Christopher Dawson
Atlanta
As seen in:
CNN,
CNN Business,
CNN en Español,
CNN Travel,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
Yahoo Life,
Arthritis & Rheumatology,
Yahoo News Malaysia,
Aol
and
Covers:
cnn special projects, impact your world, charities, philanthropy, inspirational stories, natural disasters, heroes, volunteering
Teller of tales to empower and inspire. RT ≠ endorsement. Views ≠ employer.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a Media Coordinator at CNN, working in the Media Operations Department.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, A smith Corona
How is social media changing news?
Attention Spans have shortened news stories to a headline.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To inform, honestly.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#evilbert - there were Osama Bin Laden posters printed that had evil Bert on them.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email - with a log line and a few buillet points. @ Christopher.dawson@cnn.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use I-News, Outlook, Mediasource, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CMS, and MIRA to start....
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Those who have lost hope or beleif they have power over themselves and the world. I want to inspire them.
Why did you become a journalist?
I am a storyteller at heart, and after 9/11 I was inspired by the real stories people were living.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not work for my School Newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am most proud of working on and helping to build the Impact Your World Initiative at CNN.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Tell the full story, and empower our audience with the ability to make the next chapter happen.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mondaythrough Firday, 9-5
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