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Politics journalists
3,928 reporters and editors who cover government, elections, policy, campaigns and public affairs. Browse by country, see where they work, and learn what they want from a pitch.
Who is on this list
InsightFuse lists 3,928 politics journalists worldwide, working across 1,656 outlets. Every record has a name, job title, outlet and location. Many also have a verified email address and a LinkedIn profile, which you can see once you sign in.
Where they work: top outlets and employers
- United States Postal Service
- United States Senate
- Home Office
- State of Minnesota
- State of Illinois
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- European Commission
- State of Wisconsin
- Roads and Maritime Services
- NDR
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- Usda
- US Government
- Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) Official Media Government of Pakistan
| Role | Journalists |
|---|---|
| Editors | 1,217 |
| Reporters | 682 |
| Writers | 682 |
| Journalists | 461 |
| Producers | 370 |
| Correspondents | 150 |
| Section and senior editors | 80 |
| Editors-in-chief | 67 |
How to pitch political journalists
Politics reporters cover government, elections, policy, campaigns and public affairs. They want on-the-record sources, documents, polling and fast, accurate responses.
- Political desks work to the news cycle, so pitch early in the day.
- Polling and original documents travel further than opinions.
- Be clear about what is on the record before you start talking.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find political journalists?
Search the InsightFuse database by the politics beat, then narrow by country, outlet or job title to find the reporters who cover your story.
What do political journalists want in a pitch?
They want on-the-record sources, documents, polling and fast, accurate responses.
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