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Maggie Astor
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Health Reporter, Well, The New York Times
Politics reporter @nytimes. Not posting on Twitter anymore; find me on Bluesky (maggieastor.bsky.social) or Threads (astor.maggie).
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Matt Baker
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State College Sports Reporter, Tampa Bay Times
National college sports reporter at The Athletic. Indiana native. Northwestern grad. Florida resident. Tampa Bay Times alum. mbaker@theathletic.com
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Shaun Al-Shatti
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Editor-in-Chief, Uncrowned.com
Editor in Chief, @UncrownedCombat 👑 | @YahooSports
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Gina Kolata
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Medical Reporter, The New York Times
Medical reporter for the New York Times and author of six books. The latest, Mercies in Disguise, will be published in March of 2017.
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Christian Araos
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Writer, Freelance
DSA IC Americas co-chair email me: christian.e.araos@gmail.com Push It Along (he/him)
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Noah Davis
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Writer, Freelance
Wind me up and let me go. Co-founder Three Point Four Media (threepointfourmedia.com).
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Arthur Staple
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Senior Writer, The Athletic NYC, The Athletic
New York hockey columnist #NYR/#Isles for @TheAthletic. Mute the commercials. Questions, complaints, compliments? astaple@theathletic.com
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Jon Krawczynski
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Senior Writer, The Athletic
Senior Writer for The Athletic covering Timberwolves/NBA and Vikings. | byjonkrawczynski@gmail.com | Basketball Podcast: talknorth.com
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Joe Drape
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Reporter, The New York Times
@NYTSports reporter and NYT Bestselling author of "Our Boys" and "American Pharoah." Now, "Saint Makers." Proudly not a blue check mark.
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Doug Gray
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Writer, Freelance
Baseball words redsminorleagues.com | redlegnation.com | patreon.com/redsminorleagues | Baseball America
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GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists featured in The Athletic?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Athletic. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Athletic?
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 Athletic journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Athletic working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Athletic?
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 Athletic journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Athletic into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Athletic 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 Athletic journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Athletic journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Athletic-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.