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Tim Balk

Journalist

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The New York Times, The Spokesman-Review, The Seattle Times

Preston's Summary

Tim Balk is a journalist at various reputable media outlets, including Yahoo News and the Chicago Tribune Media Group. He covers a wide range of topics, focusing on general assignment news, government and politics, and regional interest, with particular attention to social issues and environmental governance. Tim's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and the Miami Herald.

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Geo Focus

United States (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Evolving Stories: 37 %
Event Coverage: 32 %
Government Announcement: 11 %
Breaking News: 7 %
Legal Policy Regulation: 7 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Elections
  • Government
  • Politics
  • Public Policy
  • Security Policy
  • Tech Policy
  • Conflict & War
  • Current Affairs
  • Geopolitics
  • Global & Security
  • International Affairs

Pitching Insights

Tim Balk's coverage heavily focuses on local government and politics, with a strong emphasis on New York-related topics. Given this focus, he is likely to be most receptive to pitches that provide insights or analysis related to the New York political landscape and policy developments.

As Tim frequently covers evolving stories in government and legal policy regulation, he may welcome pitches offering expert commentary or analysis regarding significant ongoing political events in New York City or State.

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Articles

The New York Times

Hollywood suspends some production of shows as fires rage.

Hollywood suspends some production of shows as fires rage.

By: Ali Watkins, Raymond Zhong, Matt Stevens, Corina Knoll, Tejal Rao, Jesus Jimenez, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Isabella Kwai, Laurence Tan, Kate Selig, Tim Balk, Emily Schmall, Orlando Mayorquin, Vik Jolly, Kellen Browning, Katie Mogg, Derrick Bryson Taylor, Shashank Bengali, Brooks Barnes, Nazaneen Ghaffar, Emily Baumgaertner, Erin Mccann, Troy Closson, Soumya Karlamangla, Ivan Penn, Judson Jones

At least two people were killed, and tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders as multiple blazes raged out of control. Gusty winds hindered firefighting efforts, and officials warned of scarce water supply.

The New York Times

The Critics Choice Awards are postponed, as the deadly fires disrupt the film industry’s awards season.

The Critics Choice Awards are postponed, as the deadly fires disrupt the film industry’s awards season.

By: Derrick Bryson Taylor, Jesus Jimenez, Troy Closson, Michael D. Shear, Zach Montague, Judson Jones, Raymond Zhong, Ben Shpigel, Juliet Macur, Soumya Karlamangla, Tim Balk, Brooks Barnes, Emily Baumgaertner, Kellen Browning, Ronda Kaysen, Kate Selig, Meghan Mccarron, Corina Knoll, Ivan Penn, Derrick Taylor, Tejal Rao, Reid Epstein, Mimi Dwyer, Hilary Howard, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Jacey Fortin, Matt Stevens

At least two people were killed, and tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders as multiple blazes raged out of control. Gusty winds hindered firefighting efforts, and officials warned of scarce water supply.

The New York Times

Burning gas lines are a concern in fire zones.

Burning gas lines are a concern in fire zones.

By: Rachel Nostrant, Judson Jones, Ashwin Seshagiri, Juliet Macur, Debra Kamin, Amy Graff, Jacob Gallagher, Ivan Penn, Isabelle Taft, Soumya Karlamangla, Mimi Dwyer, Delilah Brumer, Tejal Rao, Jesus Jimenez, Jacey Fortin, Isadora Kosofsky, Shawn Hubler, Corina Knoll, Brooks Barnes, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Tim Balk, Shane Goldmacher

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wanted answers from officials over the loss of water supply and pressure. The fires have killed 11 people and forced tens of thousands from their homes. At least 18 people have been arrested on charges including identity theft and looting.

The New York Times

Los Angeles Wildfires Live Updates: Firefighters Make Progress as Winds Ease

Los Angeles Wildfires Live Updates: Firefighters Make Progress as Winds Ease

By: Sharon Otterman, Tim Balk, Gina Cherelus, Alexandra E. Petri, Austyn Gaffney, Jack Healy, Tim Arango, Kate Selig, Callie Holtermann, Nazaneen Ghaffar, Jonathan Wolfe, Claire Moses, Ryan Mac, John Yoon, Ali Watkins, Adam Nagourney, Ken Bensinger

With weather conditions improving, officials were optimistic about the firefighting efforts. But they said some evacuees will not be able to return home for at least another week.

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Trump plans to put an end to birthright citizenship. That could be hard.

Trump plans to put an end to birthright citizenship. That could be hard.

By: Erica L. Green, Andrew Duehren, Cecilia Kang, David Mccabe, Michael Crowley, Eileen Sullivan, Luke Broadwater, Hamed Aleaziz, Karoun Demirjian, Chris Cameron, Tim Balk, Annie Karni, Alan Feuer, Alan Rappeport, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Noah Weiland, Devlin Barrett, Emily Cochrane, Maggie Haberman

Incoming White House officials said the new president would sign an executive order meant to deny automatic citizenship for some people born in the United States. The Constitution could stand in the way.

The New York Times

Trump says he is ‘open’ to meeting with Jan. 6 rioters he gave clemency to.

Trump says he is ‘open’ to meeting with Jan. 6 rioters he gave clemency to.

By: Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Robert Jimison, Devlin Barrett, Adam Goldman, Mike Baker, Jeanna Smialek, Zach Montague, Shawn Mccreesh, Sheryl Stolberg, David Yaffe-Bellany, Tim Balk, Karoun Demirjian, Theodore Schleifer, Annie Karni, Alan Feuer, Christine Hauser, Elizabeth Dias, Charlie Savage, Peter Baker, Rob Copeland, Noah Weiland, Julian E. Barnes, Mattathias Schwartz, Maya C. Miller

Judge Calls Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’: Live Updates

The New York Times

American Airlines and Others Rely Heavily on Smaller Flying Partners

American Airlines and Others Rely Heavily on Smaller Flying Partners

By: Juliet Macur, Helene Cooper, Rachel Nostrant, Mark Walker, Linda Qiu, Emily Steel, Caroline Kim, Jamie Leventhal, Tim Balk, Erica L. Green, Mitch Smith, Brent Mcdonald, Campbell Robertson, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Aishvarya Kavi, Jack Healy, Eric Schmitt, Jenna Russell, Sydney Ember

Some are independent companies that fly for major airlines. PSA Airlines Inc., the American Airlines subsidiary involved in the midair collision and crash in Washington, is owned by the airline.

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