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TV & radio · Chevy Chase · Updated October 2026

How to pitch WTOP News

WTOP News has 40 journalists, editors and producers across 3 desks. Here is who covers what, so your pitch lands with the right person.

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Abigail C. · Digital Editor-Writer
General news · Washington
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Giang N. · Digital News Director
General news · Washington
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Jessica K. · Digital Writer/Editor
General news · Harrisonburg
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Jose U. · Digital Editor
General news · Hyattsville
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Kate C. · Digital Writer/Editor
General news · Washington
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Saeko R. · Managing Editor
General news · Washington
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40journalists, editors and producers
28with a verified email
3desks covered
3%based in Chevy Chase
Pick the right desk

Who to pitch at WTOP News

Sports · 4 people
Sports Anchor and Senior Content Producer, Sports Anchor/Reporter, Sports Update Anchor
Business & finance · 1 person
Traffic Reporter/News Anchor/Business Reporter
Film, TV & entertainment · 1 person
Traffic, Transportation and Entertainment Reporter / Producer

What the WTOP News data says about pitching

  • TV segments are booked by producers and the assignment desk. 8 of the 40 people here are producers or on the assignment desk, so start there for anything visual or time-sensitive.
  • 6 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. Sports is the largest desk here with 4 people; a story outside a reporter's desk rarely gets a reply.
  • Staff are spread across Maryland, Baltimore, Washington, Vienna. Pitch the person nearest your story.
6Editors
8Producers & assignment desk
9Reporters & writers
4Anchors & hosts
13More staff
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Questions, answered

Who should I pitch at WTOP News?

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

Is WTOP News a local or national outlet?

3% of the WTOP News staff we list are based in Chevy Chase.

Can I get the WTOP News contacts?

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

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