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Shomik Mukherjee
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Reporter, The Mercury News
reporting on Oakland @eastbaytimes & @mercnews | twitter algo is treacherous; can email news to you shomik@bayareanewsgroup.com
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Susan Abram
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Writer and Researcher, Freelance
Reposting poetry, photography, marine life, the sea🐋🐚🐬. Former newspaper reporter, @ladailynews.
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Carolyn Jung
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Blogger, Food Gal and Freelance Journalist, Freelance
James Beard Award-winning food writer and author of the cookbook, "East Bay Cooks.'' Has a serious thing for kouign-amanns and chocolate chip cookies.
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Steven Rea
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Writer, Freelance
Author of the Sept., 2019 release "The Hollywood Book Club," "Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars" and "Hollywood Rides a Bike," go to: ridesabike.com
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Michael Nowels
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Sports Editor, Bay Area News Group
Sports editor @mercnews/@eastbaytimes | @ASU/@UNC_Colorado alum | formerly @12News | somehow worse in person | he/him
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Cary Darling
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Arts Editor and Entertainment Writer, Chron
Arts editor and entertainment writer at the Houston Chronicle
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Daniel Willis
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Data Journalist, EdSource
Bluesky: @bayareadata.press | Others: linktr.ee/bayareadata
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Jay Drew
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Sports Writer, Deseret News
Part of the BYU sports coverage team for the Deseret News. Email is jdrew@deseretnews.com. Website is deseretnews.com/sports
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Justice Delos Santos
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Giants Beat Reporter, The Mercury News
Giants Beat Reporter for @mercnews / Former: @MLB, @dailycal / 🇵🇭🇮🇪 / He-Him-His / Cal ‘20 / @aaja / BBWAA
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Patrick Cornell
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Content Producer, CNN Newsource
Content Producer @CNNNewsource / Foster Parent / Low Level Athlete / Married to @producerxtina Patrick.Cornell@cnn.com
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Emily Harwitz
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Science Journalist, Freelance
Science Journalist & Environmental Filmmaker 📝📷🎙 • Science ⚗️ Nature 🍃 • Culture 🪩 • Outdoors 🏜️ • UCSC_SciCom • @GirlsWhoClick • Person at Large
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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.
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