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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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Carol Pucci
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Freelance Travel Writer and Blogger, Freelance
Carol Pucci is a Seattle-based travel writer/blogger and the former travel writer at the Seattle Times. Send news tips to travel@carolpucci.com
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Rachel Anise
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Influencer and Blogger, Freelance
LA Beauty editor + communication educator...helping people find their authentic voice! beautyprofessor@gmail.com + youtube/beautyprofessor
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Kristi Leigh
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Independent Journalist, Freelance
❇️Award-Winning Main Anchor ❇️Independent Journalist ❇️TV/Podcast Host ❇️Mom of 5 ❇️1st amendment linktr.ee/kristileightv
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Sean Naylor
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Author and Freelance Reporter, Freelance
Co-founder of The High Side. Author of Relentless Strike - The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command: amzn.to/1QNSYb7. RTs are not endorsements.
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Brandon Straka
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YouTuber, Freelance
SUBSCRIBE: safe-pay-zone.com/brandonstraka/ @RealWalkAway Founder | Former Liberal. MEDIA: booking@brandonstraka.com |
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Steven Pankhurst
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Creative Director / Founder, Manchester's Finest
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Garima Verma
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Independent Journalist, Freelance
Travel, food, lifestyle, sports, edit writer for Travel+Leisure, Forbes, The Economic Times, Fortune, Vogue, Elle, Firstpost, Deccan Herald, and more
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Caroline Catlin
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Writer and Mental Health Worker, Freelance
queer disabled writer, photographer, and care worker. work in @nytimes, @tedtalks, @teenvogue, @longreads, etc. represented by neon literary ☀️
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Alex Schnee
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Journalist and Blogger, Freelance
🥾Serial adventurer, hiker, and national park expert 🐶 Gravy the adventure dog too! 💌alex@alexonthemap.com
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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?
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