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Craig Goldstein
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Editor-in-Chief, Baseball Prospectus
Editor-in-Chief, Baseball Prospectus | I make the negativity come alive. | @cdgoldstein.baseballprospectus.com on bluesky
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Dan McQuade
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Visual Editor, Defector
visual editor @defectormedia defector.com defectorstore.com
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
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Staff Writer and Co-Owner, Defector
staff writer @defectormedia ⛹️♀️ not really here
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Claire Watkins
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Newsletter Head of Content and Staff Writer, Just Women's Sports
Musician, writer, small mountain bear | Newsletter queen and host of The Late Sub for @justwsports, in your inbox 5x a week and in your ears every Weds. She/her
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Justin Ellis
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Projects Editor, Defector
Co-owner/Projects Editor/podcasts @DefectorMedia. Writing a book on black life in MN for @Harperbooks. Priors: @JigsawProds, @ProblemareasHBO, @ESPN
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Kelsey McKinney
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Freelance Writer, Freelance
co-owner @defectormedia, author of YOU DIDNT HEAR THIS FROM ME and GOD SPARE THE GIRLS. former host of NORMAL GOSSIP.
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Luis Paez-Pumar
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Co-Owner and Writer, Defector
co-owner and staff writer @defectormedia | luis@defector.com | Squid Dad and Gustav Forever 🇻🇪
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Diana Moskovitz
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Investigative Editor and Co-Owner, Defector
investigations editor/co-owner/resident cat lady & BTS fan @defectormedia email: diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com Signal: dmoskovitz.99
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Patrick Dorsey
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Publisher @theNewMexican - Frmr Pub: @Statesman, @HeraldTribune, @TDOnline. Support ur local newspaper. Enjoying adventure w/ my love Kecia
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Chris Thompson
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Co-Founder and Staff Writer, Defector
Co-founder and Staff Writer at @DefectorMedia. Send your tips to chris.thompson@defector.com
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Lauren Theisen
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Blogger, Defector
Co-Owner and Blog Girl @defectormedia 🏒 Email: lauren at defector dot com
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How do I find journalists featured in Defector?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Defector. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Defector?
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 Defector journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Defector working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Defector?
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 Defector journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Defector into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Defector 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 Defector journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
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