Caitlin Kennedy on Muck Rack

Caitlin Kennedy

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Austin
As seen in: Polygon, Paste, Thought Catalog, The Mary Sue, Letterboxd, Nerdist, Daily Dead, Film Inquiry, The Financial Diet, But Why Tho? and
Covers:  Film, Television, Entertainment, Personal Finance, Lifestyle, Gender and Sexuality
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor in Chief of my university's branch of THE BLACK SHEEP.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I've always wanted to.

How is social media changing news?

Countless ways, but if I had to narrow it down I would say that social media has increased the burden on journalists to be "first."

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be a translator for the most important moments in life.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook. Call me old-fashioned, but I love how well the platform showcases such a large variety of content.

Why did you become a journalist?

A love of writing and culture and an obsessive fascination with the human condition.

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

A reflection on class warfare in 2019 cinema for Birth. Movies. Death.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Early evening.

What's your favorite drink?

Black coffee or bourbon on the rocks.

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

Garden & Gun
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