how to use saloon
a symbiotic space to take your idea from its genesis to its execution
we are blissfully chugging along with about 200 new free subscribers every week, so i’m creating this as a resource for folks to understand what saloon is and how to use it.
what is saloon?
saloon is a club that exists both irl and online through this newsletter and our by-admission-only group chat. it was created to narrow your networking sphere to a vetted group of talent, to work cross-collaboratively, share and find opportunities, and meet others in their existing and desired fields.
we’re putting editors, writers, brands, PR, creators, brand marketers, event managers, restaurant/bar owners, & so many more in one space. we’re eliminating the need for cold emails, misfired pitches, last-minute venue panic, and creating a space for people to locate exactly what they need from their community.
we’re cultivating a group of vetted talent to work collaboratively.
this is a symbiotic space to take your ask or idea from its genesis to its execution.
who else is in saloon?
our network includes founders and representatives from outlets like Vox, NY Mag, NBC, Architectural Digest, Bon Appetit, GQ, brands like Glossier, Brooklinen, Graza, reputable PR firms like KCD and Cultural Counsel, as well as editors, chefs, writers, and influencers. you can see a full list of our members here. by joining, you have access to opportunities and ideas from these reps as they formulate.
how do I use saloon?
You’re an editor in need of a quick turn-around on a piece, but your freelance arsenal is thin at the moment. You can throw something in the “job-opportunities” chat asking available freelance writers with experience to DM or email you. Everyone who sees your message has been vetted by the saloon team as legitimate and trusted writers.
You work in events and are running low on staff for something this weekend—you can throw something in our “gig” chat with your contact info, and pull from our arsenal of trusted food and bev workers.
You work for a brand (or yourself!) and are looking to expand your audience by initiating a partnership. Drop something in our “partnerships” channel, and another business in a similar situation, or with potential budget to use on an event, will reach out!
You have an upcoming interview and are looking for intel on the company culture–post in the “industry-questions” channel and someone in our network will connect with you about their experience.
how do i join?
by signing up for our paid subscription, you have access to our full newsletter, which has all our opportunities, events, discounts, and the member bulletin. vetted saloon members will receive an invite to our group chat so they can participate directly with other members beyond the newsletter.
we've already had many success stories of folks landing jobs, collaborating for articles, curating events together, making friends and meaningful connections through it.
saloon's contact bank is huge and spans across industries: media, pr food, bev, strategy, marketing, tech—you name it. by joining, you have access to the direct contact information of each opportunity posted, including the right contact for job or gig opportunities, and invite-only events in our community!
we’ve unpaywalled saloon 15 so you can get a sense of what joining affords.
where is saloon?
NYC-based, we have members across the world—in Europe, Australia, the US, and Asia—in cities like LA, London, Copenhagen, Paris, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and beyond.
what can I access if I’m not a paid subscriber?
to be honest—not much. you can access a member spotlight, but the good stuff—opps, invites, discounts, etc.—is behind the paywall. for q’s or concerns: juliafharrison@gmail.com.
love & saloon,
julia