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Chris McPherson on Muck Rack

Chris McPherson

Verified
(He/Him)
Hollywood, United Kingdom
Covers:  Film, television, theme parks, box office.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Local paper writing obituaries.

How is social media changing news?

It's distorting it, which is why writing it properly is so important.

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

Emaki, Asana.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter.

Why did you become a journalist?

Because I love being at the forefront of news.

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

I interviewed the stars and producers of 'Bosch: Legacy' and wrote lengthy pieces on them.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Grind.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Cover 'Star Wars' Celebration.

What's your favorite drink?

Coke.

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

Empire.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That you actually get time off.

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