Alison Copeland
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Covers:
Business, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Opinion Pieces, Race & Gender, Trends
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Entertainment writer for The Voice, a British national African-Caribbean newspaper operating out of the U.K.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has turned every smartphone into a portable newsroom, enabling anyone to witness and report on events as they unfold. This real-time reporting has accelerated the spread of news and misinformation and forced traditional media outlets to adapt and compete.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Carrie Bradshaw.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Google Docs, Evernote, Currents.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep yourself informed about current events, trends, and issues.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Untailored, generic pitches that signal a lack of effort in researching my beat or understanding the type of stories I pursue.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee (it fuels my writing).
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Coffee shop.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Diversity and inclusion in writing is merely a "trend" or "add-on." It's not; it's an essential aspect of representation.
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