Beth Wang
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and
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New York State Court Correspondent at Bloomberg Law. Formerly Inside Health Policy. All views are my own. Contact me at bwang@bloombergindustry.com.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
For my first full-time job, I was an editorial assistant for a roofing industry magazine.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
People are more aware of what's happening all around the world. And there's greater access to all kinds of opinions.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Mikael Blomkvist
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Asking questions, being curious and always willing to learn something new.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to be pitched via email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, the Internet (searching for studies and reputable sources), digital recorder for interviews and my cell phone.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook and Pinterest are tied.
Who do you wish followed you?
Louis CK
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write and share people's stories. I also love to learn and journalism allows me to explore new worlds.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did work for my high school newspaper. I started out as a features reporter and moved into the Opinion editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I enjoyed my pieces at The Chicago Reporter (Extending Organics' Reach and Deployed and Deported).
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read, read, read. Keep up on the news, read beyond just social media posts. Actually absorb and understand the full story.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime if via email.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitches I get are the ones that are tailored to who I am. That make me feel like we're having a conversation.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A pitch via phone. She just read the pitch to me word for word (it was long and boring). When I asked for an email she never sent one.
What's your favorite drink?
Water or Kombucha.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Usually I'm out doing something. I do martial arts (Muay Thai kickboxing and some Kali). Or, I might just be watching my favorite TV show.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Eating Well magazine (for the recipes, of course).
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