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Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified Independents across industries and outlets. Use our advanced filters to search by beat, journalist type, location, medium, and outlet, and build targeted media lists in minutes.
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Jonathan Eig
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Book Author, Freelance
Biographer, author, journalist. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography.
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Georgia Newman
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Contributor and Reviewer, OnTheWight
Mother, Creative Producer, Cook.
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Tony Grew
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Senior Broadcast Journalist - Freelance, BBC
Westminster villager. Founder @parlyapp
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Jim Dyke
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Artist, Jefferson City News Tribune
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Laura Zapata
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Freelance Fashion Editor, Freelance
Editor, creative, and fashion stylist. #Latina #Latinx IG: Laura_Zapata
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Jay Brooks
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Freelance Writer and Brewery Consultant, Freelance
Jay Brooks: Beer writer, syndicated columnist, university lecturer, father, potato nerd, View-Master nut, curmudgeon. Renaissance man, with a side of fries.
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Katherine Kornei
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Freelance Science Journalist, Freelance
Award-winning science writer; bylines in Science, NYT, others. Astrophysicist in a previous life. katherine [dot] kornei [at] gmail [dot] com
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Adam Kokesh
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Commentator and Host, Freelance
Adam Kokesh has been caged since 9 Jul 2013 on victimless crime charges in Virginia and DC. This is the campaign to free him!
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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.
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Independents Journalists - Media Contacts Database
Find Independents journalists across outlets and industries. Search by beat, role, location or industry and build targeted media lists in minutes on Journalist Hunt.
GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find Independents on Journalist Hunt?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, outlet, or medium to narrow your search to Independents relevant to your story.
Do you provide email addresses for Independents?
Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can browse profiles, but contact info is redacted.
Can I filter Independents by beat, location, or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat, country, state, city, or publication to focus your outreach on Independents in those segments.
What information does each Independents profile include?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles, helping you see their coverage and seniority context.
Can I export lists of Independents for use in campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Independents into CSV or XLSX files to integrate them into outreach workflows.
How often are Independents journalist profiles updated?
We update profiles regularly to keep roles, beats, outlets, and contact details accurate and current.
Why pitch by seniority?
Seniority affects influence — senior reporters, editors, and executives often decide on coverage, while staff writers and freelancers might be more open to novel or niche stories. Targeting by role enhances your chances of getting responses.
Can I take a short-term subscription just to export Independents contacts?
Yes. Many users subscribe briefly, export role-specific contacts, then cancel once they’ve completed their outreach.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can cancel or change your plan anytime through your account settings. You’ll maintain access for the duration of your current billing period.