Publication: The Local Magazine
Topic(s): Healthcare, Privatization, Money & Health
Rate: $0.75 per word
Deadline: Rolling
Editor: Nick Hune Brown, Senior Editor
Submit Via: Email (provided below)

The Local Magazine is back with a healthcare-focused issue for winter. They’re looking for features, essays, and first-person stories that dive into the critical conversations around healthcare privatization and the messy intersections of money and health.

This is a high-paying writing opportunity that welcomes strong, thoughtful narratives from freelance writers who can deliver compelling journalism or personal essays.

What They’re Looking For:

• In-depth features on healthcare systems and privatization.
• Essays on where financial and health issues collide.
• First-person accounts that bring unique perspectives to healthcare debates.

Resources/Guides:

• The Local’s recent healthcare stories for tone and style.
• Tips on pitching: Be clear, concise, and show why your story matters now.

How To Get This Client:

Craft a timely, well-researched pitch. Lead with a strong headline idea, outline your story angle, and explain why you’re the right person to write it. Editors like Nick Hune Brown are drawn to pitches that balance reporting with human stories.

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