Find journalists featured in Businessdesk across industries and beats to get your story published
Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified journalists featured in Businessdesk and other top publications. Use our advanced filters to search by beat, industry, location, medium, and role, and build targeted media lists in minutes.
Get connected with journalists todayAll journalists
Country
City / State / Region
Journalist Type
Coverage Topics
Current Employer
As seen in (Outlets)
Industry
Medium / Format
Seniority / Role

Dan Brunskill
Verified
Political and Economics Reporter, Interest.co.nz
Economic policy reporter for @interestnz (tweets aren’t journalism) dan.brunskill@interest.co.nz
Beats

Spencer Smith
Verified
Podcast Host, Big Drive Energy
Brother of @BigDriveMitch. 1/2 of @BigDriveEnergy. @ALLCITY_Network Events. @DNVR_Rockies pod. PGA Pro. Pop A Shot 🐐 I want to be Nikola Jokic when I grow up.
Beats

Jacques Steenkamp
Verified
Homepage Editor, BusinessDesk
Author, scriptwriter, & investigative journalist. Homepage editor for @Businessdesk_nz (He/Him) #MentalHealth Books: #GriekwastadMurders @PenguinbooksSA
Beats

Oliver Lewis
Verified
Infrastructure Editor, BusinessDesk
Infrastructure editor @businessdesk_nz. Tip hotline: oli.lewis@nzme.co.nz, or +64 27 404 1446
Beats

Brian Gaynor
Verified
Copy Editor, Business Insurance
Copy editor, Business Insurance. Pro basketball historian, fiction writer, classic rocker, Wisconsin native, Yugoslav, lives in Portland, Oregon.

Riley Kennedy
Verified
Reporter, BusinessDesk
@businessdesk_nz reporter. South Islander turned Aucklander. Eats meat, wears wool. Likes beer, loves racing. NZSA emerging journalist of the year, 2022.
Beats

Kelly Bertrand
Verified
Founder and Editor, Capsule
Founder & Editor, capsulenz.com
Beats
DetailsUnlock full accessAuckl
kel***@***.com
https://www.aeh

Matt Martel
Verified
Publisher, Commercial Director and Motoring Writer, BusinessDesk
Publisher and GM @businessdesk_nz. Part-time farmer.
Beats

Rebecca Howard
Verified
Senior Reporter, BusinessDesk
Canadian/New Zealand journalist working for BusinessDesk, covering economics, politics, dairy and a wide variety of other topics! Views are personal.
Beats

Ben Moore
Verified
Technology Editor, BusinessDesk
Tech editor for BusinessDesk. My opinions are my own and you can't have them.
Beats

Rebecca Howard
Verified
Senior Reporter, BusinessDesk
Canadian/New Zealand journalist working for BusinessDesk, covering economics, politics, dairy and a wide variety of other topics! Views are personal.
Beats
Journalist Hunt helps you get media attention by connecting you with over 200,000 journalists in one place. Stop pitching blindly, find the right journalists who care about your story, so you can land press mentions, build authority, and grow your business fast.
How to use Journalist Hunt
Journalist Hunt makes media outreach simple by providing access to over 200,000 verified journalists from around the world. Each profile comes with journalist type, role, beat, industry, outlet, location, recent articles and other data, which makes it easy for you to know who you’re pitching. Stop wasting countless hours of searching for the right journalists on the internet and access our database to find the right matches today.
01
Filter your contacts
Select your niche, beat, industry, location, or media outlet. Our advanced filters help you zero in on the journalists most relevant to your story.
02
Build your media list
Create custom lead lists of journalists that matches your niche. Export your list as a CSV or XLSX file with one click.
03
Reach out and pitch
We provide verified journalist emails, LinkedIn, and X profiles so you can easily start sending personalized pitches.
Why users choose Journalist Hunt
200,000+ media contacts covering every industry, outlet, and region.
Quickly find the right match with verified profiles of active media professionals.
Targeted outreach for impact, ensuring your story reaches journalists who cover your niche.
Easy outreach and instant results, build lists, export contacts, and start pitching within minutes.
Find journalists at Businessdesk - Media Contacts Database
Find journalists from Businessdesk. Search by role, beat, outlet or location and build targeted media lists in minutes on Journalist Hunt.
GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists featured in Businessdesk?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Businessdesk. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Businessdesk?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter Businessdesk journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Businessdesk working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Businessdesk?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of Businessdesk journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Businessdesk into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Businessdesk updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting Businessdesk journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Businessdesk journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your Businessdesk-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can change or cancel your plan at any time. You’ll keep access until the end of your current billing period.