Find journalists featured in Essence across industries and beats to get your story published
Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified journalists featured in Essence 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
Shar Jossell
Verified
Contributor, Freelance
Award-Winning Entertainment Journalist• Culture Critic · Media Personality• @nabjlaofficial President• views are my own
Beats
Lihle Z. Mtshali
Verified
Freelance Writer and Editor, Freelance
South African in NYC🇿🇦🗽| Mama | Wife | Storyteller | Ghostwriter | Editor | Travel Entrepreneur | IG: lihle_z
Beats
Jordyn Brown
Verified
Freelance Contributor, Freelance
Writer and lover of stories in many styles — poems, movies, music. rom-com aficionado (she/her)
Beats
Noel Cody
Verified
Freelancer, Essence
Creative copywriter, Jesse's girl, mom to two boys, WoMom.net blogger, loud laugher and someone you could totally get a beer with
Beats
Gina Esposito
Verified
Reporter and Traffic Anchor, WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)
EMMY award winning Anchor/Reporter at @wsoctv. Wife + Mom of 2. Email: gina.esposito@wsoc-tv.com FB: ReporterGinaEsposito
Beats
Lisa Snowden
Verified
Editor-in-Chief, Baltimore Beat
Lisa Snowden is Editor-in-Chief of @baltbeat, a digital and print-based news outlet and Baltimore City’s paper of record.
Beats
Karen A. Frenkel
Verified
Science and Technology Writer, Freelance
Author and Documentary Producer: Family Treasures Lost and Found musician (flute), poodle enthusiast
Beats
Tyrus Townsend
Verified
Digital Content Editor and Producer, Black Enterprise
Social Media Producer. Art Collector. Writer: GQ Portugal, Scotch Porter, Bevel, Essence, Black Enterprise, Ebony, Jet, MTV, Good Black Art, BET and more.
Beats
Sherri McGee McCovey
Verified
Freelance Writer, Freelance
Word Slinger...Writer/Producer of The Stephen A. Smith Show Podcast| NYTimes Best-Selling Author|Journalist USA Today| Parents |Food&Wine |Kindred|Essence|Ebony
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 Essence - Media Contacts Database
Find journalists from Essence. 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 Essence?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Essence. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Essence?
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 Essence journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Essence working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Essence?
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 Essence journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Essence into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Essence 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 Essence journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Essence journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your Essence-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.