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Newspaper · El Segundo · Updated October 2026

How to pitch Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times has 183 journalists, editors and producers across 12 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Alex H. · Picture Editor
Business & finance · Bakersfield
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Alex S. · Assistant Op-Ed Editor
Business & finance · Los Angeles
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Amy H. · Deputy editor, Fast Break
Business & finance · United States
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Amy K. · Creative Director and Deputy Managing Editor
Business & finance · Los Angeles
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Ananya T. · Multiplatform editor
Business & finance · United States
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Austin K. · Senior Sports Editor
Business & finance · Los Angeles
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183journalists, editors and producers
43with a verified email
12desks covered
2%based in El Segundo
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at Los Angeles Times

Business & finance · 108 people
Picture Editor, Assistant Op-Ed Editor, Deputy editor, Fast Break
Film, TV & entertainment · 6 people
Sports · 5 people
Food & drink · 4 people
Health · 4 people
Science & environment · 4 people
Arts & culture · 4 people
Society · 2 people
History · 1 person
Music · 1 person

What the Los Angeles Times data says about pitching

  • 55 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 108 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across California, Los Angeles, United States, San Francisco. Pitch the person nearest your story.
55Editors
1Producers & assignment desk
102Reporters & writers
1Anchors & hosts
24More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at Los Angeles Times?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (108), Film, TV & entertainment (6), Sports (5).

Is Los Angeles Times a local or national outlet?

2% of the Los Angeles Times staff we list are based in El Segundo.

Can I get the Los Angeles Times contacts?

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

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