Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed As of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Tele-Connections is open to ASJA Professional Members ONLY. Want to become a Professional Member and participate in Tele-Connections? Visit http://asja.org/How-To-Join/Why-Join-ASJA and apply for Professional Membership for your chance to meet with these and more top editors. NOTE: You must apply for Professional Membership by February 28, 2021 and then, if accepted, join ASJA and pay in full by March 28, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication

Name Eve Becker

Company Name Chicago Health magazine, Caregiving magazine

Pay Range 50 cents per word for print stories; $150 flat rate for online stories Consumer-focused stories on healthcare (for Chicago Health) and eldercare (for Caregiving). Stories inform and inspire people to take care Types of projects typically of medical conditions (Chicago Health) or to have a positive, proactive assigned to freelancers approach as they or their loved ones age (Caregiving). Stories have a local Chicago angle and quote local sources. Knowledge of the areas we cover is good, but you do not need to be an Areas of expertise expert. We prefer to work with Chicago-area writers, but we do work with some writers outside of Chicago. Our publications are small but award- winning. We like to dig into healthcare stories and eldercare topics, Additional info while keeping the consumer focus in mind: How do health issues or caregiving issues affect people and what do they need to know to take charge of their care? Stories usually quote two Chicago-area experts and one person/patient for a human interest angle. Date added 02/05/2021 3:18 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name JOHN Willig

Company Name LITERARY SERVICES INC.

Pay Range n/a Types of projects typically books assigned to freelancers research-based works in science, tech, history, business, psychology are Areas of expertise of keen interest celebrating our 30th year of agenting representing many award-winning Additional info authors. Over 40+ years of publishing experience working with major companies. Date added 02/04/2021 2:33 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication, Online Publication

Name Liz Lashway

Company Name Parents magazine - Meredith Corporation

Pay Range $100 - $350 As the Senior SEO Editor at Parents.com, I assign articles and reported Types of projects typically features on topics that are trending in search, including lifestyle news, assigned to freelancers seasonal features, as well as many evergreen parenting health topics that are always being Googled. Calling all moms and dads! I always favor a writer who can provide first- person voice/experience when it comes to the many parenting topics we cover, whether it's distance learning, toddler milestones, newborn poop, Areas of expertise marriage advice, teen gift ideas, or TikTok Trends moms are obsessing over. Knowledge of how SEO keywords can boost page views and why optimizing articles for search is so important is a plus but not a requirement to write for me. As a brand, Parents prides itself on our reporting as so much of the top content we cover is focused around health, wellness, and child development. I'm always eager to meet writers with strong journalism Additional info backgrounds who know the importance of connecting with the right experts and sourcing the right research in order to give readers the most accurate information possible! Date added 02/03/2021 5:10 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Timothy Meinch

Company Name Discover magazine

Pay Range Between $300/ web story and $2/word for some print features. Types of projects typically Science journalism stories for web (between 600 and 1,200 words); assigned to freelancers some features stories for print (up to 2,500 words). Discover covers personal health and wellness, the environment, the hard sciences and any layer of modern culture with a compelling Areas of expertise scientific angle. The publication is specifically seeking more writers- reporters who represent and offer unique cultural, racial and ethnic perspectives and experiences on science. We prioritize skilled writing and knack for storytelling with a refined tone and voice — conversational, fresh and colorful, rather than more textbook delivery of information. Also, we are Discover, not to be confused with the Discovery Channel. We are a 40-year-old international Additional info science magazine (currently based in Milwaukee, WI) that covers everything from archeology and paleontology to tech, medicine and climate change. We're committed to sharing emerging science in a way that the everyday human can understand its function and importance. Date added 02/01/2021 11:35 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication, Online Publication

