Bio library
Bio ideas for journalists
Journalists need bios that tell sources how to reach them and readers what they cover. Beat, outlet and a contact method are the essentials; everything else is optional.
10 templates for journalists
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Professional
[Beat] reporter at [outlet]. Covering [topic] in [city]. Tips: DMs open.
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Professional
Editor at [outlet]. Previously [previous outlet]. Opinions mine. Pitches by email.
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Warm
Local reporter in [city]. I cover schools, zoning and the stories your neighbors are talking about.
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Warm
Journalist telling stories about [topic]. Always looking for people with something to say. DMs open.
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Funny
Reporter. I ask follow-up questions for a living and also at parties. [Beat] at [outlet].
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Funny
Journalist. Survived on deadline adrenaline and vending machine snacks since [year]. [Outlet].
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Minimal
[Beat] · [outlet] · tips via DM
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Minimal
Reporter, [outlet].
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Bold
Holding power to account in [city]. Investigative reporter at [outlet]. Tips welcome, sources protected.
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Nerdy
Data journalist at [outlet]. Spreadsheets, public records and FOIA requests. I read the footnotes.