How to Contact the Huffington Post

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Last Updated: December 4, 2022 References

If you have an idea for a news story, or you come across groundbreaking news that needs to be reported, Huffington Post, also known as HuffPost might be interested in publishing it. Because they’re always looking for quality content and they value their readers, HuffPost is actually pretty easy to contact. Find the right place to pass along a hot news tip or send your pitch for a story. If you’re having a specific issue or a technical problem, there are also plenty of ways for you to get in touch with them.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Sending an Email, Message, or Letter

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Pass along news tips to https://img.huffingtonpost.com/securedrop. If you have a news tip or a firsthand account of something that you think HuffPost would be interested in reporting, send them your scoop. Email your information or use the HuffPost SecureDrop to keep your identity protected.^{[1]
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- You can choose to be an open or anonymous source when you pass along your tip, but eventually, you may need to verify your identity with a HuffPost editor or reporter.
- Email your tips to scoops@huffpost.com.
- To access the SecureDrop, download and use Tor Browser to protect your IP address at https://www.torproject.org/download/. Then, you can access the SecureDrop page at http://rbugf2rz5lmjbfun.onion.
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Report a correction to corrections@huffingtonpost.com. If you catch a typo or find inaccurate information in a HuffPost article, let them know! Send a detailed email explaining the correction so they can address it.^{[2]
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- Most articles will have a “Report Corrections” link at the bottom that you can use to address errors in specific articles.
- Send an email for general corrections that may not necessarily relate to a specific article, such as website or formatting error.
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Send press inquiries to prteam@huffpost.com. If you’re a member of the press or you’re working on a story and you need information about HuffPost or an official statement from them, send a press inquiry. Email the public relations team and wait for a response to your request.^{[3]
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- Make sure you identify who you are and why you need info from them.
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Message quick tips through Twitter at https://twitter.com/HuffPost. Visit the HuffPost official Twitter page and select the option to send a direct message. Write a short, clear message explaining who you are and why you’re reaching out to them. Wait for them to respond to your message if they’re interested.^{[4]
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- A Twitter message could be a good way to pass along a quick tip or a firsthand video or account of a breaking news incident.
- Don’t use Twitter to try to send a pitch.
- You’ll need a Twitter account in order to send a direct message. But if you don’t, no worries! You can make one in about 5 minutes.
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Mail a letter to the HuffPost registered address. HuffPost has a registered mailing address that you can use to send general information or ask questions. Write a professional letter explaining who you are and why you’re contacting them. If you’re requesting specific information, be sure to include what you’re asking for and what you plan to do with it.^{[5]
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- If you’d like them to contact you by phone or email, make sure you include your contact info as well.
- Address the letter to:
  HuffPost
  MidCity Place 71 High Holborn
  London
  WC1V 6EA
  United Kingdom

Method 2

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Using the Website

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Reach out to customer support. If you have a problem with your account, subscription, newsletter, or any other technical issue, contact the HuffPost customer support. Use the online form to submit your questions or comments. Include your contact info so they can get in touch with you to help you out.
- Look through the different options and choose the one that best represents your problem or issue so they’re better able to assist you.
- If you don’t see any info related to your problem or issue, use the form at the bottom of the page to submit your question or statement.
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View current openings and apply for a job on the careers page. If you’d like to work at HuffPost, there just may be a spot for you! Visit their careers page and look through the list of available jobs. If you find one that interests you, fill out the online application. Wait for them to follow up with you if they think you’re a good candidate for the position.^{[6]
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- Fill out the online application as best as you can and double-check for grammar, spelling, and that you’ve filled out all of the fields before you submit it.
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Give feedback at https://huffpost.uservoice.com/forums/920275-huffpost. HuffPost wants feedback from its readers about stories and ways they can improve their service. Use their online forum to share your thoughts and suggestions, as well as vote on other suggestions that people have posted.^{[7]
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- Don’t post any personal or financial information in the forum.
- Check to see if your idea or suggestion has already been posted because they may delete your post if it’s a duplicate.
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Advertise by visiting https://www.verizonmedia.com/advertising/contact-us. HuffPost uses Verizon Media to coordinate and organize the advertising on their site. If you’re interested in advertising on HuffPost, visit their advertising contact page and fill out the online form. Wait for them to follow up with you from there.^{[8]
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- Make sure you include a current email address so Verizon Media is able to get in touch with you.
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Get rights at https://www.parsintl.com/publication/huffpost/. If you want to republish or repurpose content that was originally published on HuffPost, you need to get permission from them first. Visit their page related to authorizations, permissions, and licensing and choose the options that are most closely related to your questions and needs.^{[9]
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Method 3

