The Hill is a premier US-based online media outlet specializing in unbiased political and policy news, with a focus on Washington, DC. Established in 1994, it serves a professional audience interested in comprehensive coverage of political affairs and the campaign trail. Known as a 'must read' among policy influencers, The Hill highlights significant issues shaping the business of Washington.
Reach The Hill with the right story.
The Hill is a online media with 17 journalists in the Presscloud database. The newsroom mainly covers HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Food & Beverage, Politics and government. Your best shot is a personal pitch that builds on what a journalist recently published.
The Hill is worth pitching when your story touches politics, business, or consumer policy in the United States. It connects decision-makers and shapes political debate, making it a strong target for PR professionals with news relevant to Washington and national influencers.
Presscloud tracks 17 journalists at The Hill, 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.
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17 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.
What The Hill covers
The Hill reports on a broad range of subjects through its Politics and government, HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment desks. Its coverage spans the inner workings of Congress alongside consumer, medical, and business beats.
Beats the editorial team relies on
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Consumers
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Business
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Medical
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Personal health
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Politics
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Politics and government
How to pitch successfully to The Hill
To pitch The Hill successfully, your press release or pitch must fit its identity as a non-partisan political and policy outlet. Align your story with its known desks, such as Politics and government or Food & Beverage, and emphasize how your news intersects with the inner workings of Washington or national consumer trends. Keep your angle objective and relevant to policymakers or political professionals.
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Pitch checklist
- Confirm your story fits a known desk like Politics and government or Entertainment.
- Frame your pitch around non-partisan policy or consumer impact.
- Keep your angle objective and relevant to Washington decision-makers.
- Highlight the intersection of politics and business where applicable.
- Match your news to the correct beat, such as Medical or Consumers.
- Write a clear subject line that reflects national political or consumer relevance.
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