Publication: Insider
Topic(s): Travel, business travel, flight delays, travel hacks, first-person essays
Rate: ~$0.30+ per word
Deadline: Not specified
Name of Editor: Debbie Strong (Deputy Executive Editor)
Submit Via: Email (dstrong@businessinsider.com)

Insider is currently looking for first-person travel stories from frequent business travelers navigating ongoing global travel disruptions.

They are especially interested in real experiences that show how professionals are dealing with flight delays, cancellations, and logistical chaos while trying to maintain work commitments.

This includes:

• How travelers are making alternate arrangements during disruptions
• Stories of professionals asking employers to pause or reduce travel
• Creative travel hacks that make delays more manageable
• Behind-the-scenes realities of frequent business travel in unstable conditions

“As-told-to” formats are also accepted, meaning you can pitch stories based on interviews or firsthand accounts.

This is a strong opportunity for writers targeting high-paying travel writing jobs, first-person essays, and personal narrative journalism, especially those looking to break into international publications like Insider.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE:
Insider is reported to pay rates equivalent to $0.30+ per word, though final compensation should be confirmed directly with the editor after pitch acceptance.

What They’re Looking For:

• First-person, experience-driven storytelling
• Clear, engaging narrative voice
• Unique angles on travel disruptions and coping strategies
• Strong relevance to business or frequent travelers
• Well-structured pitches with a compelling hook