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Newspaper · San Francisco · Updated October 2026

How to pitch San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle has 72 journalists, editors and producers across 8 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Alvin J. · Photo Editor
General news · Santa Rosa
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Anna G. · Engagement Editor
General news · Sacramento
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Craig C. · Online Picture Editor
General news · Oakland
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David F. · Copy desk and online editor
General news · San Francisco
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Demian B. · Director of News
General news · San Francisco
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Dominic F. · Deputy Metro Editor
General news · Washington
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72journalists, editors and producers
49with a verified email
8desks covered
35%based in San Francisco
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at San Francisco Chronicle

Business & finance · 5 people
Assistant Business Editor, Personal finance columnist, Data & investigative reporter
Food & drink · 3 people
Food Reporter, Wine Reporter, Food and Restaurant Reporter
Arts & culture · 3 people
Arts & Culture columnist
Sports · 3 people
Deputy Sports Editor, Sports Columnist, Sports Reporter
Society · 2 people
Culture Reporter
Film, TV & entertainment · 2 people
Senior Arts and Entertainment Editor, Assistant arts & entertainment editor
Travel · 1 person
Travel & Outdoors Editor
Home & hobbies · 1 person

What the San Francisco Chronicle data says about pitching

  • 22 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 5 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across San Francisco, California, Oakland, Sacramento. Pitch the person nearest your story.
22Editors
2Producers & assignment desk
43Reporters & writers
1Anchors & hosts
4More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at San Francisco Chronicle?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (5), Food & drink (3), Arts & culture (3).

Is San Francisco Chronicle a local or national outlet?

35% of the San Francisco Chronicle staff we list are based in San Francisco.

Can I get the San Francisco Chronicle contacts?

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

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