Happy December!
December 1st is one of the best moments in our industry the pace slows just enough for us to breathe and line up our biggest moves for 2026. With 3,000 of us in this community, it feels even more meaningful.

EDITORS ON THE HUNT 

TRANSITIONS MAGAZINE IS ASKING FOR REPORTED FEATURES & PHOTO ESSAYS

Transitions highlight issues and trends shaping Central and Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Eurasia – with a special emphasis on solutions journalism.

What they asked for: Reported features, photo essays, video/multimedia about the Balkans (deadline listed in Nov; commissioning rates noted).

Call for Pitches: Balkans Coverage! We’re looking for in-depth stories, features, photo/video essays, or data-driven pieces. 

MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW NEEDS NARRATIVE FEATURES AND LONG PIECES ON NATURE

MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Nature.

“We're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays, all with a technology angle. This call for pitches is aimed at journalists, but if you're an expert with a strong idea, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please note we cast a wide net with these themes. With Nature, we're not only looking for stories about ecology and ecosystems, flora and fauna, but about a range of topics related to the natural world and/or the nature of our world. That could include, for example, a physics story. Or something involving human nature.”

Pay rate: $1.50 per word for Reported Pieces an d 1$ per word for personal essays.

$\$1.50$Pitches can be directed to commissioning editor Rachel Courtland at rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com.

PLAYBOY MAGAZINE’S SENIOR EDITOR IS LOOKING FOR PITCHES FOR SPRING ISSUE

Magdalene J. Taylor, Writer, Sexual Culture Critic, Senior Editor at PlayboyWhat they asked for: Pitches for the March 2026 print issue 

“I am very tentatively taking pitches for the March 2026 print issue of Playboy. I'm looking mainly for fun reported features. I'm also interested in front-of-book, profiles, anything with unique access. PRs, feel free to reach out, too.” 

Pitch Magdalene at her email address here: magdalenetaylor@gmail.com

EDITORIAL MOVES

This week’s editorial shines a light on professionals embarking on exciting new roles that influence journalism featuring platforms like People and USA Today.

TED MAUSETH, STARTED A NEW POSITION as ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR at People Inc.

Meet Ted Mauseth, an experienced creative leader who directs all phases of the design process across multiple platforms. Known for his collaborative spirit and sharp sense of humor, Ted inspires teams to push creative boundaries while achieving ambitious design goals.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedmauseth/

Behance: https://www.behance.net/tmauseth

KANIYA ROGERS, PROMOTED at USA TODAY Co., Inc

Meet Kaniya Rogers, a versatile journalist and content creator specializing in lifestyle, home, and design. A Columbia University School of Journalism graduate, she has written for major outlets including Insider, USA Today Network, and Blavity. Currently contributing to Home & Texture, Kaniya brings a fresh, approachable voice to topics ranging from décor and DIY projects to modern living and homeownership.

MuckRack: https://muckrack.com/kaniya-rogers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaniyarogers/

EDITORIAL ACCESS

As the holidaze gear up, event producers and media outlets are buzzing with engagement excitement — from vendor markets and beauty bashes to toy-drives and pop ups that start the season.

New York Produce Show & Conference (NYPS) 

Date: December 2–4, 2025

Location: New York City 

Description: Exhibitions from hundreds of produce and food-related vendors, keynote speeches, grazing-board demos, a “Rising Star Reception,” media luncheons, and networking / buyer-vendor matchmaking. 

More Information Here: 

Vogue Business Insider Roundtable 

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ET 

Location: Virtual (Zoom) 

Description: This is an invite-only roundtable led by senior editors (this session helmed by a senior trends editor) exploring generational consumer behavior across Gen Alpha to Baby Boomers — critical for anyone covering fashion, beauty, retail trends, or audience insights. 

Media Credentials Here:

Eater Under Wraps Holiday Market 

Date: Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 2025 

Location: Soho, New York City (Soho Lofts / 477 Broadway) 

Description An immersive pop-up holiday-market curated by the editors of the food publication Eater — with tastings, giftable goodies, holiday cooking/wine/cocktail workshops, and a “holiday house” vibe offering many photo-ops and editorial angles.

More information here:

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