Austin Putnam on Muck Rack

Austin Putnam

Verified
(He/Him)
Canada, United Kingdom, United States
As seen in: FlickDirect U.S.
Covers:  Film, Film Industry News, Interviews
Doesn't Cover: Politics, War
Film lover, gamer, and horror fanatic. Critic. Member: @SEFilmCritics. linktr.ee/AustinPPutnam. Contact email: austinputnam9@gmail.com

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Junior Correspondent at FlickDirect inc

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing the news landscape every day. Social Media is usually written at the moment and hardly fact-checked.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I know it's cliche, but Clark Kent.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Always put ethics first, however, also respect your subjet. Remember they are usually human too.

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

Research production notes, occasionally if I have to edit my own, Davinchi Resonate

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

Shane Black

Why did you become a journalist?

After film school, I had no idea what I wanted to do other than be in the film industry. This seemed like a natural fit.

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?

Popcorn Fights 2023

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't Let the Nos bring you down. There will be a Yes sometimes, just keep at it!

What's the best pitch you ever got?

To cover Cinemacon for FlickDirect Inc.

What's your favorite drink?

Coke

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

movie theater, film festival, red carpets

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Deadline

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That we are paid off.

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