Name Rachael Levitt

Company Name Fodor's Travel

Rates are $250-450 per article, depending on experience and the scope Pay Range of the assignment. Types of projects typically Articles, Slideshows, Photo Essays, Listicles, Travel Hacks and Tips, assigned to freelancers Destination Coverage, Lifestyle-adjacent In 2021, we have big hopes for travel. We want to ready readers to fully reengage with this weird and wonderful world. This year is all about turning inspiration and aspiration into fruition, and Fodor’s wants to get readers excited and prepared to travel post-pandemic. And while we want to provide practical advice this year, we also want to continue to stoke our readers’ curiosity about the world. To do that successfully, we want to focus on *place*. Place touches aspects of culture, news, Areas of expertise society, and humanity—deliver an angle that ties whatever you think deserves coverage with *where*. Consider current affairs, social justice, lifestyle topics, pop culture, politics, subcultures of the world, hoaxes and criminals, environment and ecology, influencers and celebrities, health and wellness, science and tech, or any other fascinating facet of the universe that's worthy of investigation as travel-adjacent, place- based stories. Pitch beyond traditional travel stories — we like to take chances and experiment. We love buzzy, zeitgeist-y, newsworthy stories told with a Additional info bold voice. We love personality-driven narratives, reported pieces, and first-person storytelling. We are especially invested in diversifying the voices we publish and amplifying stories from and by minority writers. Date added 01/25/2021 7:03 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name Steven Harris

Company Name CSG LITERARY PARTNERS

We do not pay fees. Authors pay us 15% of all monies received from any Pay Range book projects that we successfully sell to book publishers. Types of projects typically All Non-Fiction; however, no Computers or Poetry, and if you have a assigned to freelancers memoir, you must be very well platformed. All Non-Fiction; however, no Computers or Poetry, and if you have a Areas of expertise memoir, you must be very well platformed. Check us out at www.csgliterary.com, or at Additional info https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/bigthree/ to see who we are and our authors, and what our authors say about us. Date added 01/23/2021 8:37 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name Patrick O'Dowd

Company Name University Press of Kentucky

At the University Press of Kentucky, we are able to offer authors Pay Range royalties on sales garnered from the book. Types of projects typically Books. assigned to freelancers Southern History, Appalachian Studies, Ecology and Conservation, Areas of expertise Fiction and Poetry, Scholarly Books about Kentucky and the Region, Nature and Environmental History. Cocktail books. The University Press of Kentucky has a dual mission—the publication of academic books of high scholarly merit in a variety of fields and the publication of significant books about the history and culture of Kentucky, the Ohio Valley region, the Upper South, and Appalachia. The Press is the statewide nonprofit scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, serving all Kentucky state-sponsored Additional info institutions of higher learning as well as six private colleges and Kentucky’s two major historical societies. However, the University Press of Kentucky's list of titles reaches beyond Kentucky's borders and strictly academic titles. Within our core subject list areas, we are eager to reach a wide audience and to publish books that impact national conversations. Date added 01/23/2021 10:11 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication

Name Amy Sherman

Company Name Cheese Professor & Alcohol Professor

Pay Range We pay $150 for articles that are 500+ words I assign articles aimed at industry professionals and enthusiasts. They Types of projects typically include education, pairing, profiles, reviews and more--related to both assigned to freelancers cheese or alcohol depending upon the site. I am open to all kinds of writers. Those without strong background in Areas of expertise cheese or alcohol need to be comfortable sourcing experts for their stories. Please do take a look at the sites! I also have guidelines available upon Additional info request. https://www.cheeseprofessor.com https://www.alcoholprofessor.com Date added 01/22/2021 5:51 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication, Online Publication

Name Ben Marx

Company Name Verywell

Pay Range $125 – $500 per article. Types of projects typically Service content articles assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise Health, Clinical Science We're looking for talented, experienced journalists, ideally with health- Additional info related credentials, to help provide an empathetic voice to health information for a wide audience. Date added 01/22/2021 2:06 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Tracy Chabala

Company Name Shondaland

Pay Range between 60 and 75 cents per word Types of projects typically feature articles, serviceable articles, think pieces assigned to freelancers Fashion, Personal Tech, Career, Finance, Beauty, Relationships, Areas of expertise Wellness, Food, Travel We love intelligent and nuanced writers who have strong voices. We are a platform that's solutions-oriented and positive. We are about Additional info empowerment, gratitude, living life to the fullest, and conquering setbacks. Date added 01/22/2021 1:33 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name Dan Gerstein