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Pitching a Story

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Visit the pitch page at https://www.huffpost.com/static/how-to-pitch-huffpost. HuffPost publishes freelancer work across a wide range of topics and you can pitch your idea for a story to them through their website. Visit the HuffPost pitch page and look through the sections and series to see what they’re accepting pitches for. Read their descriptions to help choose the right one for you and your story.^{[10]
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- Look closely at the section descriptions to find the right place for your story.
- For example, if you have a food-related story, look for a section that features similar stories.
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Review the pitching guidelines to make your pitch stronger. Nail your first pitch to HuffPost so they know who you are and your second, third, and fourth articles will be much easier to convince an editor to accept. Spend some time looking through the pitching strategy guide and follow the process, guidelines, and formatting recommended to make your pitch as strong as it can be.^{[11]
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- You can find the pitching strategy guide at https://guestblogging.com/huffington-post-toolkit/pitching-strategy-guide/.
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Write up a pitch and send it to the appropriate HuffPost section. Draft a pitch email that includes a working headline for your story as well as 2-3 paragraphs that outline why you think the story matters. Be sure to include information about how you plan to report and tell the story, as well as any sources, characters, or events you’d use. Include some biographical information about yourself and why you’re the right person to tell the story. Then, send your pitch to the section it’s best suited for based on the content they’re looking for.^{[12]
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- If you have an idea for a story, you can send just a pitch to see if HuffPost is interested in it before you write it. But, if you have a draft of a story, you can send a full submission to potentially speed up the process.
- HuffPost receives a lot of pitches, so don’t be upset or disheartened if they don’t respond or accept your pitch.
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Send longer investigative stories to Enterprise. HuffPost Enterprise tells original stories that haven’t been reported on before. The section features investigations that can have a significant impact on the topics they present, and is particularly focused on subjects such as social inequality, politics, economic justice, environment, and culture.^{[13]
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- Write up your pitch for Enterprise and send it to pitch.us@huffpost.com.
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Highlight social justice efforts in This New World. If your story is focused on people, communities, groups, or movements that are working to build a fairer future, then This New World may be the place for it to be published. Send your pitch here if your piece focuses on topics such as environmental justice, homelessness, food access, and worker’s rights.^{[14]
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- Make sure your pitch includes not only the people who are trying to fix a problem or issue, but how they plan to fix it.
- Send your pitch for This New World to thisnewworld@huffpost.com.
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Write a personal piece for HuffPost Personal. Featuring distinct voices and points of view about topics like identity, health and wellness, sex and relationships, or just unique life experiences, HuffPost Personal is a great place for original first-person stories. If your piece fits into this category, send your pitch to them to see if they’re interested.^{[15]
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- Other topics of interest for HuffPost Personal include family and parenting, work, money and career, as well as body image issues.
- Send your HuffPost Personal pitches to pitch@huffpost.com.
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Give advice and guidance in HuffPost Life. Offer guidance, advice, and new information on topics that matter to people’s daily life such as parenting, wellness, and relationships in a story with HuffPost Life. HuffPost Life is a broad series that features multiple areas and sections, so choose one that fits your story.^{[16]
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- Send stories about food, cooking, and nutrition to Food & Drink at food@huffpost.com.
- Stories about culture, fashion trends, self-care, being a smarter consumer, and how to better understand people and the way they live might fit well with Style & Beauty. You can send a pitch to style@huffpost.com.
- If your piece focuses on taking care of your mind and body, Wellness is a section that covers mental health, self-care, personal health, body image, fitness, and human behavior. Send your story idea to wellness@huffpost.com.