Ben Coleman
(He/Him)
Portland
As seen in:
MSN,
Yahoo Life,
Eater Portland,
SitePoint,
Letterboxd,
The Stranger,
Portland Mercury,
UXmatters,
Portland Monthly (Oregon),
Church Production
and
Covers:
Film, comics, food, video games, obsolete technology
Co-wrote The Long Con from @OniPress. Have written for @portlandmercury, @StarTrek, @PoMoMagazine, @thedoubleclicks, & @livewireradio (he/him)
Interview
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist communicates what they see, what they understand, and as much context as the word count allows.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs for writing, google meet for online interviews, google recorder for audio and transcription.
Why did you become a journalist?
As I suspect was the case for many folks during the Great Recession, I was short of rent and a friend of mine offered me a freelance gig.
What's your favorite drink?
Buffalo trace with soda back
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Seattle Stranger and OBP News
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