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Rachel Holliday Smith
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Associate Editor, THE CITY
associate editor + explainer-in-chief for @THECITYNY • news if I must, local joy where I can find it • tell me something good: rsmith@thecity.nyc
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Alyssa Katz
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Executive Editor, THE CITY
Executive Editor, @THECITYNY. Send tips and takes to akatz@thecity.nyc. I occasionally still express opinions. Fund our work donorbox.org/supportthecity
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Katie Honan
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Reporter, THE CITY
Reporter at @thecityny, co-host on @faqnyc 🐦 Townie | “Peace through understanding." | SJU/CUNY J-School alum | khonan@thecity.nyc | Signal: 9175047505 #qgtm
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Ibrahim Naber
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Chefreporter, Die Welt
Chefreporter @welt | Three.ma/HJP5K84C 🔑 ibranab@protonmail.com | 📖@KingsCollegeLon
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Ben Fractenberg
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Visual Editor, THE CITY
Visual editor for @thecityny. High-minded, middle class, lowbrow
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Audrey Nielsen
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Contributor, Freelance
data, accountability, crime, investigations - masters @ cuny SOJ / prior bylines the crime report, nydailynews, more / fellow at sunlight research center
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Emily Swanson
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Reporter, Bronx Times
🇰🇷 🇺🇸 MSP ➡️ NYC Reporter for Bronx Times. Past lives as high school teacher and chef. Bylines for The Guardian US, THE CITY, Mott Haven Herald.
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Greg Smith
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Investigative Reporter, THE CITY
Investigative reporter at The City, non-profit covering all things NYC, "Made Men: The True Story of a NJ Crime Family" DMs are open; gsmith@thecity.nyc
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Gaspard Le Dem
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Senior Reporter, Global Investigations Review
Covering foreign bribery, sanctions and export controls for @GIRAlerts | Fmr. EIC @Outlaw_Report | Stints @DCist & @AFP | 🇫🇷 + 🇺🇸 | Local journo at ❤️ |
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Jere Hester
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Founding Editor-in-Chief, THE CITY
Director of Editorial Projects & Partnerships @NewmarkJSchool. Some Priors: Founding EIC of @TheCityNY, founding director @nycitynews, @NYDailyNews city editor
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Nicholas Dawes
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Executive Director, THE CITY
Executive Director at @TheCityNY. Boards: @amaBhungane, @CodaStory @bhekisisa_MG: NYC, Journalism, local news, occasional reminders of South Africa and India
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GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists featured in The City?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The City. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The City?
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 City journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The City working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The City?
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 City journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The City into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The City 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 City journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The City journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The City-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.