Ashley Bennett
Cleveland, United States
As seen in:
Science Magazine,
Smashing Magazine,
BioRxiv,
River Bender,
TribePod - The Proactive Talent Podcast
Covers:
blogging, business, security, entertainment, copywriting, marketing, technology
Doesn't Cover:
politics
Digital Marketing Strategist and Writer
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for a website.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
Many journalists are finding leads and story ideas via social media.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Kent Brockman
What does it mean to be a journalist?
The opportunity to research stories and educate people.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to receive pitches via email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Open Office
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Richard Branson
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write and tell stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I wrote a few stories during high school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am proud of my coverage of the Sochi Olympics.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep writing.
When's the best time to pitch you?
24/7
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.