Dave Isaac
Philadelphia
Managing Editor @Gregory_Agency | Recovering sportswriter who’s still trying to capture the spirit of the thing
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Online editor of The Temple News
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have. I'm nostalgic for the relic, but thankful that it's easier to cover up a mistake on a laptop.
How is social media changing news?
It's prioritizing quickness over accuracy, which makes the industry worse.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will McAvoy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means digging to find the truth, not simply presenting two sides of an argument.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Ten years of experience, Microsoft Office, Audacity, PDF search functions
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
You'll need luck to break in, but it's work ethic that will set you apart.
What's your favorite drink?
A cold beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out in the yard, playing with my dog.
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