Suggesting Edits to Reporter Profiles
Help us keep reporter profiles accurate and up-to-date by suggesting edits when you notice issues.
Where to Find the Suggest Edit Button
On Reporter Profile Pages
The "Suggest Edit" button is located in the top-right corner of reporter profile pages, next to the "Claim Profile" button.
In Search Results
You can also access the suggest edit feature directly from search results pages.
How to Suggest Edits
Find the "Suggest Edit" Button
On any reporter profile page, look for the "Suggest Edit" button in the top-right corner, next to the "Claim Profile" button.
Select the Section
Choose which section of the profile has an issue: Profile Information, Coverage Topics, Outlets, Publishing Patterns, Pitch Intelligence, Recent Stories, or Other.
Specify the Issue Type
Select the specific type of issue from the dropdown list, or choose "Other" for issues not listed.
Add Details (Optional)
Provide additional context or specific information about the issue. This helps us understand and fix the problem more effectively.
Submit Your Suggestion
Click "Submit Suggestion" to send your edit suggestion to our team. You'll receive a confirmation that your suggestion was received.
What Types of Issues Can You Report?
When you click "Suggest Edit", you'll see a modal where you can select the specific type of issue you want to report:
Profile Information
- • Incorrect name or spelling
- • Wrong or outdated photo
- • Incorrect email address
- • Wrong social media handles
- • Outdated bio information
Coverage Topics
- • Irrelevant keywords listed
- • Missing important topics
- • Wrong organizations
- • Outdated coverage areas
- • Incorrect person associations
Outlets
- • Wrong outlet listed
- • Missing publications
- • Incorrect outlet logos
- • Outdated outlet information
Recent Stories
- • Incorrect story attribution
- • Missing stories they wrote
- • Wrong headlines or details
- • Broken or incorrect links
What Happens After You Submit?
Immediate Confirmation
You'll see a confirmation message that your suggestion was received successfully.
Team Notification
Our team is automatically notified about your suggestion and will review it promptly.
Review and Update
We'll investigate the issue and update the profile if your suggestion is accurate. Most updates happen within 1-2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be logged in to suggest edits?
No, you can suggest edits without being logged in. However, if you provide your email address, we can follow up with you about your suggestion.
How long does it take to review suggestions?
Most suggestions are reviewed within 1-2 business days. Complex issues may take longer, but we prioritize accuracy and thoroughness.
Will I be notified when the profile is updated?
If you provided your email address, we may follow up with you about the status of your suggestion. You can also check the profile periodically to see if it's been updated.
Can I suggest edits for multiple issues at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple suggestions for the same profile. Each suggestion will be reviewed individually, so feel free to report all issues you notice.
Need More Help?
If you have questions about suggesting edits or need assistance with a specific issue, our support team is here to help.