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Welcome to the BCJ Weekly Opportunities Newsletter Board!
This board is where I share amazing travel opportunities as I find them throughout the week. What started as a newsletter in 2023 strictly for travel writers has evolved into an amazing resource for fellow travel creators and enthusiasts.
Every Sunday, you can come to this page and by the end of the day (EST time), expect to see new travel opportunities uploaded right here.
*Please note that Christina Jane is currently taking a break from running this Board while she travels. While I’m not sure when I’ll have it up and running again, please enjoy the opportunities listed for now*
There are a total of 16 NEW opportunities this week and 50+ listed in the form of travel writing “calls” from editors, press trips, and more for you to apply to.
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Let’s Dive in!
NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 04/07/2024:
Emily Krivograd is open to pitches about general lifestyle, travel, food, and more. Rates start at $200.
Stephanie Pitera Statile of Insider is looking for pitches about cruises.
Ben Smoke is looking for pitches for features doing deep dives into sub culture.
Layla Turner of The Guardian is looking for food and drink pitches with a summer angle.
Lauren Coking of Viator is looking for a Barcelona writer. Rates start at $290.
Eva Sandoval is looking for spring, outdoor, and cool (weather) destination pitches.
CURRENT WRITING OPPORTUNITIES FROM RECENT WEEKS:
Sirena of Esquire is looking for an AAPI writer for AAPI month.
Kav Dadfar of JRNY Magazine is looking for photo essays for a variety of destinations.
Thrillist is looking for Seattle and Texas-based writers for travel and lifestyle writing.
AfroVibes is seeking African-focused feature stories.
Macaranga is commissioning for features on Malaysian environmental issues.
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Yvonne Lo is interested in connecting with travel writers based in Boston or Chicago.
ROADBOOK is looking for writers, photographers, and content creators in Singapore.
PublicSource is looking for stories about the voices of people in the Pittsburgh region.
Rainesford Stauffer is accepting pitches from writers in Appalachia. Rates start at $200.
Laura Price is commissioning travel content for Waitrose Food
San Basilio de Palenque is the first free African town in the Americas founded by escaped enslaved people in the 16th century.
I had the pleasure of spending the day in San Basilio de Palenque while traveling in Cartagena, and this blog post will share insight on what I learned about this historic town and what you can expect to see if you take a trip here. ♥
GENERAL PUBLICATIONS USUALLY ACCEPTING PITCHES:
Philly Magazine is always open to pitches on city trends and other topics. Rate is $1/word for print.
Atlanta Magazine is accepting pitches on Atlanta and the metro region.
The Ferret is seeking stories on issues affecting the public in Scotland.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is looking for proposals from freelance writers about fine food and travel. Pay is $1 per word.
Hakai Magazine is looking for fresh, fun 500-word coastal news stories.
Magic at the Margins, a subscription food and beverage newsletter is accepting pitches that fit their community themes. Pay is $1/per word, capped at $1000 per piece.
SAVEUR is looking for travel story ideas.
Subaru Drive Magazine is seeking pitches on travel, road trips, outdoor recreation and adventure, and more. Pay is ~1/word.
Condé Nast Traveller is accepting pitches for all sorts of travel stories. Pay is $300+.
The Food Section is accepting pitches.
Pitches from anyone in LA County are being accepted.
Vacationer Magazine is now accepting pitches. The magazine aims to inspire and inform LGBTQIA+ travelers to help them travel better, smarter, and more safely. Pay ranges from $75 – $200.
High Country News focuses on coverage of the Western U.S. through coverage of its people, communities, and landscapes. Pay ranges from $0.50 – $1.50 per word.
Going is accepting airline and airline class guides that dive into either a specific airline or a specific class of service on a specific airline. Pay ranges, but starts at $300 – $400+.
Berkeleyside is accepting stories about issues happening in Berkeley communities and neighborhoods.
Going has a new food newsletter they are accepting pitches for. This one dives into a dish that travelers may encounter in a specific place. Pay starts at $400.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES LISTED ON 4/07/2024
The Talking Travel Writing Retreat in Bourton-on-theWater from December 6-8, 2024 has (2) funded places available for aspiring or early-career travel journalists from diverse backgrounds. Apply by May 30, 2024.
Did you know I provide 1-1 “Ask Me Anything” sessions where we can get on a call and speak about anything you have questions or would want more clarification on!
Truth is, I do a lot of things that intrigue a lot of people and created these sessions because I get many questions about them all.
Whether you want to hear more about how I got my Master’s degree in Ghana, how to start travel blogging, or want some guidance on breaking into travel writing as a beginner like me, I am your girl!
*100% of the proceeds go back into running BCJ and up keeping this newsletter that you love so much :)*
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
Win a trip to Greece for 2! Enter by April 15, 2024.
Win a language trip to three global cities with your BFF.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
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Let’s get to 100 followers on Facebook!
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
Matador is looking for Thailand-based Creators to stay at a beautiful local resort. Dates: Flexible.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 04/07/2024:
Hotels Above Par is hiring a Partnerships Director.
Ultimate Languages is hiring freelancers (UK or US English native editors).
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