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Craig Carilli
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Director of Audience, ATTN:
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Erik Barnes
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Writer and Copyeditor, Freelance
Comedian, writer, actor, wrestling commentator, hold the mayo. @WrestlingPW. SAG-AFTRA. Agency: @StewartTalent @erikwbarnes.blsky.social
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Carly Sitzer
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Senior Vice President, Editorial Operations, Green Matters
New York-based middle child/journalist. Tweets & bad jokes are my own.
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Kristina Wright
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Freelance Writer, Freelance
Writer and editor • #binders • You’ll find me elsewhere for the foreseeable future.
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Heidi Lux
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Writer, Freelance
Watched Crushed on @Tubi bc I wrote it!! |TV writer - Nickelodeon| managing editress @The_Belladonnas| satire up on @Reductress @McSweeneys & more
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Carolyn Silveira
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Not much tweeting these days. Find me @cmoneycmonster on IG, "Rhyme/Schemes" on Substack, and @the_extraordinary_podcast wherever you get your pods
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Joni Edelman
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Editor-in-Chief, Ravishly
coach + human design specialist. mom of 6. granny. RN. bipolar. ED recovery. mental health all a mess. oxford comma or die. she/her
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Audrey Wachs
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
I write about new buildings, old buildings, and cities. Formerly @archpaper, currently @CornellAAP for urban planning. Email: audrey@audreywachs.com
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Robin Zlotnick
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Writer and Editor, Distractify
✨Humor: @mcsweeneys @The_Belladonnas etc. ✨Fiction: @xraylitmag @peachmgzn etc. (she/her)
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Aimee Kuvadia
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Writer, Freelance
writer | @ColumbiaJourn grad | aimeekuvadia@gmail.com
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How do I find journalists featured in Upworthy?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to Upworthy. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at Upworthy?
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 Upworthy journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from Upworthy working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from Upworthy?
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 Upworthy journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with Upworthy into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from Upworthy 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 Upworthy journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of Upworthy journalists for one project?
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