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Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified journalists working in Local across industries and outlets. Use our advanced filters to search by beat, journalist type, location, outlet, and role, and build targeted media lists in minutes.
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Daniel Caudill
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Kansas Statehouse Bureau Chief, Kansas News Service
Covering #ksleg for @kprnews & @ksnewsservice • Former reporter @KMUW • Tips: dcaudill@ku.edu (he/him)
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Joe Sonka
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Kentucky State Government Reporter, Louisville Public Media
I cover state government for Kentucky Public Radio. This is an archived account, I’m over @ the other app now, see link 👇
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Lauren Hall
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Regional News Reporter, ITV News
Reporter for ITV regional news - lauren.hall@itv.com
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Kara Berg
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Wayne County Courts Reporter, Detroit News
Wayne/Oakland/Macomb County courts reporter @detroitnews. Formerly @lsjnews. Ball State alumna. Michigan native. Ex-swimmer. I'm obsessed with my dogs.
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Kathleen McGrory
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Local Investigations Fellowship Editor, The New York Times
local investigations fellowship editor, @nytimes. proud alumna of @propublica @TB_Times @miamiherald @columbiajourn @hamiltoncollege.
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Janene Scully
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North County Editor, Noozhawk
Wrangler of words as North County editor for Noozhawk.com
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Randy Billings
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Portland Reporter, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
bsky.app/profile/randybillings.bsky.social maine journalist @pressherald state house politics portland rbillings@pressherald.com
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Holly Moore
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Executive Editor, Local, Axios
Executive editor, Local @axios. Formerly @USATODAY. Holler if you want to talk news, cheese or ☕️.
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Peter Senzamici
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Manhattan Civil Courts Reporter, New York Post
Manhattan Civil Courts reporter @nypost // Litigious? Get in touch psenzamici@nypost.com
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GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists working in Local?
Use filters like beat, industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to journalists who publish in Local.
Do you provide contact information for journalists in Local?
Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter Local journalists by location or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine your search by country, city/state, or specific publications to focus your outreach by region or media brand.
What information is displayed in a Local journalist’s profile?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into their published work in that format.
Can I export lists of journalists in Local for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Local journalists into CSV or XLSX files for outreach and media planning.
How often are journalist profiles for Local updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to keep beats, formats, roles, outlets, and contact details accurate and current.
Why filter by medium/format such as digital, print, podcast, etc.?
Medium indicates how they publish — knowing this helps you pitch in the right format (e.g. podcasts, print stories, online articles) and match your content to their strengths.
Can I subscribe just to export data for Local journalists for a single campaign?
Yes. Many users take a short-term subscription, export their medium-specific list, and cancel afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can cancel or change your plan anytime via your account settings, and you’ll retain full access until your current billing cycle ends.