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TV & radio · Atlanta · Updated September 2026

How to pitch CNN

CNN has 645 journalists, editors and producers across 9 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Aaron H. · Editor/Producer
General news · Downey
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Adam L. · Sr Vice President and Executive Editorial Director
General news · Washington
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Adam R. · Lead Editor
General news · Atlanta
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Adrian R. · CNN Photojournalist/Editor
General news · Miami
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Adrienne L. · Digital Preservation Editor II
General news · Atlanta
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Adrienne W. · Assignment Editor
General news · Washington
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645journalists, editors and producers
642with a verified email
9desks covered
29%based in Atlanta
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at CNN

Business & finance · 17 people
Sr. Director, Global News Budget & Operations - CNN Business Operations, Senior Economy Editor,…
Technology · 10 people
Homepage Programming Editor, CNN Underscored, Executive Producer, Washington Programming and Special Events Programming, CNN,…
Film, TV & entertainment · 5 people
Entertainment Editor, Editorial Producer, CNN Original Series & Films, Senior section editor, entertainment
Sports · 5 people
Features Editor/Producer at CNN Sports, Sports News Editor, Associate Producer/Editor, CNN Sports
Health · 4 people
Senior Editor, CNN Health, Health Data Editor, Reporter, CNN Health
Science & environment · 4 people
Senior Climate & Weather Editor, Supervising Producer - Space and Transportation, DC Climate Reporter
Society · 2 people
Culture Writer, Writer, Culture
Crime & justice · 1 person
Talent Producer, Crime and Justice
Travel · 1 person
Travel Products Editor at CNN Underscored

What the CNN data says about pitching

  • TV segments are booked by producers and the assignment desk. 295 of the 645 people here are producers or on the assignment desk, so start there for anything visual or time-sensitive.
  • 212 editors decide what runs. Pitch the editor of the desk that fits your story; pitch a reporter when you have an angle for their beat.
  • Match the desk first. Business & finance is the largest desk here with 17 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across New York, Atlanta, Washington, Los Angeles. Pitch the person nearest your story.
212Editors
295Producers & assignment desk
121Reporters & writers
8Anchors & hosts
9More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at CNN?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (17), Technology (10), Film, TV & entertainment (5).

Is CNN a local or national outlet?

29% of the CNN staff we list are based in Atlanta.

Can I get the CNN contacts?

Yes. Search CNN in Media List and export the journalists who fit your story, from $99 a month.

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