David D. Geer on Muck Rack

David D. Geer

Verified
Cleveland, Ohio
Covers:  I cover cybersecurity
Freelance cybersecurity content writer, journalist | Former CSO Magazine writer | 25 Years | Helping companies reach decision-makers with authoritative content.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I've always worked as an independent journalist serving clients and publications. My first clients included Smart Computing and Hostingtech.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Edgar Allan Poe

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I write news stories for online news sites.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

If you have an assignment, project, or lead on a possible project for me, email me at david@davidgeer.com. Thanks!

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

I use Microsoft Word 2016, Google Search Engine, Google Chrome, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and a number of other tools.

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn is my favorite by far.

Why did you become a journalist?

I've written since the age of 14. I could always write well. My mind is always working.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Love it or leave it.

When's the best time to pitch you?

If you are an assigning editor or potential client or you have a lead, reach out anytime by email.

What's your favorite drink?

Powerade Zero!

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Bleeping Computer

Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview? Create a Muck Rack profile.

Get in touch with David

Contact David, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack