Brian Conway on Muck Rack

Brian Conway

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Pittsburgh
As seen in: Pittsburgh Manifold, The New York Times, Color Research & Application, Financial Times, Financial Times HTSI, Issuu, Wiley Online Library, PLOS ONE, Chicago Tribune, MDPI, Taylor & Francis Online and
Covers:  Investigative, environmental, cultural, tech and breaking news reportage.
Journalist. Publisher, @pghmanifold. Bylines: @nytimes @vice @niemanlab
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What was your first job as a journalist?

In 2004, I was the first ever intern at Al-Arabiya's DC Bureau.

Who do you wish followed you?

@jeremyscahill 🥰

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My early reporting on Pittsburgh's lead in water crisis prompted the city's water authority to revise their safety guidelines.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

lol good luck.

When's the best time to pitch you?

24/7

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Entertainment marketing exec/deep sea diver/vegan chef preps deep-sea vegan pop-up restaurant event in Nashville.

What's your favorite drink?

Rye whiskey, Western PA's native spirit.

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

The Intercept
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