Publication: HuffPost
Topics: Politics, National News, Personal Essays, Culture, Entertainment, Food, Wellness, Style, Beauty, Relationships, Parenting, Career, Mental Health, Fashion, Nutrition, Sustainability, Lifestyle
Rate (USD): Up to $400 per article
Deadline: Rolling submissions
Editor: Section Editors
Submit Via: See section-specific email addresses below
HuffPost is accepting pitches from freelance writers across a broad range of editorial sections.
As part of its editorial mission, HuffPost actively seeks stories from writers with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including voices that have traditionally been underrepresented in mainstream media. The publication welcomes original reporting, first-person essays, service journalism, cultural analysis, investigations, interviews, and expert-driven features.
What HuffPost Wants
Every pitch should include:
- A strong working headline.
- Two to three paragraphs explaining why the story matters.
- Details on how you’ll report the story, including potential sources, interviews, key characters, or narrative structure.
- A short bio explaining why you’re the right person to write the piece.
- An indication of whether the story is timely or newsworthy.
HuffPost notes that due to the high volume of submissions, it cannot respond to every pitch individually.
Important: HuffPost does not accept freelance pitches from PR agencies or representatives. Pitches must come directly from the writer.
Sections Currently Accepting Pitches
National & Politics
HuffPost is looking for:
- Original reporting
- Investigations
- Exclusive scoops
- Interviews
- Features
- On-the-ground reporting
- Stories covering:
- Politics
- Social inequality
- Economic justice
- Climate and the environment
Pitch: scoops@huffpost.com
HuffPost Personal
This section publishes powerful first-person narratives covering topics such as:
- Identity
- Mental health
- Relationships
- Family
- Parenting
- Work and careers
- Money
- Body image
- Unique life experiences
Stories should be authentic, emotionally engaging, and told from the writer’s personal perspective.
Pitch: pitch@huffpost.com
HuffPost Culture
The Culture team wants reported stories, interviews and features about:
- Television
- Film
- Music
- Celebrity news
- Internet culture
- Social media trends
- Pop culture
- Entertainment
They’re particularly interested in stories exploring how entertainment reflects wider cultural conversations and underrepresented communities.
Pitch: culture@huffpost.com
HuffPost Food & Drink
Food writers can pitch stories covering:
- Cooking techniques
- Nutrition
- Ingredient explainers
- Food industry insights
- Recipes
- Sustainable food systems
- Cultural food stories
Regular series include:
- Voices in Food
- The Future of Food
- How America Eats
Pitch: food@huffpost.com
Style & Beauty
HuffPost is seeking stories on:
- Fashion trends
- Skincare
- Beauty science
- Consumer advice
- Influencer culture
- Styling guides
- Global fashion perspectives
Recurring editorial themes include:
- Conscious Consumer
- Under the Influence
- Good For You
Pitch: style@huffpost.com
Wellness
The Wellness section publishes evidence-based service journalism covering:
- Mental health
- Fitness
- Self-care
- Medical conditions
- Personal health
- Psychology
- Body image
- Healthy habits
Successful pitches combine scientific evidence with practical, actionable advice.
Pitch: wellness@huffpost.com
Opportunities for Visual Creatives
HuffPost is also looking for:
- Photographers
- Graphic artists
- Freelance producers
- Illustrators
- Other visual creatives
To be considered, send:
- A short biography
- Your portfolio
- Your freelance rates
Portfolio submissions: photos@huffpost.com
Pitching Tips
Before submitting your idea:
- Read recent articles from the section you’re pitching.
- Offer an original angle instead of repeating existing coverage.
- Clearly explain why readers should care now.
- Demonstrate your reporting plan.
- Keep your pitch concise but persuasive.
- Show why you’re uniquely qualified to tell the story.
Well-researched, timely, and distinctive ideas stand the best chance of being accepted.