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Newspaper · St. Petersburg · Updated October 2026

How to pitch Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay Times has 100 journalists, editors and producers across 7 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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100journalists, editors and producers
86with a verified email
7desks covered
39%based in St. Petersburg
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at Tampa Bay Times

Business & finance · 9 people
Economy & Growth Editor, Copywriter/editor/graphic designer, Creative Marketing Department, Investigative Reporter
Sports · 5 people
Photography Director, News & Sports, Web Editor/Online Sports Editor, Sports Reporter, Colleges (primarily USF)
Food & drink · 4 people
Arts & culture · 3 people
Web designer and editor
Science & environment · 2 people
Environment Reporter, Climate and Environment Reporter
Education · 2 people
education reporter
Health · 2 people
Health and Medicine Reporter, Data Reporter/Economy and Health

What the Tampa Bay Times data says about pitching

  • 37 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 9 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Tampa, Florida. Pitch the person nearest your story.
37Editors
4Producers & assignment desk
50Reporters & writers
4Photo & video
5More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at Tampa Bay Times?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (9), Sports (5), Food & drink (4).

Is Tampa Bay Times a local or national outlet?

39% of the Tampa Bay Times staff we list are based in St. Petersburg.

Can I get the Tampa Bay Times contacts?

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