Erik Ortiz is a Senior Reporter at NBC News. He covers national news with a focus on racial injustice, social inequality, and the criminal justice system, including judicial misconduct and federal prisons. Erik's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Yahoo News, NBC News, and various NBC affiliates across the country.
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Erik Ortiz's coverage overwhelmingly focuses on crime and breaking news, with particular interest in evolving stories. This indicates a preference for timely pitches related to ongoing events or rapidly developing news within the realms of crime and politics.
Given his focus on breaking news and evolving stories, he may be more responsive to pitches offering exclusive access to firsthand accounts or insights that can shed light on unfolding events such as trials, conflicts, criminal cases, or political developments.
His recent articles covering high-profile legal cases suggest an openness to sources with direct knowledge of these specific cases who can offer expert commentary. Additionally, given the sensitive nature of some topics covered (such as shootings), consider approaching him with caution and empathy.
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