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Amanda Beam on Muck Rack

Amanda Beam

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Hoosier. Mother. Mediocre Meditator. Freelance Journalist. Lover of all things Star Trek.
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Interview

Why did you become a journalist?

Journalism allows me to help change the world for the better, and shine a light on those who do good but are rarely thanked for their deeds.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yep! I wrote features and athletic profiles for the The Hyphen at Jeffersonville High School

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Listen. Good journalists are great listeners. And never go into an interview with a predetermined focus. Be open to where the subject leads.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Pitches from folks who offer you work without compensation devalue you as a professional writer.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

If I'm not researching or writing, I'm most likely hiking in nearby forests, or planning a trip to hike in faraway national parks.
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