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Hamish McKenzie on Muck Rack

Hamish McKenzie

  • Co-Founder, Substack and Freelance Journalist, Freelance
San Francisco
Covers:  china, publishing and innovation, digital publishing, digital magazines, online journalism, media, politics, venture capital, startups, tech, social media, online publishing, internet culture
Doesn't Cover: marketing, gadgets, gift guides
Co-founder of @Substack. Writer.

Interview

How is social media changing news?

It's breaking down barriers and accelerating life cycles.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Journalists tell stories that help us learn about ourselves.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

One-paragraph emails.

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

MacBook, iPhone, iPad, notebook, pens, Skype, Google Docs, Wordpress, Twitter, LinkedIn

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Never think you know it all.

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