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Newspaper · London · Updated October 2026

How to pitch The Economist

The Economist has 72 journalists, editors and producers across 6 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Aaron C. · Asia diplomatic editor
Business & finance · Singapore
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Adam B. · Deputy news editor
Business & finance · United Kingdom
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Adam J. · Executive Producer
Business & finance · United Kingdom
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Anna K. · Audience Editor
Business & finance · London
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Arkady O. · Russia Editor
Business & finance · London
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Bhavya T. · Programme Editor, Events
Technology · London
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72journalists, editors and producers
72with a verified email
6desks covered
44%based in London
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at The Economist

Business & finance · 70 people
Asia diplomatic editor, Deputy news editor, Executive Producer
Technology · 4 people
Programme Editor, Events, Senior Programme Editor and Head of Trade, Technology, Industry Events Programming,…
Science & environment · 2 people
Arts & culture · 1 person
Health · 1 person
Health Editor
Education · 1 person

What the The Economist data says about pitching

  • 45 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 70 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across London, New York, United Kingdom, England. Pitch the person nearest your story.
45Editors
7Producers & assignment desk
19Reporters & writers
1Anchors & hosts
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at The Economist?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (70), Technology (4), Science & environment (2).

Is The Economist a local or national outlet?

44% of the The Economist staff we list are based in London.

Can I get the The Economist contacts?

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

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