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Jim Derry
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Sports Betting Writer, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
🏈 Host of Dattitude Podcast for @NOLAnews ⚾️ Focus on Saints, NFL, Pelicans, LSU, prep and more. 🏀 PxP for @VSNLouisiana. 👨👩👧👧 My family = my world.
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Dick Quagliano
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Freelance Sports Writer, Daily Herald
Freelance local sportswriter. Packaging salesman extraordinaire. Media member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Opinions are my own.
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Gary Middendorf
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Contract Photographer, Chicago Tribune
Herald-News Photo Editor/Photographer, School of the Osage High School, School of the Art Institute Chicago alumnus. Correct spelling is overrated.
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John Gallione
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Teacher and Freelance Writer, Freelance
8th grade social studies & athletic director #EA131 Part time reporter & voice over talent. M.Ed in school leadership, PhD in keeping it a buck.
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Tony Gadomski
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Photojournalist, My Suburban Life
Photojournalist for @nwherald | @MySuburbanLife | @FNDrive | @MaxPreps
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Brian Shamie
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Multiplatform Editor, Daily Herald
Copy editor. Designer. Local music fanboy. Mostly harmless. As seen on TV (a few times). Daily Herald/Chicago Sound Check
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J.T. Pedelty
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Regional Sports Editor, Shaw Local
Regional Sports Editor for Shaw (shawlocal.com); SIU & IVCC grad; Dad of the coolest Dandy's World-loving 6th-grader on Planet Earth
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Alex Kantecki
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Sports Editor, NorthWest Herald
Northwest Herald Sports Editor. @nwhpreps @shawlocalnews 📧 akantecki@shawmedia.com
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Emmagrace Sperle
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Correspondent, Daily Herald
Journalist // Daily Herald Correspondent // SOC Ambassador // Loyola ‘21
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Michael Urbanec
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News Reporter, Shaw Local
Morris Herald-News editor. Retweets are not endorsements. @michaelurbanec for stupid jokes, puns and bad sports takes. Northern Star & Top Shelf Sports alum.
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John Radtke
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Fox Valley Sports Editor and Online Prep Sports Manager, Daily Herald
Fox Valley Sports Editor/Online Prep Sports Manager at Daily Herald (Illinois). Also President and GM of Northern Illinois Lightning Fastpitch Softball
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How do I find journalists featured in Shaw Local?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Shaw Local. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Shaw Local?
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 Shaw Local journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Shaw Local working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Shaw Local?
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 Shaw Local journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Shaw Local into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Shaw Local 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 Shaw Local journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Shaw Local journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your Shaw Local-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
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