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Johanna Still
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Wilmington Editor, The Assembly
wilmington editor @theassemblync / past: @wilmingtonbiz @portcitydaily @dailytarheel / ✉️ johanna@theassemblync.com
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Kate Sheppard
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Managing Editor, The Assembly
Managing editor @TheAssemblyNC / prof @UNCHussman / @HuffPost, @MotherJones, @Grist, and @TheProspect alum for life.
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John Drescher
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Contributing Editor, The Assembly
Senior editor, The Assembly. Former WaPo, News & Observer. StepUp Ministry. Wake schools vol.
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Emily Stephenson
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Deputy Managing Editor, The Assembly
Deputy managing editor @theassemblync. @wsj, @politico, @Reuters alum. Tar Heel. Make your free throws.
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Calen Razor
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Reporter, NOTUS
Reporter for @NOTUSreports and Fellow at @AJI_fellowships | nyu alum | ✉️: calenrazor@notus.org
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Matt Hartman
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Contributor, Freelance
higher ed reporter for @TheAssemblyNC. other bylines, @newrepublic @ringer @jacobin. live crabs stay humble. matt@theassemblync.com
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Carli Brosseau
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Investigative Reporter, The Assembly
Investigative reporter @TheAssemblyNC. Past: @newsobserver, @ProPublica Local Reporting Network, @Oregonian, @TucsonStar. @UNC alumna. On Signal.
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Jeffrey C. Billman
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Politics + Law Reporter @theassemblync | Send me tips: jeffrey@theassemblync.com
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Melanie Sill
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Journalism and Organizational Consultant, and Independent Editor, Freelance
See you on other platforms. Exploring better ways to do this @melaniesill@mastodon.social
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DetailsUnlock full accessNorth Carolina
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Michael Hewlett
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Reporter, The Assembly
Reporter for The Assembly NC, covering criminal justice issues, movie enthusiast, music obsessor, pop culture consumer and poetry lover.
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Alli Marshall
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Contributor, Freelance
Spoken-word artist, writer, editor, filmmaker. Creative director at AM/FM Broadcast. Paid the cost to be the boss.
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How do I find journalists featured in The Assembly?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Assembly. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Assembly?
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 The Assembly journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Assembly working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Assembly?
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 The Assembly journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Assembly into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Assembly 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 The Assembly journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Assembly journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Assembly-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
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