Hey, I’m Lily.

Lily Oatis, a Gen Z journalist and founder of Not Just Headlines, wearing a white strapless top and cross necklace, photographed against a plain background.

I’m a Gen Z political journalist, public speaker, and founder of Not Just Headlines, a North Carolina-based media company that empowers young voters to understand and engage with local politics.

My Work

I believe young people shouldn’t need to be political experts to understand what’s happening in their own city.

Local politics should make sense to the people it affects most, young voters like us. That’s why I created Not Just Headlines.

✔️ What I do:

  • Host a weekly political podcast

  • Interview leaders on the ballot

  • Break down news for Gen Z across TikTok & Instagram

  • Speak at schools, community events, and conferences

Lily Oatis, North Carolina-based political journalist, seated in a modern office holding a black folder during a Not Just Headlines strategy session.

You Might Have Seen Me On

Logo of 102 JAMZ radio station in North Carolina, featuring bold yellow and black branding. Lily Oatis appeared as a guest journalist on this station.
Logo of Spectrum News, where Lily Oatis and Not Just Headlines were featured in a segment about Gen Z political engagement.
Logo of Guilford Technical Community College, where journalist Lily Oatis is a student ambassador and media entrepreneur.
Logo of WXII 12, North Carolina news station that highlighted Lily Oatis and her local journalism platform, Not Just Headlines.
CityBeat media logo; Lily Oatis was profiled for her Gen Z-led political journalism work through Not Just Headlines.
The Hometown Holler podcast logo; Lily Oatis featured this North Carolina-based media group through Not Just Headlines coverage.
Lily Oatis, Gen Z journalist and founder of Not Just Headlines, at Venture X Greensboro, reviewing notes before a political interview, seated by a window in a modern co-working space.
Lily Oatis on The Hometown Holler podcast, speaking as a North Carolina-based Gen Z political journalist and founder of Not Just Headlines, seated in front of a microphone with bookshelves behind her.
Lily Oatis interviewed by WXII 12 News, featured as the founder of Not Just Headlines, a Gen Z-led media platform focused on civic engagement in North Carolina.

Lily Oatis is a Gen Z journalist, podcast host, and founder of Not Just Headlines, a North Carolina-based media company focused on youth civic engagement and political education. Known for her engaging interviews with local candidates and community leaders, Lily creates digital content that simplifies local politics for young voters. She has been featured by Spectrum News, WXII, and serves as a student ambassador at GTCC.