Brittany VanDerBill
As seen in:
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN Deutschland,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Yahoo Life,
Business Insider,
TIME,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News,
Yahoo News Australia
and
Covers:
Travel, lifestyle, insurance, finance
Strategic communications consultant & writer
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, my grandma had one that she let me use when I was a child.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I have no idea.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Please email me with pitches.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use Microsoft Office as well as Google products.
What's your favorite social network?
I prefer using LinkedIn.
Why did you become a journalist?
With the help of a business mentor, I realized I love writing and have a talent for it.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I was so proud to be published on Travel + Leisure.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep at it!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime, if you're pitching via email. (And please don't call me...I'm an introvert.)
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I got was about a new lip color, and the PR agency sent me several amazing samples.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee or Cabernet Sauvignon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Either traveling or cozy at home with a good book.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.