Christine Peake on Muck Rack

Christine Peake

Covers:  local news, charity organizations, celebrity charity events, a list events, celeb profiles
LA Based PR CEO and columnist.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

The Sun Newspaper in the UK, largest selling paper in the country

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes, I miss them..

How is social media changing news?

It is extremely easy to speedily spread an item that may be inaccurate.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Janine Skorsky, House of Cards

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Capture a moment in time, report it in an unbiased manner and share to hopefully give insight.

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

#Givemeasexual which was spell check for #givemeasec

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

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

All things Mac...

Who do you wish followed you?

SNL

Why did you become a journalist?

A love of writing/English Literature

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?

In Search Of The Four Leaf Clover

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Use a dictionary, old school.

When's the best time to pitch you?

7am - 9pm

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