Coco Dollanganger
Verified
(She/Her)
- Journalist, The Travel
- Journalist, The News Lens International
- Journalist, Freelance
Canada, United States
independent journalist and musician..
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a Current Events Journalist. I interview key people for the articles I cover.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
News traffic have increased because of social media
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Anthony Michael Bourdain
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Open-minded and resilient
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't remember!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Emaki, Slack, Asana, ClickUp, Trello
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Stephen King
Why did you become a journalist?
I want real action!
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?
It was about HIV AIDS story of Wanggo Gallaga in the Philippines
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be prepared and be resilient. Journalism is not for the faint of hearts!
When's the best time to pitch you?
It would be between 2 PM and 4 PM
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It was about closing down Boracay, Philippines to have it rehabilitated
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None yet
What's your favorite drink?
Margarita and Tequila!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Beach
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People think it's exaggerated!
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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