Gothamist
Online Media
Gothamist
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Online Media

Gothamist is a nonprofit local news organization focused on comprehensive coverage of New York City, powered by the WNYC newsroom. Established in 2003, it serves a diverse audience interested in city-specific news and events. With a team of experienced journalists, Gothamist delivers in-depth reporting and insights on urban life and culture.

PR target profile

Reach Gothamist with the right story.

Gothamist is a online media with 4 journalists in the Presscloud database. The newsroom mainly covers HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Transport and Logistics, Education. Your best shot is a personal pitch that builds on what a journalist recently published.

Gothamist is worth pitching when your story has a clear connection to New York City and fits an online local news audience. It can be relevant for organizations, brands, and experts with timely information or insight that matters to city residents and people following life in New York City.

Presscloud tracks 4 journalists at Gothamist, spread across its various editorial teams. This page summarizes what the medium covers, which stories have potential, and how to effectively approach the editorial team.

Outlet at a glance
4
journalists tracked
Company details
Founded 2003
Employees 201-500 employees
Past 30 days
347
articles tracked by Presscloud
Fresh off the press

Recently published in Gothamist

A snapshot of what Gothamist recently published.

Editorial structure

4 journalists, spread across the various editorial teams

The biggest desks highlighted. Journalists can belong to multiple desks, so the tiles do not add up to the total.

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HR and Career
1
journalists
Fit & healthy
1
journalists
Transport and Logistics
1
journalists
Education
1
journalists
Politics and government
1
journalists
Tech and ICT
1
journalists
Food & Beverage
1
journalists

What Gothamist covers

Gothamist has a newsroom presence across HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Education, Tech and ICT, and Food & Beverage. Based on the available desk information, pitches should match one of those areas and show a clear link to New York City.

Beats the editorial team relies on

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Politics and government
Public transport and other
Education
Personal health

How to pitch successfully to Gothamist

Pitch Gothamist with a concise story angle that is clearly relevant to New York City and tailored to the right desk: HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Education, Tech and ICT, or Food & Beverage. Keep your note practical and specific. Explain why the story matters now, who it affects, and why it belongs in an online local news setting. If you are sharing a company update, make the public value clear rather than leading with promotion.

What is a pitch? Read the glossary explainer

Pitch checklist
✓ Show a clear New York City link
✓ Match the pitch to the right desk
✓ Lead with the news angle
✓ Explain why it matters to local readers
✓ Keep the email short and specific
✓ Avoid promotional language
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Gothamist

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Send a focused pitch with a clear New York City angle and tie it to a relevant desk such as Education, Tech and ICT, or Food & Beverage.
Based on the available desk data, Gothamist can be approached with stories for HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Education, Tech and ICT, and Food & Beverage.
You should pitch the journalist or contact most relevant to your topic area. Presscloud helps you build a targeted press list for Gothamist and similar outlets.
Yes. Gothamist is an online news outlet focused on New York City, so it is most relevant for stories with a real city connection.
Gothamist has a focused newsroom with several desks and an established audience for New York City news and culture.
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