekachu
Email:t mekaboyle@gmail.com
Website: https://www.mekaboyle.com/
JULIANA LUMAJ. NEW SENIOR LEAD NEWS EDITOR AT HOUSE DIGEST.
Introducing Juliana Lumaj. New Senior Lead News Editor at House Digest. Juliana is a proud Detroit native who began her professional journey as an intern at Hlive covering political events. From there to Hour Detroit as an Editorial Intern, where Juliana refined her journalism skills.
Instagram: juiliana_limanj
Website: https://www.julianalumaj.com
KAYLA GRANT. New Member of PEOPLE Magazine’s Society and Culture Team
Kayla is the newest Member of PEOPLE Magazine’s Society and Culture Team. Her journey started at Clark Atlanta University, where she also served as Editor-in-Chief of The Panther. She then earned a Master of Science in Journalism. Her first internship was at Rolling Out, which led to bylines in ESSENCE, Shondaland, TheGrio, and Business Insider and most recently as Associate Editor at 21Ninety.
Instagram: thekaylasgrant
Website: https://www.kaylasgrant.com/about-me
EVENTS OPEN FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS
This week, three major fashion events have opened up their media credentialing—prime opportunities to get your foot in the door. Fashion events aren’t just about the runway; they’re where editors, writers, and creators gather, making them the ideal place to meet the people shaping tomorrow’s headlines. Take a look at these open calls and secure your spot in the center of fashion media action.
Omaha Fashion Week (Fall Edition)
Dates: August 20–23, 2025
Location: Omaha, NE
Media credentials: Press Pass applications for Fall 2025 are open to bloggers, reporters, photographers, and videographers.
Details & Application: Apply at the Omaha Fashion Week press pass page.
SMGlobal Catwalk – New York SMG Fashion Week GALA (S/S 26)
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: New York, NY
Media credentials: Open to professional photographers, videographers, bloggers, and journalists.
Details & Application: Press registration and event lineup available on the SMGlobal Catwalk site.
FashionBar The Shows (Chicago)
Dates: October 2–5, 2025 (Designer Reveal: September 27, 2025)
Location: Chicago, IL
Media credentials: Press & media registration is now open; application required and subject to an $80 fee.
Details & Application: Full information and application click here.
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