Chris V. Nicholson
San Francisco
As seen in:
Medium,
The New York Times,
Bloomberg Businessweek,
Bloomberg News,
Cambridge University Press & Assessment,
TechCrunch,
Fox Business,
Pacific Standard,
Modern Medicine,
District Administration Magazine
and
Covers:
business, ecommerce, san francisco, startups, crowdfunding, technology, internet of things, maker movement
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
No. I have written for publications including the New York Times, the International Tribune, Businessweek and Pacific Standard Magazine.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I learned to type on a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is the basis of stories going viral, which is what generates the real traffic. It's also a source of a lot of misinformation.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Twitter, Facebook, Hootesuite, Google News, Google Alerts.
Who do you wish followed you?
President Obama and Michael Lewis.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I like to write and talk to people.
When's the best time to pitch you?
There is no special time. Email's best.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.