Carleton English on Muck Rack

Carleton English

  • Senior Vice President, Prosek Partners
London
Covers:  economic news, wall street, business and finance, social media, international relations, personal finance
Wall Street Watcher. Past: @barronsonline @nypost @thestreet & @cnbc. Philly-bred. Dabbler.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

TheStreet

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. When typing stories and news as a child. I think I even used an Underwood!

How is social media changing news?

Social media gives a platform to people outside the established networks -- for better or worse! Though I think overall it's for the best.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Murphy Brown

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To never stop asking questions.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Coffee.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter. I've met so many new friends and colleagues through it!

Who do you wish followed you?

Prince

Why did you become a journalist?

To satisfy my insatiable curiosity.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

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

I've done a series where I break down finance news and terms. It's been great to read response from readers who hid from biz news.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Always be learning.

When's the best time to pitch you?

All day!

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