Find journalists featured in The Mercury News across industries and beats to get your story published
Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified journalists featured in The Mercury News 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

Krissy Waite
Verified
Reporter, Marin Independent Journal
reporter @marinij | gym rat & coffee lover | @ucbsoj '23, @IthacaCollege ‘21, @HebronAcademy ‘17 | ME➡️CA | she/her
Beats

Chris Tomasson
Verified
Denver Broncos and NFL Beat Writer, The Denver Gazette
Covering Broncos for Denver Gazette. Previously covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press. Longtime NBA writer. E-mail is christomasson@hotmail.com
Beats

Chris Haire
Verified
Coastal Cities Editor, Press-Telegram
Coastal cities editor for SCNG's Long Beach Press-Telegram, presstelegram.com; and Daily Breeze, dailybreeze.com. Tips welcome! chaire@scng.com.
Beats

Jason Mackey
Verified
Senior Sports Writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Columnist for @PGSportsNow. Abby's husband. Rider & Teddy's dad. Survives on Grateful Dead, running and coffee. Every silver lining's got a touch of grey.
Beats

Dan Albano
Verified
High School Sports Writer, Orange County Register
OC Register sports /🔥HOT 150: www.ocregister.com/2024/08/07/ocvarsity-hot-150 Trinity FB Podcast:www.buzzsprout.com/34776/ IG ocvarsityguy
Beats

Kimberly Chua
Verified
Digital Operations Manager, WIRED Magazine
Digital Operations Manager, @WIRED. Formerly @sfchronicle, @mercnews. Lover of puppies, bears and dinosaurs (not always in that order). Go Giants.
Beats

Brooke Becher
Verified
Staff Reporter, Built In
Journalist powered by punk ethos | Staff Reporter @BuiltIn | MA War Reporting + Int. Human Rights | Tips to brooke.becher@builtin.com
Beats

Gayla Cawley
Verified
Reporter, Boston Herald
City Hall reporter @bostonherald, UConn grad, Yankees fan, fitness addict and journalist with no time for nonsense. Send tips to gcawley@bostonherald.com.
Beats

Karl Mondon
Verified
Staff Photographer, The Mercury News
Karl Mondon, staff photographer at the San Jose Mercury News and proud member of @MercNewsGuild
Beats

David Hammond
Verified
Dining and Drinking Editor, Newcity
Writer/producer of B2B and belly-related projects for Newcity Chicago, Wednesday Journal, Rivet Radio and lots of other media.
Beats

Jonathan Shikes
Verified
Entertainment Editor, The Denver Post
Entertainment Editor at the Denver Post. Former beer writer for Westword. Author of “Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing.”
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 The Mercury News - Media Contacts Database
Find journalists from The Mercury News. 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 The Mercury News?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Mercury News. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Mercury News?
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 Mercury News journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Mercury News working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Mercury News?
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 Mercury News journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Mercury News into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Mercury News 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 Mercury News journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Mercury News journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Mercury News-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.