Anthony Santaniello on Muck Rack

Anthony Santaniello

  • Social Media Producer, WWE
Hempstead
As seen in: WWE
Covers:  New York Islanders, women's lacrosse, Hofstra Pride, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, baseball, women's basketball, men's lacrosse, men's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, Big East basketball
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was being a Play-by-Play broadcaster for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Most people will go on Facebook or Twitter to get their news as opposed to watching NBC or CNN.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means that you like to express your side of things while being able to give your followers what they want.

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

Microsoft Word, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere & Microsoft Excel

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Buster Olney

Why did you become a journalist?

I became a journalist because I love being the person that breaks news to my peers.

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

No

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I would say I'm most proud of my blog series that I'm working on called "Views From The Broadcast Booth" on WordPress

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Find something that interests you and make it interest others by any means necessary.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Weekdays from 11-5

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