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Rafael Sanchez Cruz
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Reporter, WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)
Californian reporting in the DMV for @wusa9 📺 Se habla español 👉🏼Any leads email me at rsanchezcr@wusa9.com
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Kenneth Dickerman
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Photo Editor, The Washington Post
Photo Editor @washingtonpost, former @msn and @time. (opinions my own) wapo.st/2OSx1gN and bit.ly/2VgFTPB
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Elaina Plott
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Staff Writer, The Atlantic
Staff writer, @TheAtlantic. Writing a book about Frank M. Johnson and George Wallace for @penguinpress. Alum @nytimes. Tuscaloosa native. Ruth 1:16.
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Margaret Chadbourn
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White House Correspondent, Cheddar News
Journalist by trade. Lover of running in the a.m. & fueled by caffeine. Luckily married to @davecclarke + raising our sweet girls.
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Amanda Finnegan
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Deputy Features Editor, The Washington Post
Deputy features editor at @washingtonpost, overseeing Travel, Food, Home and more. Gin consumer. Pizza purist.
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Brett Schenker
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Blogger in Chief, Graphic Policy
Comic reading, game playing, pop culture loving, political consultant & email deliverability nerd. I run @graphicpolicy & @boardgametoday. Views are my own
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Michael Brodeur
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Classical Music Critic, The Washington Post
classical music critic @washingtonpost / “SWOLE” AVAILABLE NOW ON @beaconpressbks / bsky.app/profile/michaelbrodeur.bsky.social
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Pete Schroeder
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Financial Regulation Correspondent, Reuters
@Reuters correspondent, Notre Dame alum. Spelled like the Peanuts character, pronounced like Hank from "Breaking Bad." pete.schroeder@thomsonreuters.com
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Natalie Allison
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White House Reporter, The Washington Post
White House reporter for @WashingtonPost. Previously @Politico + @Tennessean. NC is home. Hit me up: natalie.allison@washpost.com // Signal: natalieallison.01
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Tim Meko
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Deputy Graphics Director, The Washington Post
Dad. Deputy director and stacker of mappy hacks at @postgraphics. Previously at @urbaninstitute and @DispatchAlerts. @Transy and @ViscomOhioU grad.
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Colette Shade
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Author, HarperCollins Publishers
Author, Y2K: How the 2000's Became Everything (@deystreet). The New York Times called me “lean, nimble, and profoundly depressing.” I think I’m fun though.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in Washington?
Use filters by beat, industry, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search and discover journalists based in Washington who cover topics relevant to your story.Do you provide email contacts for Washington journalists?
Yes. Verified contact information (emails, LinkedIn, X) is available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact fields are redacted.Can I filter Washington journalists by beat or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat or specific publications to find Washington journalists with expertise and reach in your area.What profile details are shown for Washington journalists?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into what they cover and where.Can I export a list of Washington journalists for outreach?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Washington-based journalists to CSV or XLSX files and use them in PR or media campaigns.How frequently are Washington journalist profiles updated?
Profiles are refreshed regularly to keep location, beats, roles, and contact information accurate and up to date.Why use a location filter along with beat or type?
Filtering by location helps ensure your pitches reach journalists in the region or market you care about — improving relevance and response rates.Can I subscribe just to export data for Washington journalists?
Yes. You can use a short-term subscription to access and export a location-specific journalist list and then cancel if needed.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You’re free to change or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. You retain access through your current billing period.