Journalists and News Influencers Giving Us the Scoop on Social Media

As more people use social media as personal search engines, especially Gen Z, they are becoming reliant on these platforms for their news. From what’s trending to the latest celebrity gossip, people depend on social media platforms for all types of news. Journalists, reporters, and news anchors are also taking to social media to show behind-the-scenes looks at their jobs and provide information. We are here to share the top media and journalist news influencers as they set the records straight and continue to educate the world.

Top journalists and news influencers to follow

Kate Broug

Kate is one of the top journalists on Instagram with a following of more than 141K. She is a serial entrepreneur, journalist, pilot and podcast host. She has been featured on popular platforms like ESPN and has joined famous podcasts as she shares her life and current events with the world. Her Instagram page is full of photos of her enjoying her passion for flying, interviews, and her life as a woman of many talents. 

Sophia Smith Galer 

Sophia is a VICE news journalist and author with 496.5K TikTok followers. She uses her platform to educate her audience about reproductive health rights and gender violence around the world. Sophia is also a self-proclaimed “language lover” and shares informative linguistic videos about both ancient and modern languages.

Jack Corbett — Planet Money

Jack uses his NPR TikTok account — Planet Money — to educate his followers about economics and financial literacy. He covers a multitude of concepts including tax season, recessions and inflation.  More than 760K TikTok followers tune in for his creative and simplistic explanations.

Sebastian Modak

As a popular travel writer, photographer and editor, Sebastian takes to social media as one of the most well-known and successful journalists on Instagram. He has had an impressive career as he has worked at the New York Times, Lonely Planet, CNT, BBC, and many other media companies. Known for his famous travel experiences, Sebastian now uses his Instagram to share the beauty of the world with his followers.

Caroline Collins

Caroline is one of the most popular news anchors on social media. She takes to TikTok and Instagram to share what it is like to work in the news industry. The social media star gained her fame for her daily vlogs of her fast-paced routine as an anchor. Currently based in Houston, Caroline shares the most exciting news in Texas and entertaining videos with her co-anchors.

Max Foster

As a CNN London anchor and correspondent, Max takes to TikTok to share need-to-see news. Max uses his TikTok to share all of the latest events and keep his 1.1M followers up to date. His TikTok serves as a news outlet for many followers and viewers as he covers the top stories worldwide.

Victoria Derbyshire

With more than 439.3K followers, Victoria is one of the most popular newscasters on TikTok. The popular broadcaster and mom uses her TikTok platform to share the latest news in an entertaining manner. She posts about social conflicts and cases. In addition to her normal educating posts, she also incorporates some fun and entertaining posts of bloopers.

Sophia Smith Galer

As a VICE world news journalist, award-winning author, and talented linguist, Sophia joins the most popular journalists on TikTok. Sophia uses her TikTok as a platform to discuss popular media topics and issues. With more than 461K followers, Sophia takes to TikTok to post trending current events and thoughts about ongoing pop-culture issues.

Pete Wells

Pete is one of the most entertaining journalists on social media. Pete is a New York Times restaurant critic that takes to Instagram to share his passion for finding the best foods worldwide. He provides fresh energy to the journalist influencer community as he posts raw images of his favorite tasty encounters. His feed is full of cuisine from all parts of the world.

Gully Burrows 

Gully is a British journalist that is currently based in Abu Dhabi. He has gained over 457K  followers on TikTok as he uses his social platform to educate others on the world’s most dangerous places and places you’ll never visit. His TikTok platform keeps others entertained as he shows the most unfamiliar places worldwide. His TikTok is full of educational knowledge that is worth a watch.

Melissa Clark

As a famous New York Times columnist, cookbook author and food enthusiast, Melissa is one of the top journalists on Instagram. Her love for food is apparent as she shares the most delicious meals all over the country. Melissa shares tips for when you’re cooking at home and her favorite recipes to try.

Jeannette Reyes

Known as MsNewsLady on TikTok, Jeannette has gained more than 1.3M followers for sharing the most exciting news. As an Afro-Latina news anchor, Jeannette uses her voice and social media platform to share her life outside of broadcasting. After going viral for her news anchor voice, Jeannette has used her platform to share her sweet family with the world.

Megan Healy

As a broadcaster based in San Diego, Megan takes to TikTok to share what it is like to work in the industry. She shows what it is like to share the news and weather and her daily routines and stylish work outfits. Her TikTok has gained more than 472K followers who enjoy seeing the fun of being a weather broadcaster.

Cleo Abram

Cleo is one of the most popular video journalists on TikTok. She shares science and technology information with her followers. Cleo uses her TikTok to show the ins and outs of science through topics and ideas like nuclear fusions and different vaccines. Her feed is full of interesting and educational content.

Dave Jorgenson

The Washington Post’s TikTok account has over 1.5M followers all thanks to senior video reporter Dave. He runs the newspaper’s profile on the platform, posting witty skits that incorporate current events. This TikTok comically pokes fun at Apple’s upcoming IOS update. The shenanigans continue on Dave’s personal TikTok, where he focuses more on his personal life and pop culture, like this post about the reality show “Love Is Blind.” Dave shares his more personal opinions with his nearly 110K Twitter fans. He has been featured in Forbes Media 30 Under 30 for his work on social media.