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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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Mehreen Ahmed
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Novelist and Writer, Freelance
w @Waterloofestiv @AcdmyHeartnMind EdsC @DD_Book_Award n5botN JamesTait @Pushcart @BestSmFictions In @GeoffreyGatza @McNeeseReview @CambridgeUP @visual_verse
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Hunter Schwarz
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Blogger and Founder, Yello
🇺🇸 www.hunterschwarz.com | ✍🏼: politics, culture, and design for @yellopolitics @votewhig @fastcompany | Alum: CNN COVER/LINE, WaPo, BuzzFeed News
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Zenith Wolfe
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Freelance Arts and Culture Reporter, Freelance
Freelance Ottawa-based reporter. As seen in @CBCOttawa, @cottagelife, @TheStranger, @obj_news. RT or Like ≠ Endorsement.
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Madeline Holcombe
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Science and Wellness Writer, CNN
CNN Science and Wellness writer
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Tessa Smith
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Freelance Film and TV Critic, Rotten Tomatoes
Film & TV Critic @rottentomatoes • @CriticsChoice • Owner: Mama's Geeky / Movie & TV Geeks • Interviewer: @ScreenRant @popternative • Tessa@mamasgeeky.com
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Andrea Ledwell
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Writer and Publisher, Outdoorx4
Writer and Publisher for Dogeared Press & OutdoorX4 Magazine, Humanitarian, Explorer, Truth Seeker, Bookworm & Lover of the Arts
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Erica Garza
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Author and Freelance Entertainment Writer, Freelance
Author of GETTING OFF, Essays @TIME @VICE @GlamourMag @GoodHealth @TheCut @Salon @BUST_Magazine @GoodHouseMag
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Dawn Lopez
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Content Creator and Lifestyle Blogger, Cutefetti
💟 Fun Ideas w/ Your Fav Brands 🙌 💟 Party Inspo 🥳 💟 Yum Recipes🍴 💟 Crafty DIYs 🎉 💟 FL #ContentCreator 👉🏻 dawnchats@gmail.com 🎀 Click for cute blog ⤵️
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Andrew Evans
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Digital Nomad Columnist, National Geographic
Author ✍️ / Travel Writer/ Basenji dad 🐕/ “I tramp a perpetual journey." - Walt Whitman/ Inquiries @ChangemakerVOX
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Kenzie Bruce
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Independent Photographer, Freelance
photographer, co-creative director @bluechalkmedia // formerly @denverwestword, @savinggorillas, @mizzou
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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?
Yes. Many users subscribe briefly, export role-specific contacts, then cancel once they’ve completed their outreach.
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