Francesca Regalado on Muck Rack

Francesca Regalado

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As seen in: The New York Times, The New York Times en Español, UOL, 7@7, Estadão, Financial Times, MSN India, MSN UK, Clarín (Argentina), Yahoo Finance, Infobae and
Covers:  Business and finance, Thai economy and politics, climate policy and cryptocurrencies
Breaking news reporter @nytimes. Manileña in Seoul, previously in Bangkok and Tokyo for Nikkei Asia. Tips: francesca.regalado@nytimes.com
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Economics researcher for the Yomiuri Shimbun's DC bureau. I spent my first year after university covering Trump-era trade and fiscal policy.

How is social media changing news?

It provides a platform for journalists to show our work, not just to promote stories but shed light on our reporting practices to the public

Why did you become a journalist?

A passion for international relations, learning languages and talking to strangers inspired my goal to become a foreign correspondent.

When's the best time to pitch you?

After a long holiday when my slate is clean.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Any straightforward offer to interview a company executive who wants to reach my publication's audience.

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

Financial Times and The Economist
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