Christopher Cason on Muck Rack

Christopher Cason

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(He/Him)
Chicago
Covers:  Sports, health, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle
Doesn't Cover: Politics
Writer. @Inc @muscle_fitness …. Open for business

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Most Valuable Sports Network, writing news and stories on the Chicago Bulls.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Once, a very long time ago.

How is social media changing news?

Everything is more instant and up to date. It's changing the facts being altogether also.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being unapologetic, unbiased and true to who you are as a person.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer to be pitched on stories by being provided with the essential information of the story.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram.

Who do you wish followed you?

Don't really pay much attention to who does.

Why did you become a journalist?

To craft stories.

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

No. Didn't like the topics I was given to cover.

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

Good question. I never have had time to sit and look back. It's always on to the next one.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Find your voice.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime

What's your favorite drink?

H20

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

Biographies.

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