Stylists Suite News - July 18 Edition
Week of July 18 in Stylist Suite News:
We're shining a light on four emerging editors who are redefining the intersections of lifestyle, sports, and culture.
Also on our radar: top-tier pitch opportunities from seasoned industry insiders, spanning everything from Relationships to captivating sports stories.
And don’t miss your chance to experience (or cover) the last two end of summer Black culture events.
EDITORS LOOKING FOR PITCH STORIES
BUSINESS INSIDER IS LOOKING FOR FREELANCE SPORTS WRITERS
My team at Business Insider is looking to work with a few freelance sports writers (with a focus on the intersection of sports and business) for an upcoming series! Rate is $700/article.
Apply for consideration here: Form closes Friday, July 18.
All professional and college sports welcome, but looking to focus on some stories specifically on golf and baseball.
DAME MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR FREELANCE WRITERS
The Founder, Jennifer Reitman, is looking for exceptional writers who can deliver engaging, clear, and relatable content.
The rate is $350-$700 for reported stories, depending on the length
Apply for consideration here:https://www.damemagazine.com/pitch-dame/
COSMOPOLITAN UK IS SEEKING FREELANCE WRITERS
COSMOPOLITAN UK is seeking freelance writers to pitch stories about relationships, sexuality, finances, and health, either from personal experiences or in a broader context.
The rate is $270
Send the pitch to Catriona Harvey-Jenner at cshj.freelance@gmail.com
INTRODUCING NEW EDITORS
This week’s list of three new editors; Rylee Johnston, Alexia McKay and Rod Hicks, includes local, national and super niche editorial leaders. From St. Louis’ Black led coverage to People Magazine shopping content, these editors are open to learning more about you and what you can bring to the table.
Rylee Johnston
Rylee Johnston posted this week saying that she "officially completed my first day as a full-time employee at Dotdash Meredith! I, previously, was contract on the Amazon news and deals team for Travel + Leisure, but will now be focusing on all shopping news and deals for People magazine." For PR folks, you can still pitch me at my original email: Rylee.Johnston@dotdashmeredith.com.
"With that being said, my contract role is officially open and looking for new candidates! I’m not the one in charge of hiring, but I’m happy to answer any questions you have about the team, job, and more!!"
Meet Rylee Johnston, a passionate e-commerce writer. Rylee began her career crafting clever, trend-setting stories for BuzzFeed. Over the past five years, her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Billboard, and The New York Post.
Follow her on Instagram and her Website: https://ryleejohnston.com/
Alexia McKay
Alexia McKay recently posted that she was "I’m happy to share that I’ve been promoted to Assistant Editor at Florida Courier!"
Introducing Alexia McKay, a Florida native and the new Assistant Editor of The Florida Courier. A Florida A&M University grad, McKay self-published RoyalTee Magazine, a dedicated to women of color and current events. She later became a news producer, contributing to ABC, CBS, and Spectrum.
Follow her on Facebook and RoyalTeeMagazine
Rod Hicks
Rod Hicks posted this week that he was "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Executive Editor at The St. Louis American!"
Meet Rod Hicks, the new Executive Editor at The St. Louis American. With four decades of experience, Hicks being a Alabama native, served as the director of ethics and diversity at the Society of Professional Journalists, where he focuses on shaping the conversation of the journalistic integrity.
EVENTS OPEN FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS
This week’s has two exciting events that have opened up their credentialing — Detroit's Collard Green Cook-Off, and Rondo Days in St, Pauls.
Collard Green Cook-Off - Detroit MI July 26
A joyful culinary competition spotlighting unique takes on collard greens—a Southern and Black cultural staple.
Location: Chandler Park, 12831 Frankfort St., Detroit’s East Side.
Detroit is Different Community Group brings together chefs who celebrate Black heritage through food. The event is free, inclusive, and centers tradition and innovation.
Reach this email for media information.
Rondo Days in St. Paul July 19
Rondo Days is an annual festival held the 3rd Saturday in July in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that commemorates the Rondo neighborhood, an African-American community that was split in two by the construction of Interstate 94 in the mid-1960s. The festival has grown since its inception in 1983, by co-founders Floyd G. Smaller and Marvin R. Anderson, to become the largest African American sponsored festival in Minnesota.
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