I am writing this post because I have had great successes with a business column that I have started out at beginning of this year in 2019.
If you are looking to start a column with a news outlet, you are in for a GREAT TREAT!
Here are some of my tips in approaching a news outlet to get your column going. Whether it’s a local newspaper or an online outlet, the general process is about the same.
TIPS:
#1 — Identify which local news outlet that you want to write for. Study their content and see if there is a good fit.
#2 — Reach out to the select news outlet and pitch to them why you want to write for them. What you will bring to the table, what topic areas that you think they are missing for their readers, and how you can contribute and add value.
#3 — Develop your pitch and share your past writing work.
#4 — Call them directly after an email intro, and meet with the editor to deliver your final pitch.
#5 — Develop a proposed schedule and topics and present to them to get early approval
#6 — Work with the news outlet to get edits done or approval of your article.
#7 — Stick with your schedule and provide quality deliverable that will make them shine, you shine, and your content contributors shine.
#8 — Promote your column in all your social media channels, and enjoy the goodwill that will come with your work!
Watch our column content clip here! Let us know how we can help you put together a story to use with news outlets.
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