Grace Johnson on Muck Rack

Grace Johnson

San Francisco
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. An office I worked in as an undergrad was super old school.

How is social media changing news?

Mobile-first. Mobile-first. Mobile-first. Can't say it enough.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

As a Chicago sports fan, it would have to be: #BlameJayCutler

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Twitter

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm the original busybody. Don't ever try to tell me that something is not my business. Journalism made sense.

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

Yes, I was editor-in-chief.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Work hard and stay focused. It's a simple formula that has worked so far for me.
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