Emily Goldfischer on Muck Rack

Emily Goldfischer

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London
Covers:  Hotels, food, travel, hotel management, women's issues, business, hospitality, travel trends, art and culture.
Curious journalist. Obsessed with hotels. Founder of www.hertelier.com @hertelier Writer @LuxuryTAmag #binder

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for Questex in London

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Murphy Brown

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Sharing new places, ideas and trends

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

By email.

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

WordPress, Canva, Google Docs.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm a curious person and love learning about the behind the scenes stories. I also love sharing what I learn.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, I was the "Roving Reporter"

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Start writing, there's room for everyone's voice.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime, by email.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Outside running or in my kitchen cooking

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

The New York Times. I'm a New Yorker and like to keep up!

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