Understanding database coverage and limitations
While HeyJared maintains one of the most comprehensive journalist databases available, you might notice that some reporters don't appear in search results. Here's why this happens and what you can do about it.
Our database focuses on active, professional journalists with verified contact information. This ensures higher quality matches and better response rates for your pitches.
No database can include every journalist worldwide. Our coverage prioritizes:
We regularly remove journalists who are no longer active to maintain database quality:
Some journalists prefer not to be included in databases:
We maintain strict quality standards for our database:
Use broader search terms and explore related topics. Sometimes journalists cover adjacent areas that might not be immediately obvious.Learn more search strategies
Don't limit yourself to tier-1 publications. Industry blogs, newsletters, and specialized publications often provide excellent coverage for niche stories.
For journalists not in our database, try LinkedIn, Twitter, or publication mastheads to find contact information. Always respect their preferred contact methods.
Rather than trying to contact every possible journalist, focus on the high-quality matches in our database. These are more likely to respond and provide better coverage.
If you know of active journalists who should be in our database, we'd love to hear from you. When suggesting additions, please provide:
We review all suggestions and add qualified journalists to our database regularly.
We continuously work to improve our database coverage:
While our database doesn't include every journalist, it covers the most active and accessible reporters. Learn how to maximize your success with available matches: