Outlaw Partners publishes the Explore Big Sky newspaper, Mountain Outlaw magazine, Explore Yellowstone magazine, Town Crier e-newsletter, Outlaw Beat podcast, and related print, digitalwebsites and social media channels. Outlaw Partners media is created with grace and grit, featuring compelling stories, engaging design and world-class photography from the heart of the Greater Yellowstone region. Our aim is to provide readers with more than stories – we cultivate an adventure into the lifestyle, land and culture of the Mountain West.
To submit editorial content, send a 3-5-sentence pitch to VP Media Mira Brody at mira@theoutlawpartners.com. Please specify publication and department, as well as angle and word count.
Please also read the following Contributors Agreement before submitting any content for publication. By submitting content or participating in Outlaw media interviews, you agree to and are bound by these terms and conditions.
Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions before submitting any type of content for publication to Explore Big Sky, Mountain Outlaw magazine, Explore Yellowstone, Town Crier or Outlaw Beat. By submitting, you agree to and are bound by these terms and conditions. Outlaw Partners reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, and those submitting agree to be bound by any such changes.
1. By submitting content to our media outlets (whether text, videos, photographs, audio, interviews or otherwise), you are giving Outlaw Partners the right to display and/or publish it in any of its affiliated publications, and to store, distribute and use it for promotional and marketing purposes. Those rights extend to exclusive use by Outlaw Partners and all its affiliated entities, print, digital, websites and social media channels including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and any other media and digital channels under Outlaw Partners management.
2. Submissions to Explore Big Sky are exclusive during that publication’ two-week print run unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. All submissions to Mountain Outlaw and Explore Yellowstone magazine are exclusive to that publication’s six-month print run, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
3. By submitting content, the author grants Outlaw Partners royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute the submitted material in any form or media. Any compensation for content must be mutually agreed upon in writing by Outlaw Partners and the contributor prior to publication. Outlaw Partners reserves the right to decline, remove, or refrain from publishing any submission at its sole discretion and does not provide kill fees for unpublished work.
4. The author is solely responsible for his/her own submissions and the consequences of publishing such material. In connection with each submission, the author affirms that he/she owns or has the necessary licenses, rights, consents and permissions to use and authorize Outlaw Partners to use all materials in any/all submissions in the manner put forth in these terms and conditions. The author also affirms he/she has permission from each individual in the submission to use his/her name/likeness.
5. By participating in the Outlaw Beat podcast, the guest grants Outlaw Partners the unrestricted right to record, edit, reproduce, and distribute the interview, in whole or in part, across any digital, print, or social media channels managed by Outlaw Partners. The guest understands and agrees that participation is voluntary and that no compensation, royalty, or additional consideration will be provided for the use of their voice, likeness, or statements. Outlaw Partners is not responsible or liable for any views, statements, or representations made by the guest during the recording or in connection with the published content, and retains full discretion regarding the use, modification, and distribution of the material.
6. The opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of Outlaw Partners, its affiliates or employees.
7. Outlaw Partners reserves the right to edit all submitted material for content, corrections or length.
The following may not be submitted:
1. Material that is copyrighted, protected by trade secret or otherwise subject to third party proprietary rights, unless the author owns such rights or has permission from their rightful owner to post the material and grant Outlaw Partners all rights herein.
2. Falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage Outlaw Partners or any third party. It is the writer’s duty to fact check. This means double-checking with a source if unsure about a fact or a quote, and cross-checking all research with two to three reliable sources.
3. Material that is unlawful, obscene, discriminatory, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, encourages conduct considered a criminal offense, or is otherwise in bad taste.
4. Material submitted simultaneously elsewhere or posted online, unless disclosed and agreed upon previously in writing. Special requests for third party distribution must be pre-approved and mutually agreed upon by the contributor, the Outlaw editorial department, and all other involved parties.
Please familiarize yourself with the images we print in our publications – all past publications may be viewed online at a http://explorebigsky.com/publications. Follow the submission guidelines closely to enhance chances of publication.
Send photo submissions to mira@theoutlawpartners.com using one of the below methods, or email your contact information to be included on our photographer contact list.
Letters To The Editor:
Letters to the editor allow EBS readers to express views and share how they would like to effect change. These are not Thank You notes.
Letters should be 250 words or less, respectful, ethical, accurate, and proofread for grammar and content. We reserve the right to edit letters and will not publish individual grievances about specific businesses or letters that are abusive, malicious or potentially libelous. Include: full name, address, phone number and title. Submit to media@outlaw.partners.
Email Submissions:
(only use this method if final zip file is under 10 mb)
Send low-res preview JPGSs in a zip file. (max size 10×15 @ 150 dpi, max 15 images) Please properly name each image file (refer to image filename labeling below), and if possible include photographer’s name, contact information and caption information in the metadata. If your image(s) is selected for publication we will contact you for high resolution files.
Dropbox or other file transfer site (i.e. wesendit.com):
Send link with message including which publication you are submitting to, photographer’s name, contact info and any other information pertinent to your image(s). Max: 15 images. If your image(s) is selected for publication we will contact you for high resolution files.
Image Filename labeling:
Image filenames should be no more than 26 characters long and can’t include: spaces, periods, or back slashes. Image titles should start with the photographer’s first initial followed by their surname, then an underscore, subject, underscore and number reference. (Example: JSmith_elk_001.jpg) Proper image labeling will ensure our ability to transfer and archive files.
Rates:
Editorial: Rates are based on project, department and length.
Photography: Rates are negotiated per photo, placement and publication.
