David Johnson
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter for the Staten Island Advance
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Like this
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Howard Beale
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Dog philosopher
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
With charm and wit
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop, cellphone, paper, pen
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Peter Singer
Why did you become a journalist?
To uncover malfeasance and persuade people out of their crazy views
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?
Danelle Morton's story on the Lembi family (San Francisco magazine)
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Turn back
When's the best time to pitch you?
8 pm - midnight
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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