How to pitch KPBS
KPBS has 60 journalists, editors and producers across 3 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.
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Alan R. · Senior Editor
General news · La Mesa
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Chris P. · Producer/Editor
General news · San Diego
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Christopher M. · Producer/Photojournalist/Editor
General news · Escondido
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David W. · Investigative/Enterprise Editor
Business & finance · San Diego
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Gina D. · News Editor
General news · San Diego
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Glenn G. · Assistant Editor
General news · United States
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60journalists, editors and producers
42with a verified email
3desks covered
53%based in San Diego
Pick the right desk
Who to pitch at KPBS
Business & finance · 3 people
Investigative/Enterprise Editor, Digital Marketing Producer, Investigative Reporter
Film, TV & entertainment · 2 people
Television News Reporter
Arts & culture · 1 person
KPBS/Arts producer and editor
What the KPBS data says about pitching
- TV segments are booked by producers and the assignment desk. 17 of the 60 people here are producers or on the assignment desk, so start there for anything visual or time-sensitive.
- 13 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 3 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
- Staff are spread across San Diego, California, Los Angeles, United States. Pitch the person nearest your story.
13Editors
17Producers & assignment desk
15Reporters & writers
3Anchors & hosts
12More staff
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Questions, answered
Who should I pitch at KPBS?
Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (3), Film, TV & entertainment (2), Arts & culture (1).
Is KPBS a local or national outlet?
53% of the KPBS staff we list are based in San Diego.
Can I get the KPBS contacts?
Yes. Search KPBS in Media List and export the journalists who fit your story, from $99 a month.
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