Al Lewis on Muck Rack

Al Lewis

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Covers:  business and finance, business, entrepreneurs, economics, public companies, white collar crime, private companies, ceos
Doesn't Cover: book reviews
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Copley News Service intern in Illinois State Capitol.

How is social media changing news?

People are writing to build audiences, rather than to inform.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Long hours.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Apple products, mostly.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook.

Who do you wish followed you?

Every CEO in this country.

Why did you become a journalist?

I love to learn how things really work.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time by email.
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