Connor Hughes
Verified
As seen in:
SportsNet New York (SNY),
Medium,
The Athletic,
Forbes,
Nature,
USA Today,
Wiley Online Library,
Flipboard,
Yahoo Sports,
NJ.com,
Science Magazine
and
Covers:
new york giants, high school sports, softball, njsiaa, basketball, football, swimming, baseball, track and field
NFL reporter for @SNYtv covering Jets & Giants. Basically, I watch football, then write & talk about it || Cancel ‘iron sharpens iron’ || Big fan of my dog
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist was writing for Z889sports.com.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have used one in the past.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#WhileWaitingForJake, in regards to Rams fans waiting for Jake Long to sign, #BeforeRoseReturned was a good one too, and #LebronsHeadband.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I don't have a preference, I believe there is a story anywhere..just let me know of a topic and I'll find it.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wireless hotspot, Ankeer portable charger, Macbook pro, Adobe Audition, G Selector, Microsoft Word, TLC.
Who do you wish followed you?
My favorite journalist and who I would love a follow from would be Mike Garafolo, formerly of the USA Today and The Star Ledger
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because it was the perfect combination of my two loves: tell a story and sports.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I recently worked on a story about a swimming club that lost a 7 year-old swimmer to a rare disease and have dedicated the season to him.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never give up, keep fighting, and always find the story within the story.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.