Chyenne Tatum on Muck Rack

Chyenne Tatum

(She/Her)
Chicago
Covers:  Pop culture, Korean entertainment industry, Marvel
freelance | writer for @KPOPWORLD & @envimediaco words: @recordingacad, @teenvogue, @clashmagazine & more | chyennemixer@gmail.com 📩🎧

Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It's a chance to let someone know that they are seen and heard - their stories, experiences, and opinions matter.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

E-mail, please!

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

Google Doc and Wordpress

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter and Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

Either Chris Evans or Zendaya

Why did you become a journalist?

I always have so much to say about music & pop culture, so journalism is my way of letting out all of my inner-most thoughts on these topics

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

Nope, but I did work on my college newspaper for a semester and covered the arts section!

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

I have several, but my personal favorites are my interview with BM of KARD and my review of Sarah Barrios and Eric Nam's "Have We Met Before"

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Even if you just have one or two articles written on a blog or school website, you're already good enough.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime - I'm always checking my emails :)

What's your favorite drink?

Boba!

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

Teen Vogue

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Churning out words is easy... trust me, it's not lol.

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