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Contributor, Chicago Reader

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Associate Publisher, Chicago Reader

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Associate Publisher, Chicago Reader

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Chicago

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Staff Writer, Chicago Reader

DMB (Debbie-Marie Brown)

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Staff Writer, Chicago Reader

Chicago, Illinois

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Cristobal Alday

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Chicago

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Luca Cimarusti

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Journalist Hunt helps you get media attention by connecting you with over 100,000 journalists in one place. Stop pitching blindly, find the right journalists who care about your story, so you can land press mentions, build authority, and grow your business fast.

How to use Journalist Hunt

Journalist Hunt makes media outreach simple by providing access to over 100,000 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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Filter your contacts

Select your niche, beat, industry, location, or media outlet. Our advanced filters help you zero in on the journalists most relevant to your story.

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Create custom lead lists of journalists that matches your niche. Export your list as a CSV or XLSX file with one click.

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We provide verified journalist emails, LinkedIn, and X profiles so you can easily start sending personalized pitches.

Why users choose Journalist Hunt

  • 100,000+ media contacts covering every industry, outlet, and region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I find journalists working in Chicago Reader?

    Use filters like beat, industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to journalists who publish in Chicago Reader.

  • Do you provide contact information for journalists in Chicago Reader?

    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 Chicago Reader 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 Chicago Reader 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 Chicago Reader for campaigns?

    Yes. Premium users can export lists of Chicago Reader journalists into CSV or XLSX files for outreach and media planning.

  • How often are journalist profiles for Chicago Reader 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 Chicago Reader 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.

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