Jet Plane Crew

Jet Plane Crew

SFGATE is looking for pitches

Jen Ruiz's avatar
Jen Ruiz
Oct 19, 2025
∙ Paid

Check out this freelance writing opportunity I found:

Here’s a PITCH CALL for the freelance writers out there. I’m looking for Bay Area stories on venues, characters, trends and historical stories, TV/movies/music with SF ties. $250-$400+. Email me with an angle, not just a topic.

One of my favorite stories this year was a historical on the 20th anniversary of the Sony Bravia bouncy ball ad that took over SF streets.

One of our culture reporter’s best stories is about the history of SF’s bizarre hairpin bus turn. These types of hyper-local stories are our bread and butter.

And let’s not forget one of my fave freelancers, who’s about to release a collection of his best work — our dive bar columist. Hit me with business profiles that have grabby angles and timely hooks.

This is as far as free subscribers go! Become a first class member of the Jet Plane Crew to see the editor’s contact below.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Jen Ruiz.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Jen Ruiz · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture