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Online · Arlington · Updated October 2026

How to pitch Politico

Politico has 181 journalists, editors and producers across 9 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Adam B. · News Editor, Economics and Finance
Health · Baltimore
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Alex B. · Head of News
Health · Washington
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Alexandra M. · Managing Editor, Washington Initiatives and Newsroom Development
Health · Washington
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Anastazja K. · Copy editor, E&E News
Health · San Francisco
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Andrew G. · contributing editor
Health · Arlington
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Aubree W. · Editor, Legislative Services
Health · Cicero
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181journalists, editors and producers
181with a verified email
9desks covered
7%based in Arlington
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at Politico

Health · 181 people
News Editor, Economics and Finance, Head of News, Managing Editor, Washington Initiatives and Newsroom…
Business & finance · 12 people
Technology · 9 people
Arts & culture · 6 people
Education · 5 people
Food & drink · 2 people
Science & environment · 2 people
Home & hobbies · 1 person
Society · 1 person

What the Politico data says about pitching

  • 59 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. Health is the largest desk here with 181 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across Washington, New York, Baltimore, Arlington. Pitch the person nearest your story.
59Editors
22Producers & assignment desk
96Reporters & writers
1Anchors & hosts
3More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at Politico?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Health (181), Business & finance (12), Technology (9).

Is Politico a local or national outlet?

7% of the Politico staff we list are based in Arlington.

Can I get the Politico contacts?

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

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