Eric Rosen
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As seen in:
The Points Guy,
Apple Podcasts,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
UOL,
Bloomberg Businessweek,
Bloomberg News,
Business Insider,
Business Insider Singapore,
Forbes,
Forbes Advisor
and
Eating, drinking and traveling through life. Travel editor and writer, points/miles expert.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Dining editor at LA.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I learned to type on one!
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I don't read too many pitches.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Nothing special - Word, Wordpress, Outlook.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love learning and traveling, and writing is a great way to indulge both passions.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a sports editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
So many great assignments over the years, too many to list.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start by writing about the things you know well - your city, your favorite restaurants, etc.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.