USA Today

USA Today is a news and information media company. They are looking for columns for their opinion section, which publishes analysis, argument and essays on a wide variety of subjects. They prefer letters of 200 words or less. Their columns are usually 550 to 750 words long. They only accept pieces that are submitted exclusively to them. They don’t list pay rates publicly, but a payment report suggests they pay an average of $0.60 per word. To find out more, refer to their submission guidelines.

News & Pitch Calls from USA Today

Tuesday, February 15th 2022

USA Today's Personal Finance and Markets Reporter is Seeking Pitches

USA Today is a news and information media company. Their personal finance and markets reporter is looking for pitches. According to payment reports, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. If interested, send your pitches to ebuchwald@gannett.com. To read their reporter’s Twitter thread, click here. To visit their website, click here.

Tuesday, December 14th 2021

USA TODAY Travel is Looking for Pitches

USA TODAY Travel offers the latest travel news, tips, guides, and deals. They are seeking travel pitches from writers from underrepresented groups (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, chronic illness, etc.). They will pay $300 for up to 600 words, which is $0.50/word. Email your pitches to jrivera@usatoday.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread and their website.

Friday, April 2nd 2021

Studio Gannett is Looking for Contributors

Studio Gannett is USA TODAY’s in-house production company. They create magazines and tabloid publications. They are looking for “contributors for several pubs, including a COVID-19-themed tab, lifestyle mags and titles targeted toward racial minorities.” They will pay about $1 per word. If interested, email studiogannett@gannett.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.

Deadline: April 12th, 2021