Chris Bowling on Muck Rack

Chris Bowling

Lincoln
As seen in: The Flatwater Free Press, USA Today, Yahoo News, Associated Press, Flipboard, The Minnesota Star Tribune, ProPublica, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tampa Bay Times, Washington Times, Grist and
Reporting on Omaha with @flatwaterfreep. Email me at cbowling(at)flatwaterfreepress.org
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

My high school news magazine

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means telling stories that are soulful, challenging and informative.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Riff Raff

Why did you become a journalist?

I like telling stories and presenting challenging narratives to people.

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

I was editor-in-chief as well as the entertainment editor and a staff reporter.

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

The death penalty feature for the Norfolk Daily News

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Playing the guitar, reading or backpacking.

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

The Atlantic
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