Aria Gmitter
Verified
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and
Covers:
astrology, horoscopes, tarot card readings, luck, abundance, relationships, love, parenting, spirituality, zodiac signs, life, writing, editing, publishing, books, finance, money, success, politics
Doesn't Cover:
breaking news, partisan politics, investing or financial markets, cryptocurrency, enterprise technology, product launches, automotive news, professional sports, restaurant openings, fashion collection
Mom of 4 | Theologian | Astrologer | Author | Horror Tarot Deck & Guidebook, 2022 | Sr. Editor @ YourTango & Syndicated MSN, Yahoo! & globally
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Delivering the paper in my hometown and working as a college journalist for the Spark, covering theatre and crime.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is a censor engine, making it harder for people to read content that isn't part of the algorithm.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Kermit the Frog
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Find the facts, tell the story, touch hearts, and do your best to remain impartial.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer, Internet, Canva, My brain, Search engines.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People who want to make the world a better place.
Why did you become a journalist?
A deep desire to find out the truth about human nature.
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?
Best Lawyers: "The Unkindest Cut" and "Wax On, Wax Off."
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read as much as you can. Don't be afraid to edit. Accept criticism. Listen to the audience, and always back up your story.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I ever got was when I wrote for my college paper. I was to take a crime beat and make it funny.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To write a story about suicide. It took me three months to figure out the right angle, and it made me sad.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Somewhere in nature.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Sometimes you have to write objectively about topics that don't align with your values.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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