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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Welcome to the BCJ Weekly Opportunities Newsletter Board!
This board is where I share amazing travel opportunities as I find them throughout the week.
Every Sunday (unless I say otherwise via Twitter), you can come to this page and by the end of the day (EST time), expect to see new travel opportunities uploaded right here.
There are a total of 19 NEW opportunities this week and over 60 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 9/24/2023:
Emily Cathcart is seeking proposals for stories on native crafts and hidden gems/in my backyard.
Conz Preti, Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches from American parents living in Japan. Pay is $250+/article.
Paige of Insider Travel is looking for a writer for money saving travel hacks that have backfired. Pay starts at $200+.
The Parliament is accepting pitches on reported features on topics of interest to a European audience. Send before Sep 26, 2023.
Matador Network is seeking a writer for a Gen X gear article. Pay is $200.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
AFAR is seeking pitches from Indigenous and Native writers for a package on indigenous travel. Pay is $0.50/word.
Eric Nisbaum, EIC of Seattle Met is looking for stories in and around Seattle.
Lindsay Rogers is looking for writers based in Asheville and Denver for Inside Hook.
Hajni is looking for stories about markets: Flea markets, listicles, and personal stories.
Lindsay Rogers is looking for writers based in Asheville and Denver for something at InsideHook.
Emily Krivograd, Editor at Insider, is looking for an Amtrak employee (current or former) who would be interested in writing about what it’s like to work on a train. Rates start at $185.
Matador Network is looking for stories about skiing in Europe. Pay is $150 – 200.
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PUBLICATIONS OPENLY ACCEPTING PITCHES:
Subaru Drive Magazine is seeking pitches on travel, road trips, outdoor recreation and adventure, and more. Pay is ~1/word.
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.
Via, an AAA Magazine is always looking for West Coast travel pieces. Matador
In February 2020 I took my first solo trip ever to Thailand and Bali for two weeks!
Traveling to Bali set the tone for my solo travel adventures and I wanted to share some things about my experience in this Bali travel guide (especially for my Black solo travel girls).
Check out my most popular vlog on Youtube to Bali with over 10K views for the visuals! ♥
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
Black Travel Alliance is hosting a Creator’s weekend for those 40+ years of age in Galápagos for days of creativity. Cruise, lodging, transportation, activities, and meals are covered. Dates: October 22, 2023 – November 2, 2023.
The Get Your Guide Community is accepting applications for travel creators!
GetYourGuide is a travel platform that offers experiences around the world and they have a travel community to support nano and micro influencers while they grow.
This has been a great platform for me as a micro creator so I think it’s worth applying to join.
As a member of the community you’ll have the opportunity to receive sponsored experiences, access to workshops, and more!
NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 9/24/2023:
Win a trip to the New York City Wine & Food Festival. Enter by September 30, 2023.
Win a 3-night stay for two at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Enter by October 6, 2023.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
Enter for a chance to win $25,000 to shift into gear and take the most ultimate road trip! Enter by December 31, 2023.
Win a 4-day, 3-night luxury all-inclusive vacation at the Sandals or Beaches Resort of your choice. Enter by September 30, 2023.
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 9/24/2023:
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 9/24/2023:
Stay at a charming Arizona ranch and explore the desert. Dates: October – November 2023.
Go on an all-expenses paid trip to see the fall foliage in Massachusetts. Dates: October 12 – 16, 2023.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED:
Take a trip with a +1 to Botswana. Dates: End of January – February 2024.
The Lao Tourism Authorities are seeking travel influencers and bloggers for an all-inclusive trip to Laos to explore and promote the country. Apply by September 30, 2023.
Join a small group of Creators to explore the arts and culture, culinary experiences, new attractions and hotels in sunny Palm Springs, California. Dates: October 19 – 22, 2023.
Matador is looking for Thailand-based Creators to stay at a beautiful local resort. Dates: Flexible.
Matador Network is seeking creators for a paid trip to Israel.
Explore the desert on an ATV, surf, and swim with incredible marine life in Mexico! Summer/Fall 2023.
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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!
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED 9/24/2023:
Static Media is hiring a Freelance Food and Beverage News Writer for DailyMeal. Salary: $21/hour.
Apply to be an Experienced Lifestyle and Luxury Hospitality Copywriter. Pay: $50 – $95/hour.
The Manual is hiring a Travel Freelance Writer.
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Southern Living is hiring an Assistant Digital Food Editor.
Chase Travel is looking for a Senior Editor and Staff Writer to join the team.
Lonely Planet is looking for freelance Destination Editors based in Asia and Oceania.
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