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Newspaper · Seattle · Updated September 2026

How to pitch The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times has 124 journalists, editors and producers across 8 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Alex F. · Editorial and opinion writer
General news · Seattle
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Ana K. · Assistant Features Editor
General news · Seattle
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Andrew K. · Wire Editor/Copy Editor
General news · Yuma
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Angela G. · Photo Editor
General news · Edmonds
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Anika V. · Assistant metro editor (mornings)
General news · Seattle
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Anne C. · Digital Editor
General news · Seattle
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124journalists, editors and producers
124with a verified email
8desks covered
79%based in Seattle
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at The Seattle Times

Business & finance · 15 people
Editor, Marketing & Public Service Initiatives, Deputy investigations editor, Business Editor
Sports · 12 people
Sports Editor, Sunday Sports Editor, Sports writer who covers a bit of everything, and…
Arts & culture · 6 people
News Designer, News Page Designer, News Artist
Science & environment · 3 people
Environment and Climate Editor, Climate Reporter, Science reporter
Education · 2 people
Education Reporter
Health · 2 people
Mental Health Reporter, Engagement Reporter, Mental Health Project
Home & hobbies · 1 person
Editor, At Home in the Northwest
Food & drink · 1 person
Food Writer

What the The Seattle Times data says about pitching

  • 61 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 15 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • 79% of the staff we list are in Seattle, so local angles, local sources and local data carry weight.
  • Staff are spread across Seattle, Bothell, Bellevue, United States. Pitch the person nearest your story.
61Editors
8Producers & assignment desk
50Reporters & writers
2Photo & video
3More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at The Seattle Times?

Start with the desk that matches your story. The largest desks are Business & finance (15), Sports (12), Arts & culture (6).

Is The Seattle Times a local or national outlet?

79% of the The Seattle Times staff we list are based in Seattle.

Can I get the The Seattle Times contacts?

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

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