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Online · San Francisco · Updated October 2026

How to pitch The San Francisco Standard

The San Francisco Standard has 48 journalists, editors and producers across 2 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Adam L. · Editor-at-Large
General news · San Francisco
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Alicia C. · Senior Audience Engagement Editor
General news · San Francisco
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Annie G. · Senior Editor
General news · San Francisco
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Astrid K. · Senior Editor
General news · San Francisco
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Elizabeth R. · Ideas Editor
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Emily D. · Culture Editor
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48journalists, editors and producers
21with a verified email
2desks covered
42%based in San Francisco
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at The San Francisco Standard

Business & finance · 4 people
Business Editor, Business Reporter
Society · 1 person
Culture Reporter at The San Francisco Standard

What the The San Francisco Standard data says about pitching

  • 14 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 California, San Francisco, Oakland. Pitch the person nearest your story.
14Editors
27Reporters & writers
7More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at The San Francisco Standard?

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

Is The San Francisco Standard a local or national outlet?

42% of the The San Francisco Standard staff we list are based in San Francisco.

Can I get the The San Francisco Standard contacts?

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