Kristen Hare is the Director of Craft and Local News at Poynter. She specializes in journalism and media, focusing on equipping local journalists with essential skills to effectively cover their communities. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as the Tampa Bay Times and Editor & Publisher Magazine.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Not enough data
Kristen's coverage predominantly focuses on heartfelt profile features, with a significant emphasis on family and relationships. She also delves into scientific topics such as marine biology and red tide, along with entertainment news.
Given her focus on local stories in Florida, particularly St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay, she would likely be interested in pitches that offer compelling human-interest angles related to community members or events within these areas. For instance, experts who can provide insights on local environmental issues like red tide or individuals making a positive impact in the community could resonate well with Kristen.
Pitches should aim to align closely with the themes of family & relationships, scientific topics relevant to Florida’s environment (e.g., marine life conservation), and unique aspects of the local entertainment scene.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Kristen Hare
Ann Hermes' images show what's left and what we stand to lose
By: Kristen Hare
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
By: Kristen Hare
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
Yes, the physical ones, but the digital ones, too. Because losing them means losing the only record many communities have of themselves.
NPR’s erroneous story about Samuel Alito's retirement was not caused by a prewrite, but the episode shows why safeguards matter
By: Kristen Hare
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
A new partnership builds on community and trusted messengers
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
Memoirist and journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley on where to start (and why it might not be where you think it is) September 17, 2026
By: Kristen Hare
A new study of 112 independent publishers shows just how much local news entrepreneurs have to juggle
