A journalist-led networking platform.
Made for journalists by journalists.
A curated space where media connects with brands, PRs, and sources — on their own terms.
JamNet exists because traditional media outreach no longer works.
Journalists are overwhelmed. PR inboxes are chaotic. Cold pitching is exhausting.
“Media databases” weren’t built with journalists in mind.
JamNet flips the workflow and keeps you in control.
Here, journalists raise their hand. Brands and PR respond.
Everything is opt-in.
Everything is human-first.
Everything is built around protecting your time, focus, and energy.
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If You’re a Journalist
You can:
- Post editorial callouts to find sources, product samples, press stays, & more
- Receive relevant responses — not a flooded inbox
- Discover well-vetted brands and sources across industries
- Opt into press trip invitations that match your beat
- Work inside a space built for your workflow
This is not a directory.
You’re not listed.
You’re not added to a massive database.
You participate when you choose to.
If You’re PR, Brand, SME or Charity
JamNet gives you access to a space where journalists choose to participate and clearly state what they are looking for.
- See what journalists are working on in real time
- Respond when there’s a clear fit
- Submit press trip / FAM invitations
- Connect with reporters who want to hear from you
- Develop long-term media relationships
No cold blasting.
No scraped lists.
No AI pitch bots.
Just structured, consent-based connection.
How it Works
1.
Editorial Callouts
Journalist → PR
A journalist posts a request describing their assignment and what they’re looking for.
This may include product samples, press stays, expert quotes, podcast guests, PR contact info, or other editorial needs.
The request is added to the live feed and emailed to JamNet members.
Participation is limited and journalist-led, so outreach is focused rather than mass-blasted.
The system is designed to reduce noise and oversaturation, so journalists receive fewer, more relevant responses.
2.
Press Trip Invitations
PR → Journalist
A brand or PR team posts a press trip or FAM opportunity outlining the destination, dates, itinerary, and key details — or announces individual hosted visits.
The opportunity is shared with journalists as a network-wide announcement, without attaching individual contact details.
This allows brands and PR teams to gauge interest and expand their reach before extending anyone a formal invitation.
Interested media can then submit their information for consideration.
Why JamNet is Different
Journalist-Led — Not A Sales Tool
- Founded by a working journalist.
- Built around real newsroom workflows.
- Contact details aren’t harvested or sold.
- Journalists opt in voluntarily.
- Because we respect your time and consent.
Your time. Your terms.
Human-Driven — Not Automated
- No scraping or harvested data.
- No algorithmic mass outreach.
- No bots or AI pitch blasts.
- Every response comes from a real person.
- Because thoughtful communication outperforms volume.
Real people. Real connections.
A Curated Ecosystem — Not a Massive Database
- JamNet is intentionally smaller.
- There’s a screening & vetting process.
- User reviews uphold high standards.
- Oversaturation is controlled.
- Because fewer, better connections beat a flood of noise.
It is quality over quantity — by design.
Clarity First — No Guesswork
- Structured callouts — not open fields.
- Clear inputs on both sides.
- No vague asks or missing details.
- Shared expectations from the start.
- Because transparency reduces friction.
Fewer misfires. Better fits.
Why I built this.
I’m Rachel — a working journalist.
I built JamNet because I was frustrated.
My inbox was chaotic. Sorting through it was exhausting.
I needed a quick, efficient way to find the right sources, products, and contacts when I was working on stories. But most of the existing tools were built to help PRs reach journalists, not the other way around.
So I made my own list.
I never planned to build a platform. I just wanted something better for myself.
PRs loved it immediately — they could see what I was working on and had a clear, direct way to reach out without feeling intrusive. They kept asking for more.
It grew organically, FAST.
I kept hearing the same thing: “I wish every journalist worked this way.” And I had a thought: maybe other journalists would want this too.
So I decided to find out. I shared a link, and the response was overwhelming.
Journalists loved having quick access to high-quality PRs and brands, and a more streamlined way to get what they needed.
JamNet is still run the way it started out — by me. Bootstrapped. Small by design.
I use it myself.
And every decision is made with one goal: to make journalists' jobs easier.
What JamNet is NOT
- A mass marketplace
- A giant journalist directory
- A scraped contact database
- An open-to-anyone free-for-all
- An AI outreach or blast tool
It’s a curated, consent-based networking platform built around editorial integrity.