Courtney Craig
Phoenix
Covers:
web culture, video, news, world news, any story that involves compelling video. viral video., breaking news
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an Associate Producer at ABC15 in Phoenix, AZ.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but I honestly cannot remember where, when, or why.
How is social media changing news?
News outlets (including RightThisMinute) are beginning to rely on social media to help their news spread.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will McAvoy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be credible and share stories.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Don't remember.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email... and it must include video.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Drupal, Google Drive, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Final Cut Pro, Keynote, MailChimp, Pop-Up Domination
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, by far.
Who do you wish followed you?
The editors at Huffington Post and BuzzFeed
Why did you become a journalist?
To tell stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but I worked for the high school yearbook.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Honestly, stories I worked on in college.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
An interesting story and a passion to tell it is all you need to succeed.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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