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Online · Washington · Updated October 2026

How to pitch Semafor

Semafor has 47 journalists, editors and producers across 3 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Andy R. · Executive Director, Marketing & Business Development, Dubai
Business & finance · Abu Dhabi
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Ben S. · Editor In Chief
General news · New York
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Jessica Y. · Editorial Booking Producer
General news · Washington
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Josh B. · Senior Social Media Editor
General news · New York
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Kelsey W. · Reporter, Abu Dhabi (Gulf investment, energy, AI; ex-editor…
Business & finance · Abu Dhabi
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Mohammed S. · Editor, Semafor Gulf
Business & finance · Abu Dhabi
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47journalists, editors and producers
11with a verified email
3desks covered
4%based in Washington
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at Semafor

Business & finance · 4 people
Executive Director, Marketing & Business Development, Dubai, Reporter, Abu Dhabi (Gulf investment, energy, AI;…
Technology · 3 people
Science & environment · 1 person

What the Semafor data says about pitching

  • 8 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 4 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across District of Columbia, New York, Abu Dhabi, Washington. Pitch the person nearest your story.
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2Reporters & writers
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at Semafor?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (4), Technology (3), Science & environment (1).

Is Semafor a local or national outlet?

4% of the Semafor staff we list are based in Washington.

Can I get the Semafor contacts?

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

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