Herb Weiss on Muck Rack

Herb Weiss

  • Deputy Director, Senior Center at City of Pawtucket
  • Author and Journalist, Freelance
Pawtucket
As seen in: Barnes and Noble, Providence Journal, Tallahassee Democrat, GoLocalProv, Warwick Beacon, The Call & Times, RICentral.com, Cranston Herald, RINewsToday.com
Covers:  Aging, Health Care, Medical Issues
Author & Journalist, Tweets and opinions are my own
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Started off with an IBM Selectric 1

How is social media changing news?

24/7 News Cycles

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Stories can either be pitched by phone or email.

What's your favorite social network?

Face Book

Who do you wish followed you?

CEO of AARP, Jo Ann Jenkins

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Covering Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline's introduction of H.Res. 583, Reestablishing the House Select Committee on Aging

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Specialize in a specific issue

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime
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