CAREER
Talisman Media Group, publisher of Bangkok 101, the digital lifestyle and city magazine, and the Bangkok Art Map (BAM!). We are now in search of contributors:
- Freelance Contributor (submission guideline)
Freelance Contributor
Writer / Photographer / Videographer
Bangkok 101 is a digital lifestyle and city magazine for locals, expats and tourists visiting or revisiting Thailand and beyond, and a leading source of ideas and creative activities in the regions.
Submission Guidelines:
Bangkok 101 content
Articles include interviews of outstanding personalities in various industries, exclusive interviews with chefs and hotel executives, interesting and unique foodie stories, travel stories, museum/gallery features, restaurant, hotel and bar reviews, and many more.
Bangkok 101 accepts queries from freelance contributors. We seek writers/ photographers/ videographers who can produce articles pertinent to our audience in an entertaining and concise style. However, we do not accept advertorial or review pieces unless explicitly solicited by Bangkok 101.
Query
The query should detail why you think your story idea is good for Bangkok 101 magazine. Please include an outline on your proposed article and background information on what you want to write about. You can also submit examples of your previously published work as a reference. Allow 2-3 weeks for us to respond. While unsolicited manuscripts are ok, no simultaneous submissions, please.
Once the query is accepted, the writer must agree to and sign the Contributor Agreement form and adhere to the agreed length and format.
Once confirmed
Once the query is confirmed and the agreement signed, the writer can begin working on the article. Please submit the article in Word Document or Google Document format, single-spaced copy with artwork or corresponding images via the designated email with all necessary captions. Submit work with content and images in a folder via WeTransfer or share via Google Drive or DropBox if the combined files are larger than 5 MB.
For magazine submission, images must be high resolution (300 dpi) with proper credit added to each image.
Payment
Payment is based on a set fee, rather than a word count system. Short-reads in Bangkok 101 typically run from 500-650 words while substantial features can run up to 1,000-1,500 words. Payment normally ranges from B1,500 to B3,000-5,000 depending on the assignment. The payment will be confirmed prior to signing the Contributor Agreement form.
Payment is made monthly within the 10th of the month. Writers must submit all necessary documents and invoice at least one to two weeks prior to the 10th of the month, otherwise, the payment will be issued in the next month’s payout round.
Send Submissions To
Editor, Bangkok 101 magazine at [email protected]
Subject line: Contributor for Bangkok 101