Jack McClintock
Massachusetts
Covers:
The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything...
Doesn't Cover:
The nattering, whining, complaints, of spoiled, self important, entitled, members of America's cur generation(s). Nothing makes me more violently assaultive than being forced to listen to one of them
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Never had a JOB as a journalist till some folks started calling me one.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, very poorly.
How is social media changing news?
It seems to have undermined the reliability of information. Everyone's entitled to their opinion, and everyone's opinion is just that.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Are there FICTIONAL journalists now?
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I'm not really a journalist, for were I one today I should feel deep shame for the profession.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I'm not sure I ever used one... Hastag, NO HASHTAG!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In person
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
word processor spellcheck and fact checkers.
What's your favorite social network?
My family
Who do you wish followed you?
What? No capiche...
Why did you become a journalist?
To get my opinion in print.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I wrote stories.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
life in prison
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Grasp truth, and hold it close. Opinions are for publicists, facts are for reporters.
When's the best time to pitch you?
AM
What's the best pitch you ever got?
"I'm so happy being married to you..."
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help...
What's your favorite drink?
Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
A bar.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I don't have any favorites.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I have one...
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