Barbara Barrielle on Muck Rack

Barbara Barrielle

(She/Her)
  • Writer and Producer, Freelance
  • Brand Representative, Fogal of Switzerland
Healdsburg
As seen in: MSN, Flipboard, AARP, Fodor's Travel, Napa Valley Register, Today's Parent, Garden & Gun, Saturday Evening Post Magazine, The East Hampton Star, TravelAwaits and
Covers:  Travel. Wine, Spirits, Entertainment, Luxury travel, exotic travel
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Local newspaper

How is social media changing news?

News is consumed in briefer bits and it is up to us as journalists to make sure we convey information but with more meat than a tweet.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#havingwaymorefunthanme

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

via email and have good subject line. Don't tell me all about a place or wine and then expect me to write about it without the experience.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

Love to write and travel so easy choice!

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

College but not high school. Social and events.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

There is no money in it so have a side hustle or make this your side gig.

When's the best time to pitch you?

anytime by email

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

The New York Times and Vanity Fair
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