Francis Parco on Muck Rack

Francis Parco

Verified
United States
As seen in: PSX Extreme, Smash Jump
Covers:  Video games: PlayStation, PC gaming Occasional TV/Movie industry news
Doesn't Cover: Specific consumer tech news (Windows, iOS, Android, etc) Politics in general
Aspiring Gaming & Movie/TV Journalist | Video Producer | @PSXExtreme and @SmashJumpDotCom

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I'm still a volunteer/contributing writer, but it was at a now defunct Esports news site.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, I have never used a real, old-fashion typewriter. Though, I wonder if I'd still type fast on a typewriter as I do on a modern keyboard.

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

Other than WordPress to type and publish my articles, I use a mix of Photoshop for cover images and Davinci Resolve for editing videos

What's your favorite social network?

I go back and forth between YouTube, Twitter/X, and Instagram/Threads as my main social networks

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

No, I never worked for a school news paper of any kind.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

If/when starting out from scratch, being a volunteer/contributing writer for an independent news publication is a great place to start.

When's the best time to pitch you?

I am generally available at any given time. In other words, no particular time is better to reach to me.

What's your favorite drink?

Coca-Cola. Even within Coke, I primarily drink Sprite most of the time

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

Unless working a day job counts, I'm otherwise hanging out with friends and family members.

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