Grace Del Vecchio
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Associate Editor for 14 East Magazine.
How is social media changing news?
It makes it quicker, more accessible and more mainstream.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Social media DM's (mine are always open), text and email.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter and Instagram are definite favorites.
Who do you wish followed you?
More local reporters!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes! I was the Sports Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My piece, "Why My Mom Carries Cash" for 14 East Magazine.
When's the best time to pitch you?
10:00am-6:00pm
What's the best pitch you ever got?
There isn't just one but some of the best have been from social media.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Probably at a community meeting, playing with my dogs or on a run/playing soccer.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Block Club Chicago, Billy Penn, Politico and VICE are some of my favorites.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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