Company Name Gotham Ghostwriters

Pay Range Ranges widely Types of projects typically Books, white papers, speeches, articles assigned to freelancers Thought Leadership Business Memoir Areas of expertise Health/Wellness Science/Tech Fiction We are primarily a matchmaking services for authors/thinkers/speakers Additional info who need help telling and selling their stories. Date added 01/21/2021 8:17 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication

Name Patrick Sciacca

Company Name Yachting Magazine/Bonier Corp.

Pay Range Stories are on a per-word basis. Types of projects typically We hire freelancers for Web pieces, and print columns and features. assigned to freelancers Pitches are welcome. We specialize in covering yachts and the yachting lifestyle, ranging from Areas of expertise products to people. Our content is informational, inspirational, and aspirational. We are enthusiast publication, and while expertise in the subject matter Additional info is always helpful, there is opportunity for writers with strong interview skills and a desire to learn the subject matter. Date added 01/21/2021 12:41 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Jamie Hergenrader

Company Name TripSavvy

Fees vary based on the length of the article, article priority and turnaround time, and writer experience. As a generalization, our fees Pay Range range from $150 to $350 per article, with the specific amount determined based on the factors above. We assign content about destinations and attractions around the world. Our articles cover everything a traveler would need to know about visiting a specific place, such as what to see and do there, where to stay, Types of projects typically food and restaurants, culture and customs, how to get around, etc. We assigned to freelancers frequently assign one-off articles, but also occasionally assign larger packages of content (typically 6-12 articles) about a particular destination if we have a need for it. We look for writers with expertise about a particular place or region so that they're able to write comprehensively about that destination and cover the types of topics listed above from a traveler's perspective. Areas of expertise (Many of our writers live in the places that they cover for TripSavvy or have visited several times.) In particular, I'm looking for writers with substantial knowledge of Scandinavian and Nordic countries, Central and South America, and Africa. For more information about TripSavvy, please refer to our About Us Additional info page here: https://www.tripsavvy.com/about-us-4777100 Date added 01/19/2021 4:54 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Content Marketing Agency

Name Cam Brown

Company Name KingFish Media

Writers are generally compensated by the project, which averages Pay Range $1/word. Developing upfront program strategy/direction, white papers, Ebooks, Types of projects typically websites, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns, webcasts are assigned to freelancers most typical. Marketing content for branding work is a separate category that is a big part of our business. We seek subject matter experts to partner with our team. All writers will have direct client contact and we require that they have the experience in category to gain instant credibility and client confidence. Our clients Areas of expertise range from financial services, to cryptocurrency, healthcare/pharma to technology, cannabis and manufacturing. We do not have any travel accounts so that category not necessary. We are a marketing agency, not an advertising or PR firm. We develop campaign strategies based on business challenges and solve for them with SME-built content that educates and informs various audiences. The most successful writers we select from the ASJA who get the majority of our business have outgoing personalities and are highly Additional info engaging, speak confidently about the subject-matter, know how to ask questions and better, know how to listen when clients speak. They make suggestions beyond what they understand the core objectives to be, and are true partners of our agency. Our employees' job is to run account strategy, the project management, and all creative deliverables. We manage ASJA talent with schedules and copy editing/proofreading. Date added 01/15/2021 12:26 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name Michele Martin

Company Name MDM Management

Pay Range NA Types of projects typically Book proposals and books assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise wellness, business, self-help, personal development I represent authors and writers for hire. And I put authors in touch with Additional info writers for hire for book proposals and books. Date added 01/15/2021 10:01 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Anna Attkisson

Company Name Investopedia

Pay Range It varies. Types of projects typically news, evergreen educational articles, product and service reviews and assigned to freelancers roundups finance, business, blockchain, economics, financial planning, fintech, Areas of expertise government spending and policy, housing, insurance, investing, personal finance, retirement, taxes, trading We started as a dictionary. We evolved into a trader and investor's best friend. But our heart is in helping all people take control of every piece Additional info of their financial lives, from banking or home ownership to estate planning and investing strategies. We strive to educate our readers and offer actionable advice on how to manage their money. Date added 01/14/2021 8:49 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Literary Agent/Book Editor

Name Regina Ryan

Company Name Regina Ryan Books

Pay Range n/A Types of projects typically N/A assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise n/a I do a wide range of nonfiction books. Please see my website - Additional info www.reginaryanbooks.com - for a detailed description of what I represent. Date added 01/14/2021 12:45 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Kysha Harris

Company Name Dotdash/The Spruce Eats

Pay Range $150-$300 Types of projects typically recipes, pitches, trends, round ups, articles assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise Food & Beverage Additional info Looking for diverse perspectives and authentic voices. Date added 01/14/2021 1:36 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Mark Yarm

Company Name Input

Pay Range .50 to $1/word Types of projects typically articles assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise technology/culture and fashion/streetwear This Twitter thread will give you a good idea of the kind of features Additional info we're looking for: https://twitter.com/markyarm/status/1346479018137120776 Date added 01/13/2021 6:52 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Nonprofit

Name Ashley Runyon

Company Name University Press of Kentucky

Pay Range Royalties, Advance on Royalties Types of projects typically Books assigned to freelancers Cocktails, Civil Rights, Film, Food, Kentucky & Appalachian Topics, Music, Areas of expertise Sports The University Press of Kentucky is a nonprofit press and published 60 titles/year. While we do publish some academic titles, the majority of Additional info our titles are targeted toward a general audience. We have strong trade lists in bourbon, film, and Civil Rights. Date added 01/13/2021 4:19 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Consumer Publication

Name Kira Peikoff

Company Name LeapsMag

Pay Range $1/word on average Types of projects typically Feature articles assigned to freelancers Areas of expertise Health, science, tech LeapsMag is an editorially independent, award-winning digital magazine Additional info about scientific innovation, ethics, and the future of humanity. Please visit www.leapsmag.com to learn more. Date added 01/13/2021 2:43 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Trade Magazine

Name Andrea Fiano

Company Name Global Finance Magazine

Pay Range 1 USD per published word. A flat fee of 200 USD for online stories. Types of projects typically New writers get to work on short and long articles for both the magazine assigned to freelancers and the website. We are looking for freelancers with expertise in economics, finance and particularly in corporate finance. We also cover fintech, innovation, Areas of expertise management trends for a corporate audience. In other words we do not cover personal finance, and we are not a publication for investors. Global Finance is a monthly magazine published since 1987 with a circulation of 50K copies in over 190 countries. We are also online with a strong website which carries original content as well. Our audience is Additional info made primarily of chief financial officers and treasurers in non-financial corporations, but we have a strong presence in banks and central banks. We are global not just in name but in our coverage and our readership Date added 01/12/2021 4:09 pm

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Rachel Simon

Company Name HelloGiggles

Pay Range 100-300 Types of projects typically Articles - features, trendpieces, interviews, essays assigned to freelancers Lifestyle (mental health, work/money, sex/relationships) and Areas of expertise Fashiob/Beauty HelloGiggles is a site for millennial women (and more!) and we're always Additional info looking for new voices to feature. Date added 01/12/2021 11:58 am

Tele-Connections – May 2021 Clients Committed as of Thursday, January 14, 2021

Please refrain from contacting these clients prior to the conference, as they will be less inclined to participate in our face-to-face programs if they're inundated with pitches.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO same-day or same-week appointment signups. All lottery selections must be made during the Tele-Connections signup period: May 3 -7, 2021.

Company Category Online Publication

Name Richard Eisenberg

Company Name

Pay Range $200 to $500 Types of projects typically articles assigned to freelancers stories for people in their 60s: personal finance, work, health, caregiving, Areas of expertise relationships, entertainment, lifestyle we are from public media and publish 2-3 stories per day as we have Additional info since 2012 Date added 01/12/2021 11:37 am