Craig Maddox
Atlanta
As seen in:
Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja
Covers:
business, automobiles, men's style, music, men's grooming, men's fashion, technology
The Society of New American Gentlemen
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Contributor at Daniel Woodfield
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media has changed the way people view life! It has opened doors for people to become things that they may never have become.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Murphy Brown
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Your chance to speak your mind through writing
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
As long as it relates to my readers i'm happy to hear any pitch.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Macbook Pro
What's your favorite social network?
I'm a big fan of Tumblr, but I think Instagram is the best way to connect with people
Who do you wish followed you?
Everyone
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I wanted to reach people all over the world
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
We have landed a exclusive with Roll-Royce in March 2014, I am super excited about it!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Life is a grind, journalism is a grind. Apply discipline to life and you'll succeed, same with journalism
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early AM between 6 and 9
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