Hello, writers!
About the company:
Inside the Magic is the number #1 site online for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and more. Plus movie news for all of your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars films, covering the most interesting, entertaining, and unique entertainment experiences in the worlds of theme parks, movies, TV, video games, conventions, special events, and so much more (You can learn more about our world here.)
About the role:
Inside the Magic, a leading entertainment news website is looking for innovative, creative, passionate freelance writers to pitch and write stories for our platform on an article-by-article basis.
Responsibilities (but are not limited to):
Requirements
To apply, please email your pitch and relevant writing samples to . Our rates start at 25 cents per word, and we use fixed fees. We are an inclusive platform and encourage writers from diverse backgrounds to pitch us.
At this time, we are primarily interested in personal essays and long reads that explore timely topics related to entertainment news. However, we welcome pitches on a variety of topics and encourage writers to send their ideas even if they don't fit into these categories.
How to Pitch
Email your story idea to . It may take us a few weeks to return your email, so please be patient with us. If your pitch is timely, add Urgent to the subject line. Due to the volume of emails, we may not be able to respond to each one, but we will try. To cut through the noise, make sure to send a catchy but concise pitch.
The best pitches include:
Please keep inclusivity in mind as you pitch and report. We do not accept stories on spec.
What We’re Looking for Right Now
At this time, we’re primarily interested in personal essays and long reads.
Essays: Essays for Inside the Magic are usually assigned at around 1,200 words and explore a timely topic through your personal experience. Maybe you have a pitch about what you learned about parenting from Frozen or what you discovered about your identity while working at Disneyland or how the Mandalorian helped you grieve your deceased parent.
Long Reads: Our long reads are typically at least 2,000 words with a narrative structure, characters, and a timely hook. In these pitches, it’s important to highlight what the narrative arc will be and to bring color to any characters you plan to include. A long read could be anything from the untold story of Disney’s most popular voice actor to a first-person account of visiting Disney’s most-haunted landmarks.
Have an idea that doesn’t fit into these categories? Send it anyways! We’d love to consider